A REVIEW ON NEED OF RASAYANA THERAPY IN TODAYS LIFE
Dr. Akash P. Narwade* and Dr. Anupama J. Shimpi
ABSTRACT
In today’s life, due to newly emerging metabolic, genetic or infectious diseases, the physical and psychological health of people is affecting globally such as, currently the COVID19 pandemic. Hence we need immunity boosters to fight against infection. In ayurveda, therapeutics is of two types – 1. that which promotes strength and immunity in healthy and 2. That which alleviates disorder. That which promotes strength and immunity is included in Rasayana and vrishya (Aphrodisiac) treatment.[1] Rasayana is one of the eight clinical regimen. It not only helps attaining excellent dhatus right from Rasa to Shukra but also enhances satva guna. Rasayana is explained in all Samhitas. Different types of Rasayana, their properties, indications and contraindications of rasayana are explained in detail. Classification of Rasayana in different ways help us to understand its use in different indications. Aacharya charak explained that the person using Rasayana treatment, live for thousands of years unaffected by old age, debility, illness and death; that means it is equally important in treatment of disease as well as in maintaining health.
Keywords: Rasayana (Rejuvenation), vyadhikshamatva (immunity), Satva guna, Dhatu.
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