Abstract

FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF VARIOUS RASAYANA DRUGS

*Dr. Sumitra, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Dr. Jitendra Meena and Dr. Shyama

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Abstract

Aging is a gradual, continuous process of natural change that begins in early adulthood. During early middle age, many bodily functions begin to gradually decline. It is increasingly being realized that many of today's diseases are due to “oxidative stress” that results from an imbalance between formation and neutralization of free radicals. Free radicals and other oxidants are involved in the mechanism of action of many toxins. It also produces intracellular free Ca+2 damage to membrane ion transporter and other specific proteins and peroxidation of lipid.Rasayana is one of its eight branches being practiced since time immemorial. Rasayana drugs such as Amalakya Rasayana, Shilajit Rasayan, Brahma Rasayana are those medicines which are capable of imparting superior Rasas and Dhatus to the body and toning up the system of healthy persons. The Rasayanaa rejuvenators, nutritional supplements and possess strong antioxidant activity against oxidative stressors, which give rise to the formation of different free radicals. So, Rasayana stands as the choicest natural remedy for stress and anti-ageing.

Keywords: Rasayana, Longevity, Rejuvenation.