“SWARNA PRASHANA” – The Golden Drops.

 

• What is Swarna Prashana ?

= Swarna + Prashana

Swarna – Gold Particle / Ash of Gold / Gold Nano particle.

Prashana – Made to lick / Act of consuming.

• Concept of Swarna Prashana :

Concept of Swarna Prashana is explained in Ancient Ayurvedic Texts, At the times when the superior metels like gold and silver are used in treatment aspect ( i.e to achieve Deha siddhi). Swarna Prashana method is explained in Ayurvedic texts mainly in – Kashyapa Samhita ( Ancient text of Ayurveda Pediatrics ), Shusruta Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha etc..The aim of Swarna Prashana is Same but there is slight difference of opinion in method of preparation and installation of the same to the child.

Basically Swarna Prashana is a part of Jatakama Samskara (Rituals done immediately after birth) Acc. To Hindu parampara. During this, Swarna Bhasma(~Classically prepared Ash of gold is made compatible to body ) is made to lick mainly along with Honey and Ghee ( other extracts of herbs possessing rejuvenation, immune modulator effects are added accordingly).

Benefits of Swarna Prashana Samskara – Child develops Non Specific Natural Immunity against many diseases, Improves memory, concentration, overall growth and development.

• Age Group – From Birth to 16 years of Age – Dosage of Swarna prashana differs Accordingly.

• Indications – Normal children, Mainly Children of Vata, Pitta Prakriti.

• Contra Indications – Kapha Prakriti Childrens – Suffering from – Kapahja vyadhi’s, Indigestion, Fever, Diarrhoea, Dysentry etc.

• Frequency – Generally Swarna Prashana is done once on every Pushya Nakshatra Day of every month as per Indian calendar.

Swarna Prashana done on every month continuously from birth to minimum of 5 year of age is beneficial. In children who suffer from repeated infections, children who become sick on and off, in case of immune deficiency state can continue up to the age of 16years or as Ayurvedic Doctor Advise.

• Why on Pushya Nakshatra Day..?

 Acc to  Hindu culture, Ayurvedic text reference and belief that, Pushya Nakshatra day is holey day- Swarna prashana done on that particular day will bring enhanced effect of the procedure and more beneficial to the child.

• Note: Consult Authentic Ayurvedic Hospitals or Clinics for Swarna Prashana, where Ayurvedic Pediatrician or Ayurvedic doctor are available. Before administering Swarna Prashana Drops to every child, need brief medical examination about general health condition and assessment of Growth and Development by Ayurvedic Doctor.