Modern research backs what traditional medicine has long known. A systematic review of randomised clinical trials found that several Ayurvedic preparations genuinely enhance the immune system — particularly by boosting natural killer cells and T-helper cells, the body's frontline soldiers against infections. The beauty of this approach is that most of these herbs are safe for children, familiar to Indian households, and remarkably easy to incorporate into daily life. So what are the best options for children? Here's a simple breakdown.

If you have heard about Swarnaprashana from a friend, your child’s paediatrician, or perhaps at a health camp, you probably have a mix of curiosity and questions. Gold for children — it sounds unusual at first. But Swarnaprashana has been a part of Ayurvedic paediatric care for over three thousand years, and once you understand what it is and how it works, the logic behind it becomes quite clear.