Review on Rasayana therapy to improve immunity for better health

Abstract

Ayurvedic medicine has many rejuvenating herbs, traditionally known as Rasayana, which improve health, immunity, vigor, vitality and longevity, as well as protect against stress and help in boosting immunity power. Rasayana Chikitsa (rejuvenation) is a inimitable branch of Ayurveda. The word “Rasayana” means the way for attaining excellent Rasadi Dhatus. In Ayurveda, one of the major methods of presentation of positive health has been described i.e. Rasayana. This resistance power of the body, which prevents the development of diseases, is called as Immunity or Vyadhikshamatva. The ultimate aim of Rasayan therapy is to correct dosha disturbances and improve Agni and Dhatu function which overall improves strength, immunity. Basically, the application of Rasayan therapy comes in the perspective of premature ageing (Jara) and death. Rasayanas are used as preventive, curative and health promotive purpose.