Abstract

RASAYANA- REJUVENATION: UNIQUE THERAPY OF AYURVEDA FOR LONG LIVING: REVIEW

Jitendra Varsakiya*, Divyarani Kathad and Rahul Shingadiya

Abstract

Background: Rasayana Chikitsa or rejuvenation therapy helps to promote and preserve health and longevity in the healthy, and to cure disease in sick. We all want to look forever young and increase our life span by staying healthy, Rasayans or vitalizes, as they are called, do exactly the same. They replenish the vital fluids of our body, thus keeping us away from diseases. Rasayana refers to the nutrition and its transportation in the body. Such a state of improved nutrition is claimed to lead to a series of secondary attributes like longevity, immunity against diseases, mental competence and delaying of aging. Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment influencing the fundamental aspect of body like Dhatus, Agni and Srotansi and ojas etc. Rasayana Chikitsa boosts the ojas and immune system. The term Rasa has different connotation. In the present context, it means the body fluid which is responsible for nourishment of entire physique. Impairment of circulation of this body fluid results in diseases and decay. This body fluid of good quality should not only be present in adequate quantity, but also it should be able to permeate (circulate) throughout the various cells of the body to provide the type of nourishment they need.

Keywords: Rasayana, Rejuvenation, Ayurveda, Health, Immunity.