Dhootpapeshwar Shishu bharan Rasa is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine enriched with the goodness of potent herbal and mineral ingredients. As the name suggests "Shishu" means child and "Bharan'' means well-being and nourishment, So this formulation is considered to be a boon for weak, feeble & malnourished children.

In Childhood, all dhatus are in 'aparipakva' stage(not fully developed) so this formulation helps in nourishing all the seven dhatus and enhances immunity, and maintains the health of the child. It helps in uprooting Vata Kaphaja disorders. Suvarna bhasma present in this formulation increases intellect, digestive fire, complexion, strength, and longevity.

It is also rejuvenating in nature. It is an efficient formulation in the management of Graha Doshas ie. psychological problems seen in children like crying without reason, throwing tantrums, etc. It improves digestive strength and is effective in most childhood ailments such as fever, recurrent cough or bronchitis, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea, emaciation, etc.

Hence Shishu bharan Ras is considered to be a panacea for pediatric problems. Kumarkalyan Ras present in this formulation helps in the proper physical and mental development of children. The presence of Madhumalini Vasant in Shishu Bharan Rasa improves the Bala and Pushti of the children by nourishing mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) and is Jatharagni Vardhan (increases the digestive fire).

Also, it helps in Pachan of Kapha Dosha in Kaphaja Vikara. Shishu Bharan Rasa is effective Yoga in improving Vyadhikshamatva and curbs the diseases produced due to Kapha Dosha like Pratishyaya, Kasa, Tonsillitis, etc. It is indicated in Kasa (cough), Shwas (dyspnea), Tamak Shwas (bronchial asthma), Aruchi (anorexia), Dourbalya (weakness), Tonsillitis, Agnimandya (dyspepsia), Kuposhan (malnourishment), Asthivakrata (Rickets).