Ancient gold remedy put to the test for Children's immune health

NCT ID NCT07724561

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This pilot study in Nepal is testing whether suvarnaprashana — a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made with purified gold, honey, and ghee — is safe and may strengthen the immune system in healthy children aged 2 to 5 years. Over 8 weeks, researchers will monitor for side effects and measure changes in immune markers like antibody levels and T-cell counts. The goal is to gather early evidence that could justify larger trials and potentially offer a simple way to help children fight off common infections.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an Ayurvedic gold-based formulation (suvarnaprashana) containing purified gold, honey, and clarified butter (ghee), taken orally once daily for 30 days
What this could lead to
If safe and effective, this traditional remedy could offer a simple way to support children's immune health and reduce common infections.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 children) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable. Gold-based products also carry unknown risks in young children.

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