AYURVEDA SAMHITAS DESCRIPTION ON RASAYANA DRUGS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC INDICATION

Authors

  • Dr. M.B. Pillewan
  • Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Pandey

Abstract

Ayurveda is the oldest healthcare system which is still emerging as a reality in todays life. It has two prime roles i.e. preservation of the health and treatment of ailments. Due to the continuous changing lifestyle patterns, improper Ahara and Vihara; stress, etc. there is a negative impact on mental, physical and emotional well being of the individual. Ayurveda aims for complete well being of an individual.Humans have a natural tendency to aspire for long and disease free life. To achieve this, there must be a rejuvenating system to protect the ageing and bodily changes. Rasayana is one among the branchesof Ashtang Ayurveda. There are various classical literature of Ayurveda which covers the Rasayanas under various headings of definition, types, indications etc. Charakasamhita and Chikitsasthana have given foremost place to the Rasayana. Sushruta Samhita, Uttar Tantra, Astang Hridaya, etc. have incorporated several number Rasayanas for medicinal use.Rasayana Chikitsa helps in attaining long and disease free life; memory, intelligence, youthfulness, physical strength, etc.

Key-words:-Rasayana, Chikitsa, Health, Ayurveda, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita.

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2021-08-26