Abstract

PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY OF RASAYANA ON AGING AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Poonam Singh Chauhan*, Gitanjali Sasmal and Vinay Bhardwaj

Abstract

Akalaja jara is a multidimensional process of physical, psychological & social change. Ayurveda is unique system of medicine which has holistic approach to treat individuals. Ayurveda is divided into eight branches. Rasayana is one of them. Rasayana is a therapy mainly aiming for prevention from untimely Akalaja Jara (ageing) & disease which deteriorate the life in old age. Properly used Rasayana drugs, diet, regime gives wonderful results. Rasayana has given powerful contribution to overcome age related disorder & act essentially on nutrition dynamics & rejuvenate the body & mind.

Keywords: Rasayan, Aging, Jara, Panchkarma.