It is one of the Sanskara's out of sixteen sanskaras described in Ayurveda

Definition

The process in which Suvarna (Gold) or "HERBS WITH GOLD" are taken in the form of liquid, semi solid or paste by children through their mounth is called "Suvarna Prashan"

TIME TO GIVE SUVARNA PRASHAN:

On the day of Pushya Nakshatra.

Also daily for a period of 1 month early morning on empty stomach.

Age: New born babies upto age of 16 Years

INGREDIENTS OF SUVARNA PRASHAN:

Gold, Vacha, Shanka Pushpi, Brahmi Ashwagandha, Honey, Cowghee etc.,

BENEFITS OF SUVARNA PRASHAN:

Strong Immunity Enhancer : (Bala)
Suvarnaprashan builds best resistant power and prevents from infections, allergies and makes child stronger
Physical Development:
Suvarnaprashan helps in Physical Development of your child
Memory Booster: (Medha)
It contains such Herbs which help your child for memory boosting and improves Grasping power
Also makes the child active and Intellect
Digestive Power: (Agni)
Suvarnaprashan is a best appetizer and have digestive properties also
Tones up the skin
Also Enhances the quality of health ( It is Ayuvardhana)
It is a good aphrodisiac (Vrushya) and Graha dosha Nashaka
Reduces bed wetting, learning difficulties, delayed milestones

Dates for Pushya Nakshatra for year 2023

JAN 8^th

FEB 4^th,FEB 5^th

MAR 3^rd,MAR 4^th

MAR 30^th,MAR 31^st

APR 27^th,APR 28^th

MAY 24^th,MAY 25^th

JUN 20^th,JUN 21^st

JULY 18^th

AUG 14^th,AUG 15^th

SET 10^th,SEP 11^th

OCT 7^th,OCT 8^th

NOV 4^th,NOV 5^th

DEC 1^st,DEC 29^th

Hombale

Hombale is given in for pregnant women on the auspicious day of "Pushya Nakshatra"

Ingredients: Hombale, Swarna Bhasma, Pravala Bhasma, Muktha Bahsma etc.,

Benefits

Nourishes both mother and child
Supplements Iron and calcium to pregnant women
Improves physical and mental development of the foetus