Abstract

NEED OF RASAYANA THERAPY IN PRESENT ERA: A REVIEW

Dr. Krishan Kumar Chauhan*, Dr. Payjani Dubey and Dr. Nikunj Thakkar

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science that completely focuses on the rejuvenation of the body by nourishment of rasa-adi dhatu’s. In day to day life where stress is the main factor for leading all the disease, Rasayana aims on the prevention & cure of physical as well as mental disorders. Due to the free scavenging property i.e. anti-oxidant property of Rasayana it gives antiaging effect. It also normalizes cell functions and preserves health at molecular level. Ayurveda classifies Rasayana in to different types which can be used according to their desired need. Rasayana drugs are mentioned according to the prakriti of the individual and for nourishment of specific dhatus. Understanding Rasayana on scientific background infers its acceptance as anti-oxidant and immunomodulators.

Keywords: Anti-Oxidants, Classification of Rasayana, Immuno-Modulators.