Rasayana(Rejuvenation)in Ayurveda with modern reference

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Introduction:-
Most of the diseases in present era are caused by mainly oxidative stress which results from an Imbalance between formation and

neutralization of FREE RADICALS.FREE RADICALS is produced in the body as a byproduct of normal metabolism,as a result of exposure to harmful radiation,and various types of pollutants released by air pollution,Water pollution,etc. As FREE RADICALS are highly reactive,they can cause severe damage to cellular component and are implicated in variety of disease.

FREE RADICALS are normaly neutrilized by efficient systems in body which includes Antioxidants enzymes and nutrients derived antioxidant small molecules(Vitamin C,Vitamin E,etc). To be healthy there should be delicate balance between FREE RADICALS and antioxidants.
In some pathological conditions like Diabetes mellitus and other ill conditions,Oxidative stress cause the level of antioxidants to fall below normal.Antioxidants supplement for such conditions are expected to be beneficial.
As a Preventive measure against certain disease,the best approach for healthy individual is to regularly consume an adequate amount of antioxidants rich herbs and foods.

Ayurveda has two aims:
  1. Prevention and promotion of health 
  2. Cure of Disease 

In present era everyone wants to be younger  and increase the life span by staying healthy.but,various cells and tissue of the body  undergo changes as age advance. So it is necessary to rejuvenate the body systems for better harmony of body,mind and soul and RASAYANA CHIKITSA do exactly the same.


RASAYANA CHIKITSA also known as Rejuvenation therapy.It is one among the eight branch of Ayurveda and it aims at achieving long and healthy life.Ayurveda gives important to give good health rather than curing any disease.RASAYANA CHIKITSA retards the aging and it basically boost the OJA (Vital force of body) and the immune system. 
RASAYANA CHIKITSA can be used regularly as food for maintaining good balance between mental and physical health.They may be used either alone or with other treatment as an adjuvant.

Effect of RASAYANA according to charaka (Charaka samhita,Chikitsa sthana,1:7-8)

Long life, heightened memory and intellect, freedom from disease, youthfulness, excellence of complexion, luster, and of voice; optimum strength of the physical body and the senses; fulfillment of whatever is spoken; reverence of all people—all this does one obtain by the proper use of rasayanas. These rasayanas are so called because they replenish the vital fluids of the body.
RASAYANA is the substance which decreases the aging process,Increase the Longevity and increase the mental as well as Physical strength and which destroy the disease process.
The word RASAYANA means the way for attaining excellent rasadi dhatus.The improved nutritional status and better quality of dhatus lead to series of secondary attributes of rasayana which bestow Longevity,strength and good immunity.

General combinations of herbs used as RASAYANA CHIKITSA(Rejuvenation therapy)in Ayurveda.
  • A person must have one Haritaki(Terminalia chebula)after digestion of food,two vibhitaki(Terminalia bellerica)before food and four amlaki(Phyllanthus emblica)after food with Ghee and honey to achieve healthy and long disease free life.this combination is known as "TRIPHALA RASAYANA".

  • Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) is taken with different item in different season,see below chart, 
  • The one who takes Bhrungraj swarasa (juice of Eclipta alba) for one month and should drink only milk when he feels hungry than he will live long and disease free healthy life.
  • The one who regularly takes powder of Amalaki(Phyllanthus emblica),Bhrungraj(Eclipta alba)and black sesame gets black hair and live disease free long life.
  • The one who takes Haritaki(Terminalia chebula) with either hundred year old Jagrry,Honey,Shunthi(Zingiber officinale),Pippali (piper longum)or rock salt daily lives for hundred year disease free life.
  • The one who takes powder of five,seven,eight or ten pippali(Piper longum) with Honey or ghee (Unequal quantity)depending on individuals body constitution lives healthy and disease free longlife.

Apart from general or regular use of herbs for healthy and disease free longlife ayurveda also described RASAYANA CHIKITSA for spacific disease conditions or herbs targetting particular organs:-
  • Ashwangandha choorna (Withania somnifera powder) with milk or ghee for increasing strength of tissue and organ.
  • Pippali(Piper longum) for Respiratory system.
  • Garlic and guggulu(Commiphora mukul) for  adipose system.
  • Haritaki(Terminalia chebula),Amlaki (Phyllanthus emblica) and vibhitaki(Terminalia bellerica) for digestive system.

  • Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhapushpi (Evolvulus alsinoides)and  Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) for Nervous system.
  • Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa) for urinary system.
  • Pravala (Red Coral-Corralium rubrum), kukkutandatwak bhasma (calcinated hen's egg) and Vanshalochana (bamboo manna) for skeleton system,it provides essential calcium to bone and its tissue.
  • Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for reproductive system.
  • Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) for problem related to female reproductive system.
 RASAYANA according to constitution:-
  • Bala(Sida cordifolia) and Ashwagandha(Withania somnifera) for Vata.
  • Shatavari(Asparagus racemosus) and Guduchi(Tinosporia cordifolia) for pitta.
  • Pippali (piper longum),Garlic for kapha.
Formulations which acts as rasayana:-
  1. Chyvanprasha
  2. Makardhwaj rasa
  3. Purnachandra rasa
  4. Siddha makardhwaj
  5. Vasantkusumakar rasa
  6. Trailokyachintamani rasa
  7. Shiva gutika
  8. Amrut bhallataka
  9. Saraswata aristha
  10. Vidanga avlehya
  11. Brmah rasayana
  12. Vardhman pippali rasayana
If we study whole rasayana subject in Ayurveda we find two herbs used every where, Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Amlaki(Phyllanthus emblica) so, this confirm that these two herbs are best in Fighting oxidative stress and removing free radicals from body.Amlaki(Phyllanthus emblica)contains high amount of Ascorbic acid or  vitamin C (up to 445 mg per 100 g) which is highest in any herb. so in day to day life we can consume any of these herb regularly to fight with disease and to achieve healthy and long life.




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