Abstract

SIGNIFICANCE OF GUDARDRAKA AVALEHA IN KSHEERA ANNADA AVASTHA IN CHILDREN

Dr. Haritha V.*, Dr. Narayan Pai B. and Dr. Jithesh Chowta

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Abstract

Lehana is a supplementary feed for the proper growth and development of children. According to Kashyapa, lehana is explained under Bala Rasayana. In Ksheera Annada Avasta, Lehana plays an important role in maintenance of Agni, promoting immunity in curative and in preventive aspect. In present era, 1-2 years age grouped infants are more prone for recurrent infections, indigestion, respiratory infections. Recent community-based estimates from prospective study reports that 70% of the childhood morbidities among children (aged less than 5 years) are due to ARI. Acharyas have mentioned that Bala Rasayana plays an important role in building up the human health. Several Rasayanas are mentioned for children in classics. Among the Rasayanas, Guda Aardraka Leha mentioned in Lehya prakarana of Sahasrayoga is indicated in Kasa, Swasa, Udara shoola, Atisara, Agnimandhya, and Aruchi. Hence, an attempt will be made to study the significance of Guda Ardraka Avaleha as Rasayana in Ksheera Annada Avasta in children.

Keywords: Lehana, Ksheera Annada, Guda Ardraka Leha.