Abstract

MEDHYA RASAYANAS OF CHARAK – A REVIEW

Sachin*, Om Prakash Sharma and Naresh Garg

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has a novel concept of rasayanas i.e the drugs that rejuvenate the body functions up to the molecular level. The concept of rasayana is not just revitalizing of tissues as Acharyas have classified them according to their peculiar actions on specific systems. Acharya Charaka has given a vivid explanation on four medhya rasayanas viz. Shankapushpi kalka, swarasa of Mandookaparni, Yashtimadhu along with milk and Guduchi kwath. In order to know the motto behind selection of these four drugs in their respective kashaya kalpnas as stated, we need to know their neuro pharmacological actions to elaborate the medhya karma. This short review highlights the properties of these dravyas in their specific kalpana

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