A REVIEW ON GUNA AND KARMA OF AYURVEDIC DRAVYAS USED FOR JARA CHIKITSA
Dr. Kamini Harishchandrasingh Rajput* and Dr. Pandhari Uttamrao Ingle
ABSTRACT
Acharya Sushruta categorized Jara as a natural process, putting it under Swabhavabalapravritta Vyadhi. Preeminence of Vata dosha and the malfunction of Rasa and other Dhatus, Strotas and Agni, is responsible for many degenerative alterations and body function decline as a whole. In Ayurveda, anti-aging is included under Rasayana therapy, which is intended to retard the aging process and reverse its ill effects. Rasayana therapy increases longevity, enhances immunity, and enhances mental and intellectual functions. Ancient Ayurvedic literature mentions different single and composite preparations with Rasayana activity, which is important in the nourishment of various Dhatus. Vatahar, Madhur, Amla, Ruchikar, Ushna, Dipan, Kaphavatahara and Balya trait of Ayurvedic medicines enhances vitality, skin health, intelligence and metabolism, thus provides advantages in early aging. This article describes role of Guna and Karma of Ayurvedic Dravyas recommended for Jara Chikitsa.
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