Swarnabindu Prashna

Gold (Suvarna- that of good color, or Swarna) is considered as a noble metal not only for its ornamental properties but also for its medicinal benefits when consumed regularly in minute doses.

Evidently Ayurveda prescribes strict, methodic and significant ways of preparing gold for ingestion. This method of administering gold is called Swarna Prashana. The health benefits of Swarna Prashana has found its references in the ancient classic Ayurvedic text “Kashyapa Samhita.” According to Ayurvedic texts Swarna Prashana is known to have the following benefits.

• It is a natural immune booster and heavy to digest.

• It has scraping (karshan) effect.

• It aids mental and physical development, memory, and speech.

• It is known to have excellent benefits in the treatment of Malabsorption syndrome, Dyspepsia, Hiccup, Anaemia, Dyspnoea, Asthma, Fever, Tissue wasting,Tuberculosis, Impaired intelligence, Epilepsy, Rupture / weakness of ligaments, Heart disease, Disease due to Vata dosha, Syphilis, Poison, Loss of memory, Mania, Psychosis, Hoarseness of voice, Diseases of skin, Tuberculosis, Senility/Progeriasis.

• Enhances the colour and texture of the skin.

• Its efficacy in skin ailments and syphilis is exceptional.

• Owing to its properties in brain rejuvenation and excellent support to the central nervous system, it is known to give excellent results in the treatment

• of conditions like hemiplegia and complete paralysis.

• It is known to give excellent benefits in balancing the Tridoshas. This is considered extremely beneficial for all children during all seasons.

Administration of Swarna Bhasma has to has to be done under strict medical supervision only.

Adjuvant (medium for administration):

Medicated ghee.

Pathya (diet):

Light pathya (diet) rules are to be followed.

Importance of medicated ghee

Ghee has unique property of acquiring the properties of herbs which are added to it. At B V Pundit's Traditional & herbal Healthcare the use of Ashtamangala Gritha is found to be very beneficial for Swarna Prashana.

Ashtamangala Ghrita

Scriptural Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali - Bala Roga

Ashtamangala Gritha enhances the properties of Swarna Bhasma. It is known to have the following effects:

• Improves & Sharpens Intellect, memory, Concentration and Grasping

• Improves IQ level of children

• Helps in channelizing energy, Reduces Hyperactivity, Improves Attention

• Stimulates and Improves Immunity significantly, improves behavior.

• Enhances Growth and Development in Infants in terms of significant gain in weight, head circumference, mid arm circumference, chest circumference and crown to heel length as well as achieving early mile stones development

• Due to its healing and rejuvenating properties, the combination of the

• Ashtamangala Gritha in combination with Swarna bhasma, it is known to be used by Ayurvedic practitioners for prolonged treatment in conditions such as low birth weight and immunity levels, poor concentration and focus in children, for healthy mental growth and attention deficit disorder. Although there hasn't been significant research in this direction, the results are known to be excellent.

The Swarna Prashana has been religiously followed on the Pushya Nakshatra every month. Pushya Nakshatra according to Hindu astrology is known to enhance the benefit of any auspicious act be it materialistic or spiritual by many folds.

What can be more auspicious than the well being of our children?