The Significance of Rasayana Therapy in Geriatric Health as Per Ayurveda Perspective
Author : Vd. Vidya Ghanshyam Bhamare, Vd. Ummedishvaramchandra S Raut and Subhash B Jamdhade
Abstract :
Ayurveda is a science which can be applied for both preventive and curative aspects of various diseases. Rasayan therapy mainly used as a preventive aspect.
The word Rasayan is made up of RASA and AYAN. Rasa which primarily means the essential vital liquid content present in body (Saptadhatu Saar) and Ayana means the path or channel to be same, so it helps us to maintain sound general health ad stay young by increasing immunity. Rasayan therapy helps to buildup strong immune system or maintain homeostasis in the immune system prevents body from any disease or resists a devolved disease i.e. called Vyadhikshmatwa or immunity. Geriatrics (Jara chikitsa) is the branch of medicine dealing exclusively with the problems of aging and diseases of elderly. The integration of Rasayana therapy into geriatric care is positioned as a primary line of treatment, aimed at preventing a spectrum of geriatric diseases.
Keywords :
Rasayan therapy, Immunity, Aging, Geriatric, Jara chikitsa.
