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RASA DRAVYAS AS PREVENTIVE AND CURATIVE ASPECT IN GERIATRIC DISORDERS

Nirali Shah* and Bharti Umretia

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Background: Rasa Bhasma is a unique therapeutic methodology to delay ageing and to minimize the intensity of problems occurring this degenerative phases of one’s life. Here, Rasa words denote incinerated mercury and metal-mineral. It is the demand of the hour to develop an effective holistic protocol for geriatric care. The so-called geriatric giants are the major categories of impairment that appear in elderly people, especially as they begin to fail. These include immobility, instability, incontinence and impaired intellect/memory, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy, respiratory disease and many more. Aim: To compile literary works from Rasagrantha and available research works of Rasa Bhasma used in geriatrics disorders. Materials and methods: All the references related to Rasa Bhasma in Rasoddharatantra additionally in other Rasa texts such as Rasaratnasamuccya and Rasatarangini were screened by their therapeutics utilities as preventive and curatives aspects in geriatrics disorders. Results and discussions: From the above facts and findings, it becomes clear that, Rasatarangini and Rasaratnasamuccya have mentioned Parada, Maharasa (Abhraka, Vaikranta, Makshika, Shilajatu, Sasyaka), Uparasa (Gandhaka, Haratala, Manashila, Nilanjana), Sadharana Rasa (Hingula), Dhatu (Swarna, Rajata, Lauha, Naga) and all Ratna are indicated as Rasayana and elements of Sudhavarga in diseases related to degenerative changes in geriatrics. Conclusions: This review makes clear idea about Rasa Bhasma with its therapeutic utilities in geriatrics care.

Keywords: Rasa Bhasma, Rasaratnasamuccya, Rasatarangini, Rasoddharatantra, Geriatrics.