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*Dr. Rahul Ishwarlal Desai, Dr. Maruf Yusuf Hiroli and Dr. Harshada Suhas Phate

ABSTRACT

The term ‘Rasayana’ is described as a medicine to prevent old age and prolong life.it is one of the eight specialties of Ayurveda that aims to preserve health. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 30/28] It aims at proper nourishment and transportation of nutritive fluid (rasa), blood (rakta) etc. [Dalhana on Su.Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/7] The primary objectives of knowledge of life (Ayurveda) are preserving health and preventing diseases. Rasayana treatments are important in the preservation of health, prevention of diseases, speedy recovery and rehabilitation from disease conditions. In current practices, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, adaptogenic, anabolic, nutraceuticals, anti-ageing therapies are considered forms of rasayana therapy. Ayurveda advises body purification before administration of rasayana therapy to achieve optimum benefits. Rasayana Chikitsa has importance from both preventive and curative aspect of the disease. To achieve healthy and longevity in life, there are various types of Rasayana described in Ayurveda. The Rasayana therapy has to be practiced with a number of prerequisites such as Vaya (age), Prakruti (constitution), Satmya (adaptability), and the status of the Doshas, Dhatus, Agni, Ojas, Strotas and others. The Rasayana therapy has principal object to promote rejuvenation, retard ageing process, defend body from various diseases, regulate metabolism and provide physical and mental strength.