European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF RASAYANA: GUIDELINE, SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS & DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Dr. Sapan Jain*, Dr. Jinesh Jain and Dr O. P. Diwedi

ABSTRACT

Kayachikitsa is the first branch of ayurveda which deals with various aspects of medicine. This branch mainly focuses its approaches towards the agni since concept of agni play vital role towards the disease prevalence & management. Rejuvenation is another unique aspect of kayachikitsa which involve use of Rasayan chikitsa to achieve an ideal progeny along with rejuvenation & vajikaran effect. The Rasayana therapy offer longevity, good memory and intelligence, improve immunity, luster, complexion, voice & strength. Rasayana help to destroys disease & combat ageing. Rasayana boost functioning of enzymes thus help to maintain normal physiological functioning. The conceptual principles of Rasayana therapy involve conservation and transmutation of energy. Different rasayana use for different purpose like; bala & ashwagandha rasayana to pacify vata, amalaki & shatavari for pitta dosha while bhallataka, guggul & garlic for pacifying kapha dosha. This article summarizes unique value of Rasayana as approaches of Kayachikitsa.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasayana, Kayachikitsa & Longevity.