ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Meena RK, Singhal HK* and Vyas PP
The word 'Suvarnaprashan', a logical offshoot of Ayurveda, is made with combination of two words 'Suvarna' and 'Prashan'. The term Suvarna is a common word which refers to the Gold noble metal. Prashan refers to Pra+Ashan which means specially the act of eating or drinking or in taking. Suvarnaprashan has been practiced since a long back to make Vyadhikshamatva i.e. Immunity stronger to prevent infectious diseases as well as maintenance of good physical and mental growth and development of a child. According to WHO, Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. In the wider context, health is a state of total absence of illnesses, diseases, syndromes, infections, abnormal behavior, accidents etc. Vyadhikshamatva i.e. immunity or resistance is the power that protects the body from diseases. It depends on Ojas, Bala, Prakrita Kapha and Balavardhaka Bhava. There has been a significant deterioration in the quality of human health status from generation to generation resulting in decline of immunity. Samskara, Lehana and Rasayana medicines, Suvarnaprashan etc. are recommended in Ayurveda for children for the promotion of health and longevity of life span. According to ancient Ayurved Acharyas like Acharya Kashyap, Sushrut and Vagbhat, Suvarnaprashan strengthens immunity and simultaneously improves digestive functions, intellectual capabilities, activeness and vital power of the body, hence keeps a child healthy. Suvarnaprashan contributes in proper achievement of milestones significantly during growth and development process also.
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