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Abstract : 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.