Abstract

CRITICAL STUDY OF BADAM PAK WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ITS RASAYANA ACTIVITY IN GERIATRICS

Gaurav S. Bansod*, Vinod Ramteke and Raman Belge

ABSTRACT

Geriatrics is a medical practice that addresses the complex needs of older patients and emphasizes maintaining functional independence even in the presence of chronic disease. Treatment of geriatric patients requires a different strategy and is very complex. In India, the population share of adults 60 years and above, grew 20.3 million in 1950 to more than 116 million today and study suggested that by 2050 more than 324 million individuals would be aged more than 60 years & above. According to Ayurveda, Jara is supposed as a Swabhavaja yadhi (natural disease) to slow down ageing process and its related complication Rasayana chikista is advised. For better well-being of human life and disease-free state Badam pak the Avleha Kalpana mentioned in Ayurved Sar sangraha is advised for daily routine as a dietary factor. Aim and Objective: To study action of Badam pak avleha kalpana as a rasayana in geriatrics. Material and Methods: The Ayurvedic classics, research articles, online journals are thoroughly reviewed to compile relevant and scientific data about Badam pak its ingredients and Geriatrics (Jara). Observation and Result: The review of Ayurvedic classics, research articles, online journals have proved the antioxidant, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, tonic for brain heart and blood vessel activity of the ingredients of Badam pak. Conclusion: Badam pak is a herbomineral formulation. This critical review presents collective knowledge of its pharmacological, therapeutic action and probable antioxidant, neuropropective, anxiolytic, tonic for brain heart and blood vessel. Thus, badam pak can be safely prescribed to the patients suffering from Geriatrics (Jara) & its disorder.

Keywords: Avleha Kalpana, Antioxidant, Badam pak, Geriatrics, Jara, Rasayana chikista