Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN GRACEFUL AGEING

Vd. Sanjivani Manoj Kamble* and Vd. Madhuri Pachghare

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a system of health care with origins in Ancient India. Ageing is a part of life cycle which involves multiple changes in physical (Muscular, skeletal, changes over skin, sensory ability of sense organs), mental (Memory loss, sleep disturbances, behavioral changes) & social condition of person. According to Ayurveda, Jara (Ageing) is a Swabhavaj Roga which occurs due to the hetu kala. As mentioned in charak sharir-1, according to Chakrapanidatta, Jara (Ageing) is Nishpratikriya (Unresponsive) as it is Swabhavaj Roga so no one can stop ageing but with the help of some Ayurvedic concepts like Rasayan Therapy, by following different Ayurvedic regimens, Ahar, and specific Aushadhi (Medicines) like vayasthapana, Balya Vargas, etc., we can achieve this ageing gracefully.

Keywords: Ageing, Dincharya, Ritucharya, Rasayana, Ahar.