Abstract

Abstract

The paediatric age group is the foundation of adulthood. Proper care of children in this phase results in excellent growth and development, in turn, is reflected in healthy adulthood. A strong immune system provides a child with the natural defences to fight off diseases. A child's growth and development can be influenced by poor Immune system. Children are more vulnerable to Infection because of underdeveloped Immune system. In Ayurveda, concept of Vyadhikshamatva is described as a state of equilibrium of kapha, bala and oja. Acharyas have described several such formulations to promote and maintain the equilibrium, of kapha, bala and oja in various texts of Ayurveda. Attenuation of the manifested disease and prevention of the manifestation of disease are the two fundamental parts of Immunity (vyadhikshamatva). For this reason, different techniques are explained in the classics- following ideal ahar-vihar, lehana karma, samskar, Rasayan, sadvritta, jeevaniya dravya, balya dravyas etc. As per Aacharya Kashyapa's Ayurvedic Perspectives "Lehana " refers to electuaries recommended as supplements to paediatric community. It means formulations prescribed for licking.   Lehana is also one among these immunity-enhancing tools which show a positive effect on children’s health. Aacharya Kashyap has given importance to lehana karma as he mentioned it’s in the first available chapter of sutrasthan. He stated that sukha and dukha of a child depends on lehana. Which means it enhances the growth and development of children along with providing immunity against infections.