Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF VAYASTHAPANA-MAHAKASHAYA DRUGS WSR TO ITS POTENTIAL USES IN GERIATRIC CARE

Satyapal Sharma*, Rashmi Sharma and Sudipt Kumar Rath

ABSTRACT

Ageing is an inevitable change for not only human kind but all living creatures. In Ayurvedajara chikitsa (geriatrics) is mentioned as one of 8 branches (Sushuruta samhita) and jara is said to be swabhavika vyadhi. Ayurveda has given unique importance to geriatric care.[1] In Ayurveda the concept of anti-ageing is embodied in Rasayana. Rasayana therapy helps to prevents ageing and its ill effects. It provides longevity, immunity against diseases and improves mental and intellectual competence. Various single and combination of drugs like Vayasthapana mahakashaya having Rasayana properties have been mentioned in ancient treaties which helps in overall nourishment of different dhatu.Rasayana drugs possess strong anti-oxidant activities. This activity is responsible for combating the effect of ageing, stress, diabetes and auto immune diseases. Aacharya charaka has given unique importance to Vayasthapana Mahakashaya for maintaining vitality and managing ageing and its allied ill effects. The purpose of this paper is to put forward and reestablish the role of vayasthapana mahakashaya drug’s in alleviating age related disorders and its rtotloetn sts el itpetop eh ttno tla htpt

Keywords: Ageing, Ayurveda, Rasayana, Vayasthapana Mahakashaya.