AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON ROLE OF GHEE IN HEALTHY AGEING
Dr Monika and Dr Mangalagowri V Rao*
ABSTRACT
In India population of elderly is increasing, hence gaining tag of greying nation. Management of elderly poses various problems owing to physiological changes and development of many chronic problems. As per Ayurveda, ageing is a natural disease characterised with physiological increase of Vata, derangement of Agni, depletion of Dhatu (body tissues), Ojas (factor responsible for immunity) and Bala (strength) as a result of impaired nutrition. Old age is associated with cognitive impairments, loss of muscles and dryness of skin, wrinkling etc. Proper nourishment is key to prevention of ailments, hence proper dietary management is very important. Rasayanas (rejuvenators) in the form of diet, lifestyle and medicine have an important role in healthy ageing. Milk and ghee are best rejuvenating diet to counteract issues related with ageing. This review article specially deals about the role of ghee as Ajasrika Rasayana (rejuvenating diet) and how it helps to improve the quality of life in old age by pacifying the symptoms of ageing.
Keywords: Ajasrika Rasayana, Dhatukshaya, Ojas, Memory, Svabhavika Vyadhi.
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