Ayurvedic immunisation camp held

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 15

As the third wave of Covid is predicted to affect kids, several measures are being taken by the department to tackle the same. Enhancing body’s natural defence system plays as important a role in combating the virus.

Keeping it in mind, an ayurvedic immunisation camp was held by the district Ayurvedic Department at Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Model Gram.

Known as ‘swarn prashan’, it is an ancient health tonic which is given to children in the age group 0-16 years. It is repeated after 28 days. During the camp, a total of 180 kids were given this ancient form of immunisation.

The in-charge of Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Dr Hemant Kumar, told parents about ‘swarn prashan’ and said it was a process in which purified ash of gold was administered with fortified ghee prepared with herbal extracts and honey in liquid or semi-solid form.

“With so many predictions about the third wave posing a danger to kids, we thought of the immunisation camp. The main aim of ‘swarn prashan’ is to increase the immunity of kids,” said Dr Pankaj Gupta, district Ayurveda and Unani Officer.

The next camp would be held on July 11, he added.

Benefits of ‘swarn prashan’ for kids

• Increases immunity
• Improves digestion
• Improves stamina
• Prevents common recurrent infections
• Reduces temper tantrums
• Helps nurture early physical and mental development