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Initially, the neonate shall be fed with ghee and honey and the chanting of Vedic hymns.[Cha. Sa. Sharira Shana 8/46]. Acharya Sushruta advises the addition of gold to the above mixture. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/ 13].
Initially, the neonate shall be fed with ghee and honey and the chanting of Vedic hymns.[Cha. Sa. Sharira Shana 8/46]. Acharya Sushruta advises the addition of gold to the above mixture. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/ 13].
Research works are being conducted on the topic of the administration of gold-containing medicines (“swarnaprashan”) to the neonates. Many clinical trials have shown its efficacy in improving the baby's immunity. A clinical trial was conducted in 102 infants to analyze the effects of gold nanoparticles (swarna bhasma) administered with ghee and honey compared to plain ghee and honey (ratio 1:4). The number of drops of medicine administered was equal to the age of the infant in months. The quantity of gold in the drops (in milligrams) was 0.2 times the age in months. The drops were administered for 4 weeks. No adverse drug reactions were observed. Even though both the groups showed considerable improvement in immunological parameters, there was significant normalization of immunoglobin G in the group administered with gold compared to the other group.
Research works are being conducted on the topic of the administration of gold-containing medicines (“swarnaprashan”) to the neonates. Many clinical trials have shown its efficacy in improving the baby's immunity. A clinical trial was conducted in 102 infants to analyze the effects of gold nanoparticles (swarna bhasma) administered with ghee and honey compared to plain ghee and honey (ratio 1:4). The number of drops of medicine administered was equal to the age of the infant in months. The quantity of gold in the drops (in milligrams) was 0.2 times the age in months. The drops were administered for 4 weeks. No adverse drug reactions were observed. Even though both the groups showed considerable improvement in immunological parameters, there was significant normalization of immunoglobin G in the group administered with gold compared to the other group.<ref>Bhaskaran JK, Patel KS, Srikrishna R. Immunomodulatory activity of Swarna Prashana (oral administration of gold as electuary) in infants - A randomized controlled clinical trial. AYU 2019;40:230-6</ref>
An earthen pot filled with water is recommended to be placed near the head of the neonate. [Cha. Sa. Sharira Sthana 8/46] It was considered as auspicious during the ancient times. Its therapeutic effect in thermoregulation or in any means is a topic of evaluation by further research. In neonates who have undergone perinatal asphyxia, therapeutic hypothermia of the scalp via cooling caps, if induced as early as possible, prevents further damage to brain and neurons.The procedure of placing the water-filled pot near the head of the baby might be a precursor of the same.
An earthen pot filled with water is recommended to be placed near the head of the neonate. [Cha. Sa. Sharira Sthana 8/46] It was considered as auspicious during the ancient times. Its therapeutic effect in thermoregulation or in any means is a topic of evaluation by further research. In neonates who have undergone perinatal asphyxia, therapeutic hypothermia of the scalp via cooling caps, if induced as early as possible, prevents further damage to brain and neurons.<ref>Gunn, A. J., Gluckman, P. D., & Gunn, T. R. (1998). Selective Head Cooling in Newborn Infants After Perinatal Asphyxia: A Safety Study. Pediatrics, 102(4), 885–892. doi:10.1542/peds.102.4.885 </ref> <ref>S. Shankaran, Neonatal Encephalopathy: Treatment with Hypothermia, J Neurotrauma. 26 (2009) 437–443. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2008.0678.</ref>The procedure of placing the water-filled pot near the head of the baby might be a precursor of the same.
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===Oil massage (abhyanga) ===
===Oil massage (abhyanga) ===
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