AYURVEDA DRUGS FOR GERIATRIC CARE: A LITERARY REVIEW
Dr. Khatik Rohit Kumar*, Dr. Neeraj Kanungo, Dr. Tiwari Ashish and Vijayata Kanungo
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda the Indian science of health management considered ageing as a condition of degeneration. Ageing mentioned under Svabhavabalapravrittavyadhi which occur naturally and associated with other condition like; kshudha, anidra, jara and mrityu. Ageing resembles different manifestation including skin wrinkles, graying hairs, baldness and fatigue. Ayurveda suggested various approaches for the prevention of early ageing such as; good conduction of daily regimen, balance diet, panchakarma, yoga and medicine. The use of herbal medicine for geriatric care mainly involves utilization of Rasayana therapies such as; amalaki rasayana, triphala rasayana, brahma rasayana and medhya rasayana. Present article described role of herbal medicine for geriatric care along with panchakarma.
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