Chyawanaprasha Rasayana: Proven Secret of Longevity
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Rasayana formulations in Ayurveda provide longevity, memory, intelligence, freedom from diseases, youthful age as well as physical strength. It is good for all age groups, prevents the effects of early ageing and increased immunity. The areas of specific consideration in Ayurveda are geriatrics, rejuvenation, nutrition, immunology, genetics, and higher consciousness. Ayurvedic text describes set of rejuvenating measures to impart biological sustenance to the bodily tissues. These remedies called “Rasayana” which are claimed to act as micronutrient. Geriatrics, a condition inevitable to all mankind, brings with it a series of disease and disorders. Chyawanaprasha being classified as Rasayana, maintains the body’s integrity & rejuvenates by improving digestion, pacifying vikrita tridosha, & regulates Vata thereby delaying the ageing process & thus enhances the longevity. Also its one amongst the unique polyherbal formulation classically mentioned for its wide range of indications including the vulnerable group i.e., children & diseased persons. Again, it has proved efficacy on number of conditions ranging from acute origin like cough, cold to chronic disorders such as tuberculosis, asthma, bronchospasm, etc. It contains about 50 ingredients; most of them have been scientifically well established individually for their health care benefits. In this article a brief review of this all-time proven Ayurvedic remedy has been taken along with its pharmaceutical, chemical and clinical parameters. Efforts are made to evaluate the potency of the formulation on the basis of various research works available on Chyawanaprasha itself as well as its main ingredients and to co relate its benefits with the management of senility of the body
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Thakur Vivek, Vashisht Kiran, Singh Jaspreet
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