AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVES ON AGEING AND NATURAL DRUGS RECOMMENDED TO COMBAT AGING

Authors

  • Dr Satya Prakash Gauttam

Abstract

Ayurveda is globally accepted science of Indian medical system which provides ways of long and healthy living. Ayurveda mentioned several principles related to the health and diseases, Ayurveda not only focuses towards the physical well being but also paid huge emphasis towards mental and spiritual well being. As per Ayurveda body constitution depends upon five basic elements; Panchamahabhuta (space, air, fire, water, and earth). Prakriti (internal constitution) of person depends upon predominant combination of Panchamahabhuta and Doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha). The vitiation or imbalances in Doshas may lead pathological and degenerative manifestations including ageing (Vardhakya / Jara). The ageing mainly depends upon time (Kala) since degenerative changes arises when person crosses middle of his/her ages. The ageing not only depends upon time but sometimes depletion of Dhatus and vitiation of Doshas may causes symptoms of ageing in early or middle age. Ayurveda drugs offer great advantages to combat against such situation. Ayurveda drugs such as; Gotu-Kola, sandalwood, Amalaki, Guduchi, Brahmi, Turmeric, Ginseng and Ashwagandha, etc. offers Vayasthapana, Varnya, Tvachya and Shothahara, etc. effects thus gives advantages to combat against ageing.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Ageing, Vardhakya, Jara, Drugs.

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Published

2022-02-02