A REVIEW ON RASAYANA; THEIR PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS ON BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM AND THERAPEUTIC IMPORTANCE
Dr. Tushar Kakar, Dr. Shailendra K. Pund* and Dr. Ganesh Belorkar
ABSTRACT
Rasayan chikitsa is one of the important therapeutic modality of Ayurveda which provides good memory, intelligence, immunity, longevity, complexion and strength, etc. Rasayana not only suppresses pathogenesis of diseases but it also helps to health of healthy person. Physiologically Rasayana drugs pacify Doshas, boost Dhatus, purify blood, eliminates Ama & Mala and improves circulatory process therefore imparts many health benefits. Rasayana therapy helps in physical as well as mental problems and helps to treat mental ailments like; memory loss, mental functioning impairment, depression, stress and anxiety, etc. Mandukparni, Shankhapushpi, Yashtimadhu, Amalaki, Guggul and Guduchi, etc. are some Rasayana drugs used for various therapeutic purposes. Considering importance of Rasayana therapy present article described Ayurveda properties of some common Rasayana drugs in view to explore this area for upcoming researchers.
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