RASAYANA CHIKISTA: ANTIAGENING THERAPY OF AYURVEDA

Abstract

Ayurveda is the ancient system of Medicine in the world. Ayurved, the science of life deals with every aspect of life. Ayurveda has two aims i.e. prevention and promotion of health and secondly cure from the disease. Rasayana may be employed for fulfilling both of them i.e. protection and promotion of health and curing the diseases. Rasayana is one of its eight branches being practiced since time immemorial. Rasayana therapy has been described in Ayurved as a systematic and scientific medical discipline. Rasayana drugs are those medicines which are capable of imparting superior Rasas and Dhatus to the body and toning up the system of healthy persons. Rasayana aid in increasing natural immunity, enhancing general wellbeing, improving the functioning of all fundamental organs of the body and keep the signs of early aging at bay. The main purpose of Rasayana therapy is to impede the aging process and to delay the degenerative process in the body. Rasayana is the term given to special herbs, fruits or any other form of medication that are known to promote positive health and longevity. After taking Rasayana we can learn how to maintain a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of life and help others also to understand it. This will help in establishing the peace, happiness and love.