The process of licking and gulping it is called as Lehana. The substance subjected for Lehana is called Lehya, this concept is also adopted in drug delivery for neonates and infants where the proposed drug is mixed with any of honey, sugar, ghee, etc made into lickables and fed to child. The purpose and object of Lehana karma look to prevent the diseases by establishing due immunity and to promote the physical and psychic strength providing nutrition. The broad spectrum actions of Kumarabharana Prasha may be attributed to its constituent's namely Bhasmas (calx) of Swarna (Gold), Rajata (Silver), Pravala (coral)and Choorna of Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal), Shunti (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), Pippali (Piper longum Linn.), Harithaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.), Vacha (Acorus calamus Linn.) and all these drugs given one Bhavana with Swarasa (extract juice) of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Willd.), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri Linn.) and Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn.), with honey and ghee. This can be readily administered to child in requisite dose. This article highlights the ingredients, method of preparation, and probable mechanism of action of Kumarabharana Prasha.

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To assess and compare the effectiveness of Salavana Upanaha Sweda with and without Parisheka on spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. 32 diagnosed cases of Spastic Cerebral Palsy were selected for the study based on the diagnostic criteria and inclusion criteria, later divided into two groups (A and B). The subjects in group A was administered both Parisheka and Upanaha while those in group B with Upanaha only. The duration of study was 90 days, in consecutive 3 sittings of 15 days each with gap of another 15days. Both the groups showed effect in reducing Spasticity at the level of p<0.05. Even though both groups were found to be effective in reducing Spasticity based on objective and subjective parameters, better effect was seen in Upanaha along with Parisheka group when compared to the Upanaha alone group.

Cerebrovascular stroke is the most common source of neurological debility in the present adult population worldwide. Its manifestation, symptoms, and pathogenesis can be understood with Pakshaghata (~cerebrovascular stroke) in Ayurvedic parlance. This can be managed through Ayurveda principles with appropriate Panchakarma procedures and oral medications. A case of 23-year-old male who was diagnosed with sudden severe stroke of totally dependent and severe disability with intracranial acute hematoma and hemorrhagic abnormalities was successfully treated with planned Ayurveda interventions. Significant improvement in the degree of disability was found and the interventions modulated him into partially dependent and moderate disability. The minimal strategic intervention used resulted in the significant recovery in overall quality of life. Consequently, the study validates that the treatment planned with Ayurveda principles along with suitable Panchakarma therapies and oral medications has a potential role in the management of Pakshaghata.