A Traditional Practice for Child Health: What is the 'National Swarna Bindu Prashan' Program?
Summary
The Government of Nepal has launched the National Swarna Bindu Prashan program to enhance child health by integrating traditional Ayurvedic medicine with modern healthcare practices.
Key Points
- The Nepalese government initiated the National Swarna Bindu Prashan program, administering an ancient Ayurvedic medicine to children aged six months to five years.
- The program aims to boost children's physical and mental development and protect them from diseases using a combination of purified gold ash, Brahmi Ghrita, and honey.
- The Ayurvedic practice is scientifically supported by modern research confirming immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial properties of its ingredients.
- The program integrates traditional medicine into Nepal's national health system, following WHO advice, and draws on successful examples from Nepal and other countries like India.
