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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