Swarna Prashana is a process in which SWARNA(GOLD) or “HERBS WITH GOLD” is given in the form of liquid, semi solid or paste form to children. ‘Swarna’ means ‘Gold’ and ‘Prashana’ means ‘to eat’.
Administration of processed gold in children is a unique practice mentioned in Ayurveda as “Swarnaprashana” by Acharya Kashyapa thousands of years back. He explained evidently the administration of Swarna (gold) in children for the benefits of improving intellect, digestion and metabolism, physical strength, immunity, complexion, fertility, and life span.
Swarna Prashana needs to be administered for six months, on the day of Pushya Nakshatra. This day arrives after every 27 days. Pushya constellation is said to have Pushti (Strengthening) and Poshana (Nourishing) qualities. Hence this constellation is chosen to administer Suvarna prashan.
Age Swarna Prashan could be administered to a new born infant to a 16 year old child. However, it is most beneficial for children up to five years of age.
Ingredients of Swarna Prashana: Gold, Vacha, Shankh Pushpi, Brahmi, Ashwagandha, honey, cow’s ghee, etc.
| 2021 Month | Date | Day |
| January | 01, 28 | Friday, Thursday |
| February | 25 | Thursday |
| March | 24 | Wednesday |
| April | 20 | Tuesday |
| May | 18 | Monday |
| Jun | 14 | Wednesday |
| July | 11 | Sunday |
| August | 08 | Sunday |
| September | 04 | Saturday |
| October | 01, 29 | Friday, Friday |
| November | 25 | Thursday |
| December | 22 | Wednesday |
This process promotes overall growth in a natural way. Due to its broader benefits, it is not only useful for normal children, its much more beneficial for children with special needs such as autism, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorder, hyper activity, delayed milestones, etc.