Abstract

ROLE OF RASAYAN CHIKITSA ACCORDING TO PRINCIPLES OF AYURVED

Dr. Ashwini D. Ghuge*, S. I. Pathan B.A.M.S. MD and Jyoti S. Rathod

Abstract

Rasayana chikitsa is a glorius part of Ayurveda. It is a unique system of medicine which has holistic approach to treat individuals. Ayurveda is divided into eight branches, Rasayana is one of them. In ayurvedic classics plenty of rasayanas are explained for longevity as well as management of diseases. Rasayana is intended in classical Ayurveda as an effective tool to synthesize the excellent quality of dhatu that entails the prevention and alleviation of senility and diseases. Rasayana chikitsa is one of the important branch of Ayurveda helps to maintain healthy life, As per Ayurveda, Rasayana improves immunity and perform many vital functions & to keep the body and mind in best of health. Our immunity, strength and resistance depend on the quality &quantity of ojas, when depleted it predisposes us to lowered immunity, low spirit and ill health. The main aim of rasayana therapy is to restore spirit, vitality and enhance ojus thereby attain longevity. This article presents some important role of various rasayanas with their clinical or traditional evidences.

Keywords: Rasayana, rejuvenation, immunity, vayasthapan.