Abstract

ROLE OF RASAYANA FOR PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Dr. Nikita Minj*, Dr. Anita Sharma, Dr. Sasmita Tripathy and Dr. Vibha Pali

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Abstract

A healthy child is wealth of a nation. Future of a nation depends on health status of children. So very important to promote child health and prevent diseases. Rasayana is Swasthasyaorjaskar type of medicine. The measure by which an excellence of Rasadi Dhatu(Rasa, Rakta, Mans, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra) and Smrityadi Bhava (memory) are accomplished and maintained, is known as Rasayana therapy. Rasayana boost Oja (immunity), improve physical and mental strength in children. Mandukparni, Shankhpushpi, Guduchi, Yastimadhu, Swarna Prasana, Dughdha, Ghrita, Achara Rasayana etc. are some Rasayana used in children.

Keywords: Rasayana, Rasayana in children, health promotion, Disease prevention.