A review on Rasaushadhi in Geriatrics as a Rasayana
Keywords:
Geriatrics, Ageing, Rasayana, Rasaushadhi
Abstract
Worldwide the elderly population is increasing and geriatrics is emerging as a challenging speciality. It is now felt necessary to develop newer strategies for geriatric healthcare. The conventional system of medicine focusing more in the area of management of diseases of old age. Ayurveda has broad spectrum of preventive measures for combating the ageing process. Rasayana Tantra is a branch of Ayurveda, exclusively devotes to Jarajanya Vyadhi. Rasaushadhis are being the backbone of Ayurveda due to its Rasayana and therapeutic properties. Here is an attempt is made to discuss Rasayana property of Rasaushadhis in geriatrics.
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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v6i02.1261
Published: 2021-04-30
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Dr. Simi Jose, Dr. Chaitra L.V. A review on Rasaushadhi in Geriatrics as a Rasayana. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2021Apr.30 [cited 2025Apr.10];6(02):137-42. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1261
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