Exploring the therapeutic potential of Panchakarma in Geriatrics

  • Khushbhu Sharma Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Panchakarma, Rani Dullaiya Ayurvedic P.G. College & Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • Atul B. Pawar Professor & HOD, Dept. Of Panchakarma, Rani Dullaiya Ayurvedic P.G. College & Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.1.47
Keywords: Ayurveda, Panchkarma, Geriatrics, Rejuvenation, Elderly health

Abstract

Ayurveda holds special space in the world where it gives great emphathy to prevention of disease and promotion of health to all people irrespective of age whether they belong to younger, middle or older age. Ayurvedic literature consider Vriddha Avastha as the Swabhav of life in which dhatus get degenerated which leads to brain related disorders like, parkinson disease, body weakness, uncontrolled bowel movement, memory loss and many more leading to affected daily lifestyle. Panchkarma in geriatric arising as special branch focusing on promotion of rejuvenation along with promotion of health, mobility, mental wellness in old age people.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.10.1.47
Published: 2025-03-16
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Khushbhu Sharma, & Atul B. Pawar. (2025). Exploring the therapeutic potential of Panchakarma in Geriatrics. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 10(1), 299 - 301. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.1.47
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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): JANUARY
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