Concept of Rasayana and its Role in Current Times-A Review

Abstract

Introduction: The word Rasayana means the way for attaining excellent Rasadi  Dhatus. Rasayana is a unique branch of Ayurveda. It promotes the inner healing power  of an individual and helps in over taking the pain and disease while promoting the  immunity (Svasthasya Orjaskaram). As we know, in the present era, every human being  is living under pressure to survive. This stressful life harms our health, happiness and  inner sense of well-being. Increased pollution and excessive use of chemical products  are also a root of many fatal diseases. In this regard, Rasayana Therapy becomes an  essential tool to rejuvenate the body system for a better harmony in body, mind and  soul. Advances in recent decades in understanding of aging have revived interest in  antiaging factors and thus also in the Rasayana therapy. Rasayana Therapy is also  known as Rejuvenation therapy which aims to restore the body’s vigour and vitality. In  this review, concept of Rasayana and its role in the present era has been highlighted.  Methods: The material has been collected from various Ayurveda texts and scholarly  articles for deep understanding of Rasayana.  

Results: Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment influencing the fundamental  aspects of the body viz. dhatus (body tissues), agni (the metabolic activity) and  strotamsi (microcirculation) and helps in the prevention of aging. This review showed  that Rasayana may provide age-stabilizing effects along with the preservation and  promotion of health. 

Discussion: The purpose of Ayurveda is maintenance of Swasthya (health) and  treatment of the Aatura (diseased person).Rasayana is equally important in treatment of  diseases as well as in maintaining health. Use of different Rasayana herbs as per disease  is useful in correcting Dhatu Vaishamya and attaining Dhatu Samya. Proper  understanding and application of this concept in practice of Ayurveda would only lead  to perfect and precise treatment.