In Ayurveda, the word Dhatu signifies body tissues. They develop in body, retained by the body and get rejuvenated or replenished. Dhatus make body and are responsible for strength, integrity and functions. Dhatus are retained inside body and unnatural loss of them causes poor health.

Ayurveda defines 7 dhatus that constitutes our body. These 7 dhatus are:

The seventh dhatu, Shukra corresponds to reproductive tissue of semen in male and ovum in female. Shukra means essence, pure and radiant. It is semi-solid fluid found lying inside the reproductive system of bothgender. It is the most refined dhatu from which new life is born. Shukra is the essence of all of the other dhatus (tissues) of the body. It is stable and not get digested into any other form. The Shukra generally applies to sperm, but can also apply to the entire makeup of semen.

Shukral herbs

Shukrala herbs are those herbs which helps in building of Shukra Dhatu or Semen. They enhance spermatogenesis and increase sperm count. They builds muscles and give nourishment to body. They are anabolic and increaseweight. Such herbs are Vajikarak also and therefore the terms, Vajikark and Shukral, are used interchangeably. Shukral herbs are nourishing, heavy and sweet.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal.)

1. It is excellent rejuvenator, a general health tonic and a cure for a number of health complaints.
2. It nervine tonic, alterative, aphrodisiac, deobstruent (having the property of removing obstruction in any system of the human body) and a sedative.
3. It enhances spermatogenesis via a presumed testosterone-like effect.
4. It gives the power and (sexual) strength of horse to a man.
5. It stimulates sexual impulses and increases sperm counts.
6. It cures premature ejaculation, azoospermia, infertility, and sexual weakness.
7. It increases energy.
8. It reduces stress.
9. It calms nerves.
10. It increases blood flow.
11. It helps in building of muscles.
12. It helps in all sexual problems.

Bala / Bariar (Sida cordifolia Linn.)

1. It gives Bala (Bal/bala=Strength, Vitality).
2. It is best nervine tonic and rejuvenative for all kinds of Vata disorders.
3. It is sweet and cooling.
4. It works on All Dhatus.
5. It relieves inflammation of nerve tissues.
6. It gives relief in exhaustion and chronic fatigue.
7. It tones reproductive organs of both male and female.
8. It strengthens all Dhatus.

Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris Linn.)

1. It is useful in treatment of different ailments of male reproductive system.
2. It causes 50 per cent increase in testosterone levels and improved reproductive function.
3. It is cooling in effect, having diuretic, tonic and aphrodisiac.
4. It improves muscle building, stamina and endurance.
5. It has simulative effect on the sexual system.
6. It increases libido and fertility.
7. It makes strong and healthy.
8. It is the main herb for impotency caused by low or poor sperm count.

Kapikacchu (Mucuna Pruriens Bak.)

1. It increase sperm concentration and motility.
2. It is aphrodisiac and a nervine tonic.
3. It increases sexual function, performance, libido and potency.
4. It increases weight of sexual organs significantly.
5. With Gokhru, it treats spermatorrhoea.
6. It increases sexual vigour.
7. It increases potency in men.

Salap Mishri (Orachis Mascula)

1. It treats sexual problems of both male and female.
2. It increases libido.
3. It treats premature ejaculation, Low sperm count and erectile dysfunction.
4. It increases sperm count.

Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivillianum)

1. It is nutritive tonic.
2. It is aphrodisiac.
3. It is rejuvenator, antioxidant and Immunomodulator.
4. It is mainly identified as Herbal Viagra.
5. It has demulcent, diuretic properties and used in impotency, urinary and venereal diseases.

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.)

1. It is main herb for women reproductive system problems. But it is also a male remedy for increasing sperm count.
2. It enhance fertility by reducing oxidative stress.
3. It considerably improve the number and motility of the sperms. It helps in proper maturation of sperms.
4. It should be taken by patients with oligospermia, necrospermia and with less motile, unhealthy sperms.
5. It calms the nerves.
6. It reduces acidity and inflammation.

Shilajit

1. It is not an herb but made up of decomposed centuries old plants and rocks under pressure.
2. It is an adaptogen and a major Ayurvedic rejuvenation tonic.
3. It slows ageing and degeneration.
4. It improves fertility.
5. It tones sexualorgans.
6. It is sexual stimulant.
7. Its intake gives physical, mental and sexual power.

Vidari kanda (Ipomoea digitata)

1. It is tonic, rejuvenative, alterative and aphrodisiac.
2. It cures debility.
3. It is recommended in BPH (Benign Prostatic hypertrophy).
4. It is cooling.
5. It tones muscles.
6. It increases sperm count.

Shukral (Virya Improving) Ayurvedic Medicines

1. Ashwagandha Churna
2. Ashwagandhadi Lehyam
3. Ashwagandha Ghrita
4. Asgandha pak
5. Ashwagandharishta
6. Abhrak Bhasma
7. Badam Pak
8. Chandraprabha Vati
9. Dhatupaushtik Churna
10. Dasamularistam
11. Draksharishta
12. Kalyanaka Ghrita
13. Shilajeet Rasayan
14. Sukumara Ghrita
15. Swarna Bhasma
16. Shatavaryadi Churna
17. Musli Pak
18. Kevanch Beej Churna

For formation of Shukra Dhatu, the primary element that must be consumed is water. Foods which are Rasayana, Vajikarak and Shukral improves Shukra Dhatu and Ojas.

Unctuous (slimy) food, urad dal, Mulethi, Shilajeet, milk, meat juice, ghee, nuts, sweet tasting foods, all are Shukral and improve Shukra in body. Such food increases Kapha and Ama inside body and this is balanced by their combination with purifying herbs such as Cloves, Shunthi, Black pepper and long pepper.

Food which are Ruksha (drying) or Vata vitiating can dry the Shukra Dhatu. Hence such foods should not be taken in excess.

Veerya Paushtik Churna is a herbal ayurvedic medicine. It is helps in male sexual and sperm disorders. Veerya Paushtik Churna is the combination of Ayurveda's well known Rasayan, Shukral and Vajikarak ingredients. The Vajikaran drugs (Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Kevanch, Safed musli etc.) improve the function of Shukra Dhatu and help in giving strength and vigour to the this Dhatu thus strengthening the reproductive potentiality. Rasayan drugs nourishes body, increases blood, reduces stress, and boosts immunity to prevent recurrent infections. Shukral drugs (Kevanch, Ashwagandha, Shatavari) increase sperm count.

Ayurveda says human body is made up of seven Dhatus / Saptadhatu viz. Rasa (plasma), Rakta (formed blood cells), Mamsa (muscle tissues), Meda (fatty tissues), Asthi (bone tissue), Majja (bone marrow and nervous tissues) and Shukra (reproductive tissues).

Shukra means white, pure, bright, excellent and radiant and thus Shukra Dhatu is best among all seven Dhatus and is pervading entire body. It is the end product of Dhatu parinam or formation of Dhatus. So it is considered as an essence of all Dhatus. Shukra Dahtu is the most refined product of the seven Dhatus.

For male it is known as Shukra and includes the sperm and in female, it is known as Shonita. Shukra dhatu is essential for reproduction, Oaj, strength and nourishment of the body. It gives glow to skin, courage and good health.

Vitiation of Shukra dhatu causes mainly infertility and many other physical as well as psychological disorders. Loss of Shukra Dhatu causes loss of strength, stamina, dryness of mouth, pain in body, fatigue, impotency, pain in testes, burning sensation and lesser semen and sperm count.

There are many combinations of Rasayan, Vajikarak and Shukral ingredients available in Ayurveda. Veerya Paushtik Churna is one such medicine.

Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.

• Type of medicine: Herbal
• Purpose: Improving sexual health
• Suitable for: Males only
• Taste: Sweet

Ingredients of Veerya Paushtik Churna

Composition of S.P Veerya Paushtik Churan

1. Lauh bhasm (ferrum pure) 3gm
2. Trivang bhasm (Tin, lead & zinc) 3gm
3. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 5gm
4. Salab panja (Orchis latifolia) 5gm
5. Bhang bhasm (stannum puri) 3gm
6. Musli safed (Asparagus adscendens) 5gm
7. Kaunch beej (Mucuna pruriens) 5gm
8. Salab mishri (Orchis mascula) 5gm
9. Choti elachi (Elettarria cardamomum) 4gm
10. Prawal pishti (Corallium rubrum) 3gm
11. Talam khana (Hygrophila spinosa) 5gm
12. Kapoor (Cinnamomum camphora) 2gm
13. Imli giri (Tamarindus indica) 5gm
14. Mishri (Mishri) 47gm

Benefits of Veerya Paushtik Churna

1. It increases Vigour and Vitality.
2. It gives Stamina and Strength.
3. It cures General debility.
4. It is Aphrodiasiac and increases libido.
5. It is antioxidant and rejuvenator.
6. It improves Shukra Dhatu or Semen.

Important Therapeutic Uses of Veerya Paushtik Churna

1. Semen Disorders
2. Watery Semen
3. Low Sperm Count
4. Erectile Dysfunction Ed
5. Low Libido
6. Loss Of Strength
7. Low Energy Level
8. Sexual Weakness
9. Premature Ejaculation
10. Nocturnal Emission / nightfall
11. Spermatorrhoea

Dosage of Veerya Paushtik Churna

Take about half to one teaspoonful twice a day with water or milk or as directed by the physician.

Shukra or Virya is directly affected by food because food is first transformed into Rasa dhatu, which nourishes Rakta which ultimately forms Shukra dhatu. So while taking any such medicine one should take nourishing, balanced diet and drink plenty of water.

Swarna Bhasma is considered elixir. It is a Rasayana. It is best rejuvenator that promotes longevity and prevents ageing. It gives complexion, strength, and cures diseases caused by vitiation of Vata-Pitta-Kapha. It is used in management of Visha or poisoning. Swarn Bhasma is used in treatmentof T.B., fever, cough, worms, low appetite, diseases of eyes, weakness of heart and poisoning. It improves strength and potency.

The calcined powder of gold, known as Swarna Bhasma is used as Rasayana, Vajikarak (aphrodisiac), Medhya (brain tonic, nootropic), Smritivardhaka (improves memory) due to its adaptogen, immunomodulator, neuroprotective, tonic, antacid, hematinic and alterative properties.

Swarna or Gold is a precious metal. It is formed with earth and is found in mines, primitive rocks and alluvial deposits. When the rocks inside which this shining metal is enclosed are eroded, gold comes out in form of pieces, flakes, or as nuggets. If the rocks are inside river, gold can be seen flowing with water.

The largest known deposits of gold are in India and Africa. The deepest underground gold mine in India is Champion Reef Mine, located on the Kolar District of Karnataka, India. The mining of gold from this place started at least as early as the first millennium BC with linkages to the Indus Valley civilization. The golden objects found in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have been traced to Kolar Gold Fields through an impurities-analysis assay.

In India, gold was used mainly for two purposes in ancient times, for making of ornaments, artifacts and preparation of medicine (Swarn Patra/gold leaf, and Swarna Bhasma/ incinerated gold). The mention of use of gold as medicine is found in all ancient classic treatise of Ayurveda, including Charak Samhita (1500 BC), Sushruta Samhita (1000 BC) and Ashtang Hridya (400 AD).

Here is given more about Swarna Bhasma, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.

• Synonyms: Swarn Bhasma, Svarna Bhasma, Suvarna Bhasma
• Reference Text: Rasatarangini
• Type of medicine: Classical Ayurvedic Medicine
• Purpose: Tonic, Unisex
• MRP / Price: Swarn Bhasma is manufactured by many pharmacies. Since gold is a precious metal so is this preparation. It is very costly.
• Availability: Online and at medical stores
• Description: Dark brown in color, faint odour, fine to touch, tasteless

Swarna Bhasma contains more than 90% of gold particles of approximately 28–35 nm (nanometer= 1×10⁻⁹ meter) size.

Use of Gold as medicine in modern times: Since 1929, Gold compounds are used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effects.

Use of gold compound in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis gives relief in inflammation, pain and inhibits progression of disease in 70 % of treated patients. Treatment of diseases using gold salts is known as chrysotherapy or aurotherapy.

Synonyms for Svarna(Gold )

1. Sanskrit: Swarn, Suvarna, Kanaka, Hema, Hataka, Brahma Kanchana, Chamikara, Shata Kumbha, Tapaniya, Rukmakam, Jaambu Nada, Hiranya, Suratna, Jaatrupkam And Jata Rupakam
2. English: Gold
3. Hindi: Sona
4. Bengali: Sonar
5. Gujrati: Sonum
6. Malayalam: Tangam
7. Telugu: Bangaroo
8. Tamil: Ponnu
9. French and German: Geld
10. Arabic: Zahab
11. Sinhalese: Ran ta hadu
12. Chemical name: Aurum (meaning glowing dawn)
13. Symbol: Au

Ingredients used in preparation of Swarna Bhasma

The general preparation of Swarna Bhasma involves Shodhan (purification/potentiation) and Marana (incineration/calcinations) of pure gold metal.

Gold Leaves (Sone ka vark) are heated over fire and dipped in sesame oil when they are red hot, and the process is continued seven times separately. The soft leaves are processed in the same manner with buttermilk, cow’s urine, and the decoction of kulatha (Dolichos biflorus), kanji (sour gruel processed from rice Oryza sativa). This purifies gold.

After this calcination is done. It is prepared by rubbing together one part of mercury and 1 part of leaf gold into to a mass with lemon juice. It is placed in a crucible with three parts of sulphur. The crucible is then covered and exposed to heat. This process is repeated 14 times when the gold completely loses its metallic character, and becomes reduced to a dark brown impalpable powder. In another type pf Maran, Malla, Kachnaar bark and Tulsi is used for processing.

Samanya Shodhan

1. Svarna Q. S.
2. Taila (Tila) (Ol) Q. S. for nirvapana
3. Takra Q. S. for nirvapana
4. Kanjika Q. S. for nirvapana
5. Gomutra Q. S. for nirvapana
6. Kulattha-kashaya (Sd) Q. S. for nirvapana

Marana / incineration (A):

1. Svarna-Shuddha 1Part
2. Suta (Parada)-Shuddha 1 Part
3. Gandhaka-Shuddha 3Parts

Marana / incineration (B):

1. Svarna-Shuddha 1Part
2. shvetamallaka (Malla) 1 Part
3. Kanchanara-drava (St. Bk) Q. S. for mardhana
4. Tulsi-svarasa (Pl) Q. S. for mardhana

Composition of Standard Swarna Bhasma

1. Free sulfur: no less than 1.43% w/w and no more than 6.39% w/w
2. Sulfur: no more than 3.33% w/w
3. Calcium: no more than 1.625% w/w
4. Sodium: no more than 0.922% w/w
5. Potassium: no more than 0.370% w/w
6. Sulfate: no more than 3.00% w/w
7. Copper: no more than 17.2% w/w
8. Iron oxide (ferric): no more than 85.0% w/w
9. Ironoxide (ferrous): no more than 5.7% w/w
10. Iron: no less than 36.0% w/w and not more than 51.96% w/w
11. Phosphate as PO4: no more than 1.101% w/w
12. Silica: no more than 3.8% w/w
13. Acidinsoluble: no more than 11.93% w/w

Ayurvedic Properties and Action of Swarna Bhasma

Swarna Bhasma is astringent, sweet and bitter in taste (Rasa), sweet after digestion (Vipaka), and is cool in effect (Virya). It has moisturizing and unctuous effect on body. It rejuvenative and immunity booster.

It is Sheet Virya. Sheet Virya or Cool potency preparations, subdues Pitta (Bile) and Vata (Wind), gives nourishment and steadiness and supports building of body fluids. Due to unique composition of Swarna Bhasma it pacifies all three Dosha, Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

• Rasa (taste on tongue): Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter, slightly)
• Guna (Pharmacological Action): Laghu, Snigdha (Unctuous)
• Virya (Action): Shita (Cooling)
• Vipaka (transformed state after digestion): Madhura (Sweet)

Karma / Action

• Hridya: Good for heart
• Kaphahara: Pacifies Kapha Dosha
• Ojvardhak: Strength promoting
• Pittahara: Pacifies Pitta Dosha
• Rasayan: Alternative tonics, prevent or remove the effects of age, increase the vigour of healthy persons and cure the ailments of the sick
• Tridoshahara: Corrects the imbalance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
• Virya vardhak: increases semen
• Vajikarak: Aphrodisiac are medicines which increase the sexual power
• Vishahar: Detoxifier

Swarna Bhasma is Madhur Vipak. Madhur-Vipak digests into sweet. It has building, moistening and nourishing effect on body. It is heavy to digest and reduces metabolism. It is cooling and reduces swelling. Madhur Vipak has Anabolic effect on body.

Swarna Bhasma is especially useful in chronic diseases such as chronic fever, malabsorption syndrome, tuberculosis, weakness of nerves, infertility, impotency and rheumatism.

Swarna bhasma is one of the best heart tonic. It strengthens heart and blood arteries. It is excellent medicine for Sannipata (tridoshaj) diseases.

Ayurvedic Formulation Containing Swarna Bhasma

1. Brihat Vata Chintamani Rasa
2. Vasant Kusumakar Rasa
3. Swasa Kasa Chintamani Ras
4. Purna Chandrodaya Rasa
5. Sutasekhara Rasa
6. Brihat Garbha Chintamani Rasa
7. Yogendra Ras
8. Swarna Parpati
9. Makardhwaj and many more

Swarna Amrit Prashana or Swarna Bindu Prashana: Swarna Bhasma is given to children of age 0-16 years in form of Swarna Bindu Prashana to promote better growth. This is preventive measure. It immunizes the babies against common diseases of infancy. It is safe and time-tested medicine without any known side effects.

Important Medicinal Properties

1. Alexeteric: Counteracts an infection or toxin.
2. Antidote: Counteracts a poison.
3. Anticonvulsant: Prevent or reduce the severity of epileptic fits or other convulsions.
4. Antioxidant: Neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances.
5. Analgesic: Relieve pain.
6. Antirheumatic: Alleviating or preventing rheumatism.
7. Anti-ageing: against ageing.
8. Anthelmintic: Antiparasitic, expel Parasitic worms (helminths) and other internal parasites from the body.
9. Anti-asthmatic: Treat or prevent asthma attacks.
10. Anti-anxiety: Reduces anxiety.
11. Anti-depressant: Reduces depression.
12. Cardiostimulant: Stimulates heart.
13. Detoxifier: Purifying.
14. Hepatotonic: Liver tonic.
15. Immunomodulatory: Modifies the immune response or the functioning of the immune system.
16. Nervinetonic: tonic for nerves
17. Nootropic: Enhance memory or other cognitive functions.
18. Tonic: Restore or improve health or well-being.

Benefits of Swarna Bhasma

Swarn Bhasma and its preparations are nervine and aphrodisiac tonic. It is used in Ayurveda for Rasayan Chiktisa.

1. It increases sexual powers.
2. It is emmenagogue and alterative.
3. It is brain tonic and improves brain function.
4. It improves intellect and memory.
5. It improves body immunity to fight infections.
6. It increases strength and beauty.
7. It gives glow to skin.
8. It clears the voice.
9. It stimulates the activity of the stomach.
10. It combats aging and treat impotency.
11. It is antioxidant.
12. It works on whole body.
13. It improves hemoglobin level and cures anemia.
14. It is useful in fevers, consumption, insanity, diseases of the nervous system and urinary organs, hysteria, epilepsy, leprosy, asthma, nervous dyspepsia, amenorrhea, impotence, sterility, habitual abortion, chronic Bright's disease, anemia, neurasthenia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, leukoderma, rheumatoid arthritis, syphilis and scrofula.

Important Therapeutic Uses of Swarna Bhasma

1st Variety of Marana A:

1. Impaired intelligence Buddhi kshaya
2. Epilepsy Apasmara
3. Loss of memory Smriti hani
4. Mania/Psychosis Unmada
5. Malabsorption syndrome Grahni
6. Dyspepsia Amlapitta
7. Anemia Pandu
8. Hiccup Hikka
9. Dyspnea/Asthma Shvasa
10. Fever Jvara
11. Tissue wasting Dhatu Kshaya
12. Tuberculosis Rajayakshma
13. Rupture of ligaments Snayu daurbalya
14. Heart disease Hridroga
15. Disease due to Vatadosha Vataroga
16. Change in complexion Varna Hani
17. Syphilis Phiranga
18. Poison Visha
19. Hoarseness of voice Svarabheda
20. Erectile dysfunction Shighra patan
21. Loss of libido
22. Sexual weakness Yaun durbalta

2nd Variety of Marana b:

1. Diseases of skin Kushtha
2. Mania/Psychosis Unmada
3. Tuberculosis Rajayakshma
4. Senility/Progeriasis Jara
5. Poison Visha

Dosage of Swarna Bhasma

Swarna Bhasma is taken in low doses in direct supervision of physician.

The recommended dose is 15-30 mg with the addition of Honey or ghee or with fluid vehicle (anupan) depending on disease.

1. Swarna Bhasma is taken with following anupan:
2. Aphrodisiac / Vajikarak:Vidari kand churna + honey;
3. Anti-ageing: Shankhapushpi Churna + honey;
4. Asthma, respiratory ailments: Drakshasava;
5. Burning sensation: Ama murabba;
6. Cardiac tonic: ginger juice + honey;
7. Intellect: Bach Powder + honey;
8. Impotency, Namardi: Makardhwaj + Mukta pishti;
9. Prameha, PittaPradhan: Amla juice / Giloy Juice;
10. Tuberculosis: Praval Pishti + Giloy satva;
11. Weakeyesight: Punarnava churna;
12. While taking Swarna Bhasma, do not take Bilva fruit.

Availability

You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores. Name of some of Ayurvedic Pharmacies manufacturing this medicine are given below:

• Baidyanath (Swarna Bhasma), price Rs. 1,297.00 for 125 mg; Rs. 4,490.00 for 500 mg; Rs. 8,746.00 for 1 gram.
• Dabur (Swarna Bhasma), price Rs. 1,275.00 for 125 milligrams.
• Shri Dhootapapeshwar Limited (Suvarna Bhasma), price approx. Rs. 2,013.00 for 200mg; 10 tabs for Rs. 1,750.00; 30 tabs for Rs. 5,017.00 and 1 gram at Rs. 9,618.00.
• Zandu (SUVARNA BHASMA), price Rs 4,200.00 for 500 mg.
• Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala (Swarna Bhasmam Capsules) Price Rs. 3456.00 for 50 mg.

and many other Ayurvedic pharmacies.

Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects and Warnings

In large doses, Swarn Bhasma act like irritant poison setting up gastro-enteritis with convulsions, cramps, insensibility etc. The antidotes are egg albumen, milk, flour etc.

Raw gold / improperly prepared Bhasma are very harmful for body. Such Bhasma can cause weakness, impotency, toxicity etc. Always purchase from well-known and established Ayurvedic pharmacy.

Swarna means "gold" and prashan mean "to eat or to lick" so Swarna Praashana is licking / ingesting of gold. Swarna Prashana is done in prescribed dose and quantity in the prescribed manner.

The reference of Swarna administration in babies is found in Kashyap Samhita. Acharya Kashyap, the father of Ayurvedic pediatrics, has described method of preparation, duration and effect of Swarna Prashana. He has explained Swarna prashana under the context of Lehana (Electuaries) which depicts the administration of various herbal drugs, ghee preparations and gold alone as supplementary feeds in infants.

As mentioned in text, keeping face toward rising sun, gold should be rubbed on a stone with a little quantity of water. Then it should be mixed with Madhu and Ghrita and should be given to the child for licking. This is Swarna Prashana. It will give the child, Medha (memory) and Bala (strength), Aayushya (life span). It will improve Agni (digestive power) and Varnya (fair complexion). Swarna Prashana is Mangalakari (auspicious) and Punya (virtuous). Ideally it has to be done immediately after birth and for one month. Now for Swarna Prashna, Swarna Bhasma is used.

Swarna Amrit Prashana or Swarna Bindu Prashana is a modified preparation of Swarna Prashana, containing Swarna Bhasma along with Medhya (nootropic) drugs in the media of ghee. In Swarna Amrit Prashana, Shuddha Swarna Bhasma is processed in medicated Ghee and Honey.

In Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and few other states children are given Swarna Prashana for better growth, immunity, and intellectual power. Swarna Prashana, is believed to improve immunity, physical and mental power, digestive power and complexion.

• Synonyms: Swarnaprashana, Swarna Prashana, Swarnaprashan, Suvarnaprashan, Swarna Bindu Prashana, Swarna Bindu Drops
• Given to: Boys and Girls of age 0 to 16 years. It can be given to seniors also.
• Purpose: Immunization, better physical and mental growth
• Safety: It is safe, non-toxic and have immunomodulatory effect on prolonged regular use.

A Toxicity Study of Suvarna Bindu Prashana done on Albino Rats concluded there were No signs of toxicity in albino rats.

Benefits of Swarna Prashana

1. It is unique method of immunization which helps the children to boost up the intellectual power and produces nonspecific immunity in body to fight against general disorders.
2. It is helpful to the special children with Autism, Learning Difficulties, Attention Deficit, Hyper Activity, Delayed Milestone etc.
3. It accelerates the growth of brain and boost up its utilization capacity.
4. It provides essentialminerals.
5. It has immunomodulatory effects.
6. It increasesweight.
7. It prevents common diseases.
8. It enhancesgrowth and development in young children.
9. It reduces frequent recurring infections and illnesses in babies.
10. It given good complexion.
11. It improves hemoglobin.
12. It improves intellect, learning ability and grasping power.
13. It improves functioning of senses.
14. It supports better blood circulation.
15. It is good for heart, brain and nervous system.
16. It controls allergicsymptoms.
17. It flushes toxins from body.
18. It is nerving stimulant.
19. It gives longevity.
20. It is rejuvenative and immunity booster.

Ingredients of Swarna Prashana Drops / Swarna Bindu drops

Processed together in form of drops:

1. Swarna Bhasma + Go Ghrita/ Cow ghee + Nootropic Medya Herbs (Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) )
2. Swarna Bhasma: Immunomodulator, antioxidant, hematinic, nervine tonic, cooling, anabolic and Rasayana.
3. Honey: Prevents allergies, purifies blood.
4. Ghee: Go Ghrita helps in drug delivery.
5. Herbs: Nootropic.

Dosage of Swarna Bindu Drops

1. Swarna Bhasma preparation is administered in form of drops, in very low doses (approx. 4 drops) or depending on the age, weight (1mg/kg body weight of Swarna Bhasma), health and other factors. Drops admiration is followed by a few drops of honey.
2. Swarna Prashana is done as a public health initiative at different centers in many states. It is done during the auspicious time of Pushya Nakshatra (every 27 days) on every month up to 12 months.
3. Swarna Prashana is given to children of age 0 to sixteen years. Though it can be given up to any age but young children in growing years are benefitted most.
4. Swarna Bhasma administration is safe and there are no known side effects.