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Swarna prashana - #919
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Explain it how to use it and benefits about swarna prashana or ayukanti My son frequently having cough and cold Has 10 kgs weight.age 2 years 2 months
Age: 33
Chronic illnesses: No
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Swarna Prashana and Ayukanti are related but distinct Ayurvedic preparations, both aimed at enhancing immunity and promoting overall health, especially in children. Swarna Prashana is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves administering purified gold in combination with herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, and Honey. It is traditionally given to boost immunity, enhance cognitive functions, improve digestion, and support overall development in children. This practice is typically administered on the day of Pushya Nakshatra (an auspicious day in Vedic astrology) each month for maximum benefits, though it can also be given daily in smaller doses as recommended by an Ayurvedic practitioner. Ayukanti is a similar herbal formulation and may also include gold as a component, but its exact composition and benefits may vary slightly based on the specific formula used by different Ayurvedic providers. Both are intended to strengthen the immune system, support healthy growth, enhance memory, and promote resistance to infections.
Yes, Swarna Prashana can generally be given alongside allopathic medicines, as it is a natural preparation that doesn’t typically interfere with other treatments. However, I recommend consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner to ensure that specific combinations are safe, as they may advise adjusting the dosage or timing based on the child's unique health needs.
Side effects are rare when given in the proper dosage, but occasionally some children may experience mild digestive upset or changes in appetite initially. Always use high-quality, pure preparations from reputable sources to avoid contaminants or impurities. Ayurvedic preparations like these can be valuable in providing holistic health support, but they should be used with mindful guidance to achieve the best results.
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So Swarna Prashana, yeah, it's kinda this ancient Ayurvedic practice where they give kids a mix of pure gold (Swarna) with honey and maybe some ghee, depending. It's been around forever, you know, for boosting the immune system and helping kids grow all healthy and stuff.
If your little guy is having those coughs and sniffles often, Swarna Prashana might just help his immune system beef up. They say it also helps with memory and digestion, pretty neat, huh? It's usually given to kids from birth to 16 years, so he's well within the age for it.
Now about how to use it. Typically, this is given on the Pushya Nakshatra day each month - this is a special astrological calcualtion (I can never spell that right!) day, but more practically, some practitioners suggest daily or just once a week, depending on what you're comfortable with and what the vaidya (that's an Ayurvedic doc) suggests. The amount? Usually a tiny bit, like, less than a pinch, mixed in some honey or ghee if he doesn’t like one, try the other. You could start with once a week and see how he does with it.
Benefits? Apart from helping with frequent colds, it's said to improve his appetite, boost those mental skills, maybe even give a little clarity and keep diseases at bay.
But, and this is super important, always get it from a reliable source. Like, a reputed Ayurvedic pharmacy or go through a trustworthy practitioner. The gold needs to be purified, and consuming anything not legit could be, well, risky. Also, it's always a good idea to run this by your pediatrician, just so everyones in the loop.
But yeah, hope it helps; just keep it simple, don't overdo it, and watch your little one thrive!
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