ROLE OF LEHANA (A SPECIAL PEDIATRIC PREPARATION) IN VYADHIKSHAMATVA W.S.R. TO CHILDHOOD IMMUNITY

Abstract

Pediatric age group is the foundation of adulthood. Proper care of children in this phase results in excellent growth and wellbeing of offspring which in turn is reflected as healthy adulthood. Today’s life style and increased use of unhealthy food causes low immunity and hamper growth and development of children. Low immunity is the major cause of different diseases in children. Especially in developing countries like India children have increased ratio of malnutrition and poor immunity status. Therefore, there is a need of time to provide supplementary diet or medicine to children to enhance their immunity and improve their growth and development. There is a special pediatric preparation called as Lehana mentioned in Ayurveda which is highly palatable and good nutritional supplement for children. Lehana contains medicated Ghee and honey as main ingredients. This medicated Ghee contains the herbs which are useful to enhance the immunity or Vyadhikshamatva and growth and development of children. As all these Lehana preparation are effective, palatable, easily available and cost effective, this article is a key message for society to highlight the role of Lehana and Ayurveda in health of children.