Abstract

REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN GERIATRIC WOMEN

Shriya Sunil Deo* and Apoorva Sangoram

ABSTRACT

Background:- Ayurveda is a science of life and longevity. According to the Ayurveda, ageing is outcome of kala or parinama. Vata dosha is the most important factor in the pathophysiology of ageing obviously because of its natural predominance at that stage of life. Moreover, geriatric women face various health issues such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, obesity, post-menopausal symptoms, atrophic vaginitis etc. Ayurveda has suggested many herbs for delaying the process of ageing and age-related diseases. Prevention and management of health problems in geriatric women can be achieved with the use of ayurvedic herbs. Present article has focused on enhance knowledge of Ayurvedic Herbs used in geriatric women. Material and Methods:- Literature regarding herbs is reviewed from Nighantus, text books, research articles and websites. Haritaki, Amalaki, Shatavari, Punarnava, Shaliparni, Kumari these herbs are reviewed. Discussion and conclusion- The herbs enumerated here are rejuvenative, carminative, digestive, liver stimulants and tissue replenishers. So, these herbs are effective in various geriatric health issues and in degenerative joint disorders as well as neuromuscular disorders.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Herbs, Geriatric women, Diseases, Ageing, Menopause.