RASAYANA- REJUVENATION: UNIQUE THERAPY OF AYURVEDA FOR LONG LIVING: REVIEW
Jitendra Varsakiya*, Divyarani Kathad and Rahul Shingadiya
ABSTRACT
Background: Rasayana Chikitsa or rejuvenation therapy helps to
promote and preserve health and longevity in the healthy, and to cure
disease in sick. We all want to look forever young and increase our life
span by staying healthy, Rasayans or vitalizes, as they are called, do
exactly the same. They replenish the vital fluids of our body, thus
keeping us away from diseases. Rasayana refers to the nutrition and its
transportation in the body. Such a state of improved nutrition is
claimed to lead to a series of secondary attributes like longevity,
immunity against diseases, mental competence and delaying of aging.
Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment influencing the
fundamental aspect of body like Dhatus, Agni and Srotansi and ojas
etc. Rasayana Chikitsa boosts the ojas and immune system. The term
Rasa has different connotation. In the present context, it means the body fluid which is
responsible for nourishment of entire physique. Impairment of circulation of this body fluid
results in diseases and decay. This body fluid of good quality should not only be present in
adequate quantity, but also it should be able to permeate (circulate) throughout the various
cells of the body to provide the type of nourishment they need.
Keywords: Rasayana, Rejuvenation, Ayurveda, Health, Immunity.
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