Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN GRACEFUL AGEING: A REVIEW

Dr. Dinesh Sharma*

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Abstract

If we see the world with different age groups, humanity has been concerned with developing and preserving youthful vigour, and extending longevity by stopping or delaying the aging process. The process of Ageingis a part of life cycle. The ageing process involves multidimensional changes in physiological, pathological, social, and psychological illness of a individual and this change over from youth to death comprises of many painful, trustworthy episodes - that makes the human life miserable. According to Ayurveda Jara (ageing), being a Swabhavabala pravritta roga, happens due to vyadhi-hetu called Kala/Parinam. The great maharshi like Charaka and Vagbhata called the very first chapter of their samhita granthas as Deerghanjivitiyam and Ayushkamiyam respectively. Longevity and old age are to five times more healthcare services associated to the younger population. In ayurveda, the concept of anti-aging is described as rasayana, which aims at maintaining excellent physical and mental health in mature age through a combination of a nourishing diet, wholesome activities, and rejuvenating properties of Drugs are being used. Hence an attempt has made to recollect the references of Ageing mentioned in classical text of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Drugs, Ageing, Review.