Abstract

RASAYANA: A CONCEPT OF LONGEVITY

Dr. Garima Srivastava, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Soni*

ABSTRACT

Rasayana, one of the most essential branch of Ayurveda, being practiced effectively and extensively since ages, is a group of medicinal preparations which are immune-stimulants and capable of preventing the causation of many ailments such as untimely ageing. The term Rasayan essentially refers to nourishment or nutrition. Rasayan remedies act essentially on nutrition dynamics and rejuvenate the body and psyche. Ageing is a process of unfavourable progressive changes associated with decline in vigour and ending in death. The process of ageing involves the coexistence of two opposing factors namely evolution (growth) and involution (atrophy). Ageing in individuals is affected to a greater extent by genetic factors, diet, social conditions and the occurrence of age related disorders. The problems of health due to modernization can be solved by increasing resistance against diseases and psychological improvement by implementing Rasayan Therapy. The answer to prevent premature ageing also lies in Rasayan Therapy. As this important branch of acquaintance is not much in practice, comprehensive efforts are needed to revive this useful discipline of Ayurveda for the welfare of humanity. However, it is possible to reduce the virulence of aging and improve the quality of life thereupon. In this regard, Rasayana can be of great help. In total, Rasayana is the science of nutrition and complete health care.

Keywords: Rasayan, Ayurveda, ageing, rejuvenation.