SWARNA PRASHANA SANSKAR - OBSERVATIONAL STUDY IN PEDIATRICS AGE GROUP 0-16 YEARS

Swarna prashana is a metallic medicinal preparation widely used in the Ayurvedic pediatrics practices. Swarna prashana explained under the Kashyapa Samhita. Kashyapa Samhita is one of the most ancient classics of Ayurvedic pediatrics. The main ingredients of Swarna prashanasanskarare Swarna (gold), madhu (honey), and other medhyadravyas like shankhpushpi,vacha, etc. Swarna prashana in children can be mainly implicated in two contexts of ayurveda Lehana (supplementary feeds) and Jatakarmasanskar (newborn care). The age and method of administration, benefits and dosage as per various classical textbooks of ayurveda are discussed here. This case study proposes that the benefits of Swarna prashansanskar in various domain like physical strength, metabolism, immunity, enhancement of intelligence, digestion, complexion and fertility. Ayurveda recommends Swarna prashana should be in purified and processed form of gold for internal administration. Durations for Swarna prashanasanskar depending upon the desired effect in children. A observational case study of 30 children on swarnaprashana for 6 months done. The dose of Swarna prashanavary according to the age of children.