Role of SwarnaPrashan to Boost Immunity in Children
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Swarna Prashan Sanskar mentioned under shodash sanskar is an ancient ritual. SwarnaPrashana means to administer Swarna (gold) in liquid form along with honey, ghee and some herbal medicines. It improves the intellectual power and enhances the non-specific immunity of the body. Materials and Methods-Many databases including research articles from Pub med, JAIM, research gate, ayurvedic text books were considered with the key words like ‘Swarna Prashan Sanskar’, ‘Sanskar’, ‘Immunity’, ‘Immunization’. Results-In Swarna Prashan we use Swarna bhasma which is in form of nano particle which is easily absorb by small intestine and would reach the target site of action through blood. Several studies show Swarna bhasma showed no toxicity as judged by SGOT, SGPT, Serum creatinine and Serum urea level and histological studies. Gold ash is also effective in motor neuron disease in small doses. Gold is a good immunostimulant and also stimulate phagocytic index of macrophages. Swarna bhasma also prevents free radical injury to tissues and have nootropic, antiacetylcholinesterase, analgesic and antistress activity. Honey has an inhibitory effect to many bacteria and also develops resistance against allergens remaining unaffected by them. Ghee has Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acid that is good for neurological and brain development. ConclusionAccording to Ayurvedic literature it would possess properties like madhura, rejuvenate, immunity booster, improves complexion and growth of the body, accelerate growth of the brain and improves memory, also increase digestion power of the body
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Divya . , Deepshikha . , Utkarsh Gupta, G. P. Garg
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