Swarna Prashana is one of sixteen samskaras mentioned in ancient texts for pediatrics.
The word “Swarnaprashana” is a combination of two words – “Swarna” and “Prashana”. The term Swarna is a common word and refers to the noble metal Gold. Prashana refers to the act of eating / consuming / ingesting.
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.
ORIGIN OF SWARNA PRASHANA:
Origin can be traced back to vedic ages. References about swarna prashana can be found in ghrya sutras and manusmriti. Direct reference about swarna prashana is available in Kashayapa Samhita or Vridha Jeevaka Tantra written before 600 B.C.
BENEFITS :
Benefits of Swarna is elaborated in “Kashyapa Samhita”.
“Swarnaprashanam Hyetanmedagni Balavardhanam Ayushyam Mangalam Punyam Vrushyam Varnyam Grahapaham“- Ka. Su. 18/ 4-5
It means the following benefits can be achieved:
- Medha (intellect)
- Agni (digestive and metabolic power)
- Bala (strength)
- Aayush (gives long life)
- Mangalam (is auspicious)
- Punyam (virtuous)
- Vrushyam (aphrodisiac)
- Varnya (increases complexion)
- Grahapaham(eliminates the evil effects of planets)
AGE :
Swarna prashana can be given from birth till 16 yrs of age.
TIME :
On empty stomach, preferably early morning. Avoid it during fever and cold.
DAY :
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 how a mother take care of their kids.
Cow’s udder is one of the symbol for Pushya and if you look closer at the sky its arrangement looks similar to Cow’s udder. Being a true nourisher it nourishes us by milk, urine for medicinal purpose and cow dung for its bio-gas, natural and most powerful manure for plants. Even when a cow dies its helps others by its flush, skin, etc. It has a significant role not only in ancient Indian culture but in Ayurvedic or siddha medical science too . In general, it is the day best for following activities.
- To take medicines
- Learn from guru (advice)
- To prepare herbs
- To meet spiritual person and learn
- To learn about ritual & veda /agamas
- To plant tree
As per Ayurveda administrating drugs on this day seem very effective in terms of action. Since, Swarna Prashana’s main ingredient is gold it is an auspicious day to buy gold / to prepare/administer the preparations of gold.
DURATION :
We can either follow daily for one month (30 days), which can be extended to 6 months (180 days) Or, we follow monthly once on pushya nakshatra till age 16. 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.
DOSE:
- Birth to 1 year – 2 drops
- 1 to 16 years- 4 drops
DIET :
Food – Preferably on empty stomach, to enhance better absorption. The child can be fed after 15 minutes. It’s better to avoid junk food that day.
SIDE EFFECTS :
No known side effects noted so far. Swarna Prashana is made from herbs & minerals after proper processing according to classical ayurvedic methods which is natural.
RESEARCH AND STUDIES :
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 Suvarna Prasashana 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%
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