Correspondence Address:
Dr.Minakshi S.Patil Asst.Professor, Dept.of Rachana Sharir, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Nagpur.
Date of Acceptance: 2022-10-26
Date of Publication:2022-11-27
Article-ID:AYU_51_11_22 https://ayuscript.com
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Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Patil M.S. Swarnaprashan : An ancient method of immunization for children.
Introduction : Ayurveda is called as life science which describes dincharya raatricharya, ritucharya and 16 sanskar which are the basis of life . Swarnaprashan is One of the 16 fundamental Samskara portrayed in Ayurveda . In Kashyapa Samhita, helping memory, insight and invulnerability in infants is described. It is explained under Jatakarma in Charak samhita. Presently Swarna prashana prominently known as an "Ayurvedic method of Vaccination" advanced by numerous Ayurvedic proficient and by legislature of few states. Swarna prashan is additionally called as Swarna Amrita Prashana, Swarna Bindu Prashana. Material & Method :The data collected from different articles, Textbooks, Manuscripts, Authentic websites. Result & Discussion :Swarnaprashan is a very effective ancient method for immunity enhancement. Among the advantages its impacts on Medha (IQ), Agni (absorption and digestion) and Bala (actual strength and resistance) of a baby is noteworthy when compared with modern vaccination which is specific for certain diseases. Conclusion : Immunity power caused by Swarnaprashan provides physical, mental and intellectual growth and prevention of all diseases. Thus, Swarnaprashan can be used to creates competent and healthy children, healthy society and a healthy world at large.
KEYWORDS: Swarnaprashan, sanskar, Jatakarma, Bala, kasa.