SUWARNAPRASHAN: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ANCIENT AYURVEDIC IMMUNIZATION IN MODERN CONTEXT

Dr. Amit Madhukar Patil*, Dr. Aparna K. M., Dr. Dnyaneshwar Kantaram Jadhav, Dr. Mukesh Sudama Singh

Suwarnaprashan, an ancient Ayurvedic practice mentioned in the Kashyapa Samhita. It is holistic approach to pediatric healthcare. Literally translation of Suwarnaprashan is "ingestion of gold". This is unique procedure involves the administration of processed gold (Swarna Bhasma) mixed with honey, ghee, and specific herbal extracts like Brahmi and Vacha to children. Suwarnaprashan enhance "Medha" (intellect) and "Bala" (strength). According to Modern perspectives, it can be preventive immunology. Despite its growing popularity, the paper highlights the necessity for standardized manufacturing protocols and rigorous, large-scale clinical trials to validate its efficacy and safety. By bridging ancient wisdom with evidence-based medicine, Suwarnaprashan offers a promising complementary strategy to strengthen pediatric health and resilience in an era of rising antimicrobial resistance and lifestyle-induced vulnerabilities. This Review explores the clinical significance of Suwarnaprashan in the modern context, examining its role as a potential biogenic immunostimulant. Unlike conventional vaccines that target specific pathogens.