A Literary Study on Lehanaadhyayaas an Ayurvedic Perspective
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Pediatric age group is the foundation of adulthood. Proper care of children in this phase results in excellent growth and wellbeing of offspring which in turn is reflected as healthy adulthood. As per Kashyapa’s Ayurvedic Perspectives “Lehanaa” refers to electuaries recommended as supplements to pediatric community. It means formulations prescribed for licking. In this article, Chapter 18 of Kashyap Samhita titled “Lehanaadhyaya”, has been reviewed to understand the importance of Lehanaa along with its inclusion and exclusion criteria. It also deals with various herbal formulations to boost up intellect and immunity of a child and promote optimum growth and development as well. This ensured Ayurvedic Pediatricians to provide prophylactic as well as therapeutic care to growing children. The main intention behind advising Lehana is unperturbed growth and development of a child.The malnutrition in children is one of the major problems in India. The aspects in “Lehanaadhyaya” are helpful for the development of health of children as well as preventive management.
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Yogita Shrivas, Sushil Vilas Chawre, Manish Bhoyar
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