CONCEPT OF MEDHYA RASAYANA IN MANAS ROGA AND PRAKRITI
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Ayurveda is the ancient science of medicine in the world; its legancy goes back to vedic era. Ayurveda has a unique holistic approach towards life, health & cure. The rasayana or rejuvenation is one of the eight specialized branches of ayurveda. A good intellectual power acts as a catalyst in all aspects of life. Medhya Rasayana is claimed to promote cognitive function of the brain & help in regeneration of neural tisse beside producing antistern, memory enhancing effect. The mental abnormalities like excessive aggression and tendency of maladjustment can be included in one or other form of manasa vikaras of Ayurveda. The Manasa prakriti also plays a key role in these mental faculties. This requires the management in the form of Medhya Rasayana. The Present study was designed to study the beneficial effect of medhya rasayana in manas roga. Four medhya rasayana are mentioned in the 1st chapter of Charake Samhita. Acharya used swarara (fresh juice) of maridukapani leaves, churna (powder) of Yasthimadhu root & stolon along with milk, exract of Guduchi stem & Paste of the whole plant of Shankhapuspi. All these have multi-dimensional actions having influence on mental health. They not only enhance the Dhi (power of acquisition), Dhriti (power of retention), Smriti (power of recollection) but also rejuvenate the whole system & their pathways.
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Dr. Vibuti Sharma
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