EFFECTS OF RASAYANA IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES WSR TO GUDUCHI
Dr. Rashmi Payasi* and Dr. Rahul Sharma**
ABSTRACT
Rasayana is a selected branch of management controlling the primary aspect of the body viz. Dhatus, Agni and Srotas. Rasayana therapy boosts the immune system. The immunity of a person is increased and keeps him away from diseases due to regular use of Rasayana. The person becomes healthy and strong. Thus Rasayana helps in obtaining the optimum nourishment to the Dhatus. With the help of Rasayana, one can attain longevity, returns to youthfulness, strength, & gets sharp memory, mental power & freedom from disease. Disease is the outcome of combination of vitiated Dosha and Dooshya which happens when Vyadhikshamatwa (immunity) is decreased. Because of the lifestyle and changing environment, the immunity of people is decreasing day by day making them prone for getting afflicted with infectious diseases. The present day infectious diseases like Dengue, H1N1, AIDS, TB, Covid-19 etc. are only due to lowered immunity. Rasayana is believed to promote the process of Dhatuposhana and enrich Ojas leading to Vyadhikshamatva. Guduchi is considered one of the best Rasayanas and is unusual in its potent versatility. The significant actions of Guduchi include promoting Bala (cellular and humoral immunity), Agnideepana, cures fever, eliminates Ama (metabolic wastes and toxins), skin diseases, Upper respiratory tract infections, gout etc. It can be used as Swarasa, Kashaya, Satwa for internal use or as paste for external application in skin diseases to get the desirable effect.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Rasayana, Infectious diseases, Guduchi, Immunity Booster, Vyadhikshamatva.
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