Abstract

THE AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF RASAYANA – A REVIEW

Dr. Sriram Chandra Mishra*, Dr. Anil Kumar Singh, Dr. Jagadish Prasad Mishra, Dr. Kalanidhi Hota

ABSTRACT

Everyone wants to maintain young and healthy life-span forever but the natural phenomenon of undesirable changes is the inevitable phases of human life. The changes are always degenerative in nature. So it is necessary to rejuvenate the body systems for a better harmony of the Body, Mind and Soul. Ayurveda helps in Maintaining health, Prevention of diseases and also avoid the recurrence of diseases. It counters the aging and its allied ill-effects with three approaches. First it recommends Vayasthapak drugs (age stabilizers) to counter the aging and its adverse effects, secondly by using Jeevaneeya group of herbs (Vitalisers) to rejuvenate the aged body and third by Rasayana therapy (rejuvenative process and formulations) for Jarachikitsa (old age care). The main purpose of Rasayana therapy is to impede the aging process and to delay the degenerative process in the body in terms of special herbs, fruits or any other form of medication that are known to promote positive health and longevity.

Keywords: Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy), Vayasthapak (Age stabilizers), Jeevneeya (Vitalisers), Jarachikitsa (Geriatric disorder management).