Abstract

CONCEPT OF RASAYANA FOR DIRGHAJEEVAN (LONGEVITY)

Pradeep Dhaked*, Ajay Kumar Sharma and Jyoti Kumari

Abstract

Introduction- Ayurveda has explained about longevity and vitality in terms of Jarachikitsa and Rasayana. The aspects of ageing in pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological approaches have been explained meticulously in Ayurveda classics. Geriatric is emerged as a main challenging speciality because of over growing population of aged people all over the world including India. Aim and objectives- To review the concept of Dirghajeevan (Life longevity) and explore the prevention and treatment of ageing in Ayurvedic literature. Material and Method-Brihattrayi, Laghutrayi materials pertaining to Dirghajeevan (Longevity) available in the internet were thoroughly screened, compiled, analyzed and presented in systemic manner. Discussion and Conclusion- Acharya Charaka states that the means of obtaining maximum nourishment to body tissues are called Rasayana, Shusrut defines Rasayana as a measure wich prolong and provide positive health, improve mental state as well as immunity against disease. In Ayurved various herbomineral formulation like chyanwanprash, silajit, guduchi, amalaki etc. An individual has to adopt these formulation for dirghajeevan(Longivity).

Keywords: Longevity, Rasayana, Ageing, Chyawanprash, Herbomineral formulation.