Open labeled non randomized normal control prospective clinical trial at outpatient level. Children in the age group of 1 to 2 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were recruited and allocated into two groups. In study group, subjects received four drops of Swarnamritaprashana (orally) for nine consecutive months on every Pushya Nakshatra. Subjects in the control group were not given any drug, which formed the basis for comparison of the effects with study group. Mean gain in weight, length, head circumference, mid upper arm circumference and chest circumference was more in study group compared to control group. Assessing motor age, development quotient and deviation quotient-motor age, while comparing both the groups, study group shown significant change in study group (p<0.001), (p<0.001) and (p<0.001) respectively and in control group (p<0.001), (p<0.001) and (p<0.05) respectively. In Mental age, Development quotient and deviation quotient-mental age, while comparing both the groups, study group shown significant change in study group (p<0.05), (p<0.001) and (p<0.001) respectively, when compared to a non-significant change in control group. Monthly once administration of Swarnamritaprashana for nine consecutive Pushya Nakshatra have accentuated the process of growth and development in toddlers, hence can be understood as a positive health care program in children.

Standardization of Ayurvedic formulations is an important step for establishment of biological activity, consistent chemical profile, or quality assurance for production and manufacturing of herbal drugs. Most of the pharmaceutical industries are using substitute drugs instead of authentic drugs. Karshyahara Yoga (KY) is an Ayurvedic polyherbal nutritive drug comprising of Vidarikanda (Pueraria tuberose (Willd.) DC.) -1 part, Godhuma (Triticum sativum L.) -1 part, Yava (Hordeum vulgare L.) -1 part, Sita (sugar) -2 parts and Pippali (Piper longum L.) -1/20 th part possessing bhrumhana (nourishing) action. Aims of the study was to standardize Karshyahara Yoga (KY), employing standard testing protocol for AYUSH drugs. Physico----chemical, proximate and chemical fingerprint studies like loss on drying at 105 o C, total ash, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash, alcohol soluble extractive, water soluble extractive, total fat, crude fibre, total carbohydrate, total protein and HPTLC performed as per standard methodology. Quality indicating physical and chemical tests was done and standard values for KY were recorded. Standardization tests done on KY helped in authenticating the polyherbal preparation and also in ensuring the quality of the same.