URAMARUNNU - A TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC PAEDIATRIC PRACTICE

BACKGROUND: Appropriate development of children is a prime necessity for a health future of a country. Uramarunnu (medicines administered after rubbing) is one of the traditional practices in Southern part of India which is a modification of Lehana (drugs administered in lickable form) and Prasana (small quantity of food or medicine which is contained in between the thumb and the index finger when taken). AIM: To explore the scientific aspect regarding the use of Uramarunnu. MATERIALS AND METHOD : Data from various Ayurveda classics, Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India and online database was reviewed for the work. OBSERVATIONS: The drugs of Uramarunnu were found to be possessing digestive stimulant, immunmodulator and nervine tonic properties. Thus practise of Uramarunnu covers a three dimensional aspects in health care of a child i.e. Gastrointestinal protection; Stimulation of the central nervous system and immunomodulation. CONCLUSION: The review suggests that the Uramarunnu is having positive relation with Gut-Brain axis and can be used for safe and effective baby care under proper guidance of a physician.