ROLE OF KSHEERA AND GHRITA AS RASAYANA FOR BETTER HEALTH OF CHILDREN
Rasayana is one among the divisions of Ashtanga Ayurveda that primarily deals with the maintenance of health. The aim of Ayurveda is prevention and promotion of health and secondly to cure disease. This can be achieved through Rasayana. It improves immunity and performs many vital functions of the human body. Rasayana therapy which is given to children is known as Bala Rasayana. Ghrita and Ksheera are mentioned as Ajasrika Rasayana. Ajasrika Rasayana is one among the classifications of Rasayana, which when used regularly provide nourishment to Rasa-raktadi dhatus and which in turn enhances Ojas. In this developing world, the rate of occurrence of the disease is more, about 24% of individuals below the age of 19 years fell sick over three times a year according to a large-scale survey conducted across India in 2019. As children are easily exposed to various disease-causing agents due to low immunity, thus the development of strong immunity is important. It can be achieved through Rasayana which helps to maintain a strong and vital immune system. Keywords: Rasayana, Ksheera, Ghrita, Ajasrika Rasayana, immunity