Rasayan Chikitsa an Overview

Ayurveda means Science of Life. It deals with each and every aspect of life. Health in Ayurveda is conceived as union of sound body, mind, senses & soul. Maintenance and promotion of health and happiness is the first objective while next is to prevention of disease and cure of sickness .Ayurveda offers wonderful tools for better lifestyle .The knowledge of Dinacharya ,Rutucharya, Swasthavritta,,Rasayana gives us a guideline for promotion of health. Trayouppasthambha i.e.Aahar (Diet), Nidra (Sleep),Bramhacharya (Sexual behavior) influences on health. Rasayanchikishta is one of the specialized branches of Ayurveda which deals with maintenance of health. According to Modalities three types of RasayanaAchar,Draya,Aahar rasayana plays effective and safe solution for various health problems like life style disorders,dengenerative conditions etc. There are many other medicines as well as body purifications has rejuvenator properties. Acharya Charaka widely narrated the effect of specific thoughtsbehavior-life style pattern (Achara rasayana) on health which helps to boost the immunity for prevention of various infection. The aim of this study to review the importance of Rasayana in promotion of health and prevention of disease. All the relevant material was compiled from various books. Research articles are also searched form various websites. All references were collected and finally conclusion was drawn. Key word-Rasayana ,Dinacharya, Rutucharya, swasthavritta ,Achar rasayana

Rasayanchikishta is one of the specialized branches of Ayurveda which deals with maintenance of health. According to Modalities three types of Rasayana-Achar,Draya,Aahar rasayana plays effective and safe solution for various health problems like life style disorders,dengenerative conditions etc. There are many other medicines as well as body purifications has rejuvenator properties. Acharya Charaka widely narrated the effect of specific thoughtsbehavior-life style pattern (Achara rasayana) on health which helps to boost the immunity for prevention of various infection.
The aim of this study to review the importance of Rasayana in promotion of health and prevention of disease. All the relevant material was compiled from various books. Research articles are also searched form various websites. All references were collected and finally conclusion was drawn.

Need of study
Today with changing lifestyle people are suffering from different disorders hence to treat these disorders we not only need to give medication but we need to follow the healthy lifestyle. For that we need to know the ill habits which cause the various disease and solution for that through healthy lifestyle.

Aim and objectives
 To review Rasayan mentioned in different Ayurvedic classical text.  To study role of Rasayan in promotion of health and prevention of disease.

Material and Method
For the process of rejuvenation Ayurveda has described a unique therapy-Rasayan Therapy. Drugs described under Rasayan act on Agni, Dhatu and stoats level and help in formation of prashashta Dhatus maintaining a perfect equilibrium of all the Dosha and Dhatus.
Types of Rasayan-1) According to mode of Action or procedure-

6) According to achievable outcome-
1) Naimitika Rasayan-is given to balance a specific cause which is causing a disease in the body .It hastens the recovery from prevailing disease .e.g .Triphala Rasayan, Dhatri Rasayan 2)Ajasrika Rasayan-is used to maintain good health and improve the quality of life through a healthy lifestyle ,diet OR exercise e.g. Milk ,ghee, honey, adopting the principles of proper sleep.
3) Kamya Rasayan-is used to fulfill a wish or desire. 1) Medhya Kamya-used for enhancing the memory.
2) Prana kamya-used for achieving best quality of prana.

Mode of action-
To getting adequate quality and quantity of Ahara rasa with its proper circulation through channels is the main concept of Rasayan which helps to improve digestion and metabolism as well as microcirculations, thus enabling the organisms to procure the best qualities of different Dhatus .Rasayan acts on 7 dhatus which further improves the oja i.e. immunity. This oja leads to immune leads to immune the body by nonspecific which are medicated by neutophils helped by monocytes and by specific which are medicated by B lymphocytes which acts against the virus ,bacteria etc. And by humeral which are medicated by B lymphocytes become plasma cells and produces immunoglobin which destroys antigens. Majority of Rasayan drugs works on multiple area and helps in achievement of Vyadhikshamatva through its Dipana ,Pachana, Medhya and non specific immune booster properties.

Discussion-
Rasayan drugs acts inside the human body by modulating the neuro-endocrinoimmune system to keep away from disease, Rasayan therapy enhances the quality of Rasa ,enriches it with nutrients so one can attains longevity ,memory, intelligence ,freedom from disorders, youthfulness ,excellence of luster ,complexion and voice ,optimum development of physique and sense organs, mastery over phonetics and brilliance Oja represent vitality, vigor and capacity to resist decay and disease. Vyadhikshamvta depends on the presence of Oja. The deficiency of Ojas leads to degeneration of body .Rasayan acts as ''Immunomodulator of body' by acting on T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes.

Conclusion and Result-
Rasayan therapy means procedure of rejuvitalization and revitalization. Rasayan is used to improve Vyadhikshyamtva it may be helpful to promotes the health and prevention of disease .There are many drugs as well as body purification have rejuvenator properties .Life style code i.e. Achara Rasayan ,Dinnacharya, Rutucharya, Sadhvrita can be used for prevention of disease and improve quality of life. Vast research studies are needed so that can be used as preventive tool in future.