Role of Lehan: Assessment of efficacy of Preenan Modak as Lehan in Infants with malnutrition.

Abstract

Kaumarbhritya , one of the special branches amongst eight branches of Ayurveda focuses on all aspects of nursing and healthy upbringing of child right from birth to an adult by holistic approach for a better progeny and society. Protein energy malnutrition is an enduring problem  in India due to ignorance of mother and poverty. In today’s competitive world, poor weaning in infancy results in malnutrition and impaired cognitive and social  development  which results in poor performance in school and reduced productivity in later life. In present study  effect of Preenan Modak; along with homemade food given in study group and only homemade food in control group is assessed on weight, height, head circumference, and chest circumference in 60 patients from OPD of Kaumarbhritya deptt. of M.S. Ayurved college & Hospital , Kudwa, Gondia, Maharashtra. Both Preenan Modak and Homemade food is given in dose of 10 gm twice daily for 90 days to 8 to 12 months old children. Preenan Modak showed a significant effect on Growth & Development of Infant. A significant reduction in number of attacks of infection and improvement in peaceful sleep has been observed. Hence Preenan Modak is an effective weaning food that is Lehan !

KEYWORDS: Preenan Modak, Growth & Development, Weaning food, Lehan.