CLASSIFICATION AND INDICATION OF RASAYANA THERAPY: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Abstract
Ayurveda helps to achieve happy and healthy life through its various approaches. The Ayurveda aimed to maintain health by alleviating disorders and keeps harmony of biological elements. Ayurveda suggested several approaches for health restoration and Rasayana Chikitsa is one of them which offer preventive as well curative benefits. Ayurveda philosopher advocated various types of Rasayana to achieve health and longevity in life. The applications of Rasayana therapy merely depends upon the various factors such as; Vaya and Prakriti person. Status of Doshas, Agni, Dhatus, Strotas and Ojas, etc., also affects selection criteria of Rasayana therapy. Rasayana therapy promotes rejuvenation, retards ageing, enhances resistance against microorganism, regulates metabolic activities and improves physical as well as mental strength. Rasayana therapy also provides longevity, good memory, excellent luster, complexion and youthfulness, etc. Present article summarizes some Ayurveda aspect of Rasayana therapy with special reference to their classification and indications.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasayana, Rejuvenation, Dhatu, Longevity
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