Survey Study on Role of Ksheera and Ksheerotpanna Padartha for Longevity

Abstract

Ritucharya, Ahar that  brings in cumulation ‘swasthya’(Health)to the individual. Ksheer (Milk)is one  of the Pranija Aahariya drava dravya enriched with Gunas essential for the  efficient smooth functioning of the body. This article is a survey study  conducted under Nirogi Rajasthan programe on 1500 people aged above 60  years irrespective of their gender. The data contained in this research was  obtained from a study, that consisted of set of questionnaires which reflects on  subjective health parameters stated in Ayurveda, achieved after consumption of  dairy products. The effect of regular intake of ksheera and ksheerotpanna  padarth in context with longevity is explained here. The overall percentage of  dugdha Sevana was 84.20%. Same as 1101 person take proper dadhi sevana  and overall percentage 73.40% and ghrita sevana 1336 -89.07%. This shows  that the people taking Rasayana have better life expectancy (longevity).