CONCEPT OF RASAYANA & AYURVEDIC DRUGS – A REVIEW
Yadu Vinay Kumar*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is the Science of Life, which is based on experiences of
Acharyas. Ayurveda has 2 main Objectives- 1. To protect the health of
healthy individuals, 2. To cure the disease of Patient. Rasayana
Therapy is an important division of Ashtanga Ayurveda, which is
called Jara. Rasayana drugs brings about fumdamental biological
changes in the body, Physical and mental development. The Presented
article explains the fundamental concept of Rasayana contained in the
Samhita texts of Ayurveda & how Rasayana helps in Reducing the
natural process of aging of the body & Prevent against Diseases. The
literary meaning of „Rasayana‟ is obtaining the optimum nourishment
to the Dhatus. Rasayana therapy may be administered after admitting
the patient in the hospital (Kutipravesika) or as out door patient
(Vatatapika), but former is considered better. For the best results it is necessary to undertake
Shodhana therapy (Panchkarma) before giving the Rasayana drugs.
Keywords: Rasayana, Jara, Kutipravesika, Vatatapika, Shodhana.
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