Abstract

MEDHYA RASAYANA: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Dr. Neha Soni* and Dr. Pravin Joshi

Abstract

Ayurveda has main two aims – to conserve the health of a healthy individual and to treat a diseased person. To meet first goal of Ayurveda, Rasayana chikitsa has a significant role to play. Rasayana chikitsa is also a part of Ashtanga Ayurveda that itself presents its importance. Rasayana are drug or medicine or food which when used in right quantity and at right time promotes restoration and rejuvenation. It accelerates formation of new Dhatus and retards ageing. In this way it comprehences vital energy of our body and boosts immunity. Rasayana are not good for body but also for mind. Medhya Rasayana are medicinal plants described in Ayurveda with multiple benefits specifically with regards to improve memory, grasping and intellect. Acharya charak has given a vivid explanation on four Medhya Rasayana viz. sankhapushpi kalka, Swarasa of mandukparni, Yashtimadhu along with milk and Guduchi kwatha. This article is an attempt to highlight present update on Medhya Rasayana.

Keywords: Medhya Rasayana.