European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW ON SOME IMPORTANT AYURVEDA FORMULATIONS ADVISES FOR PEDIATRIC CARE

Dr. Anupama Prashant Kale*, Dr. Prajakta Devidas Matkar and Dr. Mrunal Ashok Jolhe

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda science not only provides ways of health restoration of adult and elderly persons but also paid huge attention towards the health management of children. Ayurveda gives many dietary and life style related advises for well being of children. The ancient Ayurveda philosopher prescribed many classical formulations for growth and development of children. The process of growth begins from birth of child to become mature adult. Poverty, lack of nutritional diet and lack of parental care, etc. are some factors which affects development of child. Ayurveda suggested some formulations that can helps significantly in the growth and development of children. Ayurveda formulations containing Vacha, Vidanga, Harithaki, Jyotishmati, Pippali, Yastimadhu, Jatiphala and Bakuchi, etc. are mainly employed for the pediatric health management. Present article explored some Ayurveda formulations and their role in pediatrics health care.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Formulations, Bala, Pediatric.