Swarnprashan in Ayurveda

           Swarnprashan In Ayurveda

Dr Gagandeep Sharma

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya

Opposite Milan Palace,Nabha,

Distt Patiala,Punjab147201

Contact at:09465343479,  09501633991

 drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

What is Swarnprashan ……

Swarnprashan is an ayurvedic immunization procedure of giving gold calx processed with organic honey and  herbal brain tonics namely (Bacopa monneiri, Acorus calamus, Glycyrrhzzia glabra, Convolvulus pluricaulis)   to inhance the immunity, proper body development, digestive fire, memory, intelligence, growth and  strength in the child naturally without leaving any harmful side effects.

It was mentioned by Acharaya kashyap,first pediatrician in the history of human civilisation, about 4000 years ago in his classical text Kashyap samhita .It is also named as Swarn Bindu prashan, swarn amruta prashan.

·        Being an Ayurvedic physician, I use to prepare swarnprashan in my regular practise and has found remarkable results in children.

Why Swarn prashan is needed……

·        Swarnprashan  inhances immunity and thus it  protects the child from several kind of allergic diseases like Asthma, urticaria  and even protects from recurrent Viral and bacterial infections like pharangitis, tonsillitis, common cold etc.

·        Swarnprashan is also helpful in brain development, even to the “Special Children” with Autism, Attention Deficit, Hyper Active kids, Learning difficulties.

·        It also help in child having delayed milestones.

·         Swarnprashan also tones up the skin colour and texture too.

As per kashyap ,ancient Ayurvedic pediatrician,

 Suvarnaprashana hi etath medhagnibalavardhanamm |
Aayushyam mangalam punyam vrushyam grahapaham ||
Maasat paramamedhave vyaadhirbhirnn cha dhrushyate |
Shadbhirmaasai shrutdhar Suvarnaprashanad bhaveth

Administrating Swarnaprashan  helps in

 1.Medha Vardhanam,which means improves intelligence.

2.Agni Vardhanam which means improves digestive strength.

3.Bala vardhanam which means improves immunity and strength.

4.Ayushyam which means increases life expectancy.

5.Punyam and Manglam which means  auspicious

 6.Vrushyam i.e aphrodiasic .

Kashyap samhita also mentions that by administrating swarnprashan upto 6months,the child becomes “Shrut Dhar”,which means he can remember the things what he hears i.e extra grasping power . No doubt, Swarnprashan inhances the memory and intellectual power.

·        It has been proved that Swarna possess anti oxidant,immune modulator, anti cancerous, anti bacterial, anti rheumatoid properties. Our Ancient Acharyas has tried to explain the significance of swarn.

“ Na Sajjate Hemapange padmapatre ambuvat visham”

 which means that a person who uses swarna, even poison cannot do any harm to him,similar to water drop cannot stay on the leaf of a lotus.

When Swarnprashan to be done….

Best time for Swarnprashan is morning or can be given empty stomach to  the child.

Why Swarnprashan  on Pushya Nakshatara……

 Pushya is one among the 27 nakshatras. It is also known as Indrapurohita, Pusya, Pushka, Pushkarya, Pushkararaja, Pushyami, Poosam (Tamil), Pooyyam, Paushakya, Tishya, Taisa and Vutkrta. Pushya is considered as most auspicious among other stars, they call it “The Star of Nourishment” the word itself translates to “Nourisher” or “thrive”, etc. It means it provided nourishment like  a mother who take care of their kids.

 Swarna Prashana is one of the  sixteen samskaras mentioned in ancient texts for paediatrics. Ideally Swarna Prashana should be started from Pushya Nakshatra day and then thereafter can be given daily early in the morning, but if not possible to give daily at least it should be given on consecutive Pushya Nakshatra days which tends to come after every 27 days.

As in kashyap samhita ,pushya nakashatra is not mentioned as such ,  but no doubt it is a very auspicious day .This day is mentioned in Ayurveda for collection of herbs too. But administrating swarnprashan only on pushya nakashtra i.e  after 27 days makes the dose diluted and results are not found significant.

What Research says about Swarnprashan…

 A study by SDM college of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan Karnataka, 30 children between the age group of 3-8 participated in the pilot clinical study. They were administered 1 ml swarnaprashana once daily for thirty days before food on empty stomach.

Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections like cough, sleep disturbance, ronchi, tonsillitis, dyspnoea and pharyngitis were scored arbitrarily and noted before and after treatment.

•  The infections reduced by 50-66%
• Sleep disturbance improved by 69.22%

Conclusion ……

Swarnprashan is a ray of hope for those parents who are exhausted by giving  antibiotics to their children.

In the world of medicines with harmful side effects, genetically modified food, chemically treated drinks, busy lifestyle, electronic distractions and unpredictable environment, It is a big challenge for parents to build a stronger & intelligent kids.

Swarnaprashan is the best way to boost up the immunity, digestive fire,strength, proper body development and  intellectual ability of the child.

For details contact……

                                                                     

  Dr Gagandeep Sharma

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya

Opposite Milan Palace, Nabha

 Distt. Patiala Punjab-147201

 Contact at 09465343479 ,09501633991                                                   

 drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com