| The Sapthadhathus of human body viz: Rasa, | | | | rejuvenate our whole body system and helps us |
| Raktha, Mamsa, Medas, Asthi, Majja and Sukla | | | | in regaining the lost energies and enthusiasm in life. |
| get weakened due to our body's prolonged | | | | It delays aging of our cells and therefore prevents |
| structural changes, as we age. Maharishi Chyavana | | | | early signs of aging. |
| first propounded the idea of anti-aging therapy. | | | | Ashwagandha Withania somnifera is wonderful |
| When the Maharshi was bogged down by old age, | | | | anti-ageing ayurvedic herb that is widely used |
| and low energy levels, and married a young lady, | | | | for stress, stamina and brain functions. It contains |
| he started taking chyavanaprasha, an astonishing | | | | Withanolide which is anti-inflammatory; induces |
| tonic and anti-aging medicine [rasayana]. He soon | | | | significant regeneration of axons, dendrites, |
| found himself on the road to complete recovery. | | | | pre-synapses and post-synapses in the |
| Not only that. The rasayana also helped him to | | | | neurons.suppresses free radical generation; It |
| rediscover his youthful vitality and vigour. | | | | also ameliorates neuronal dysfunction. [5-7] |
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bhalltaka | | | | Shilajit is another most effective anti-ageing |
| (Semicarpus anacordium), Amla (Phyllantus | | | | resource. In Sanskrit shilajit means ruler of |
| emblica), Pippali (Piper longum), Guggul | | | | mountains and suppressor of weakness, so as |
| (Commiphora mukul), Giloya (Tinospora cordifolia) | | | | the name suggest it performs similar action i.e. it |
| and Ghrta Kumari (Aloe vera barbedensis) are | | | | helps in subduing weakness and makes our body |
| popular Ayurvedic herbs; Gold Bhasma, Lauha | | | | rule over all the diseases. Modern sciences regard |
| Bhasma, Vanga Bhasma, Naga Bhasma and Hartal | | | | it as a powerful antioxidant, which helps in delaying |
| are used by Ayurvedic practitioners for this | | | | preoxidation process of cells therefore helpful in |
| purpose. | | | | supporting our body for longitivity. Its properties |
| Amla - the master ingredient of Chyavanaprasha, | | | | like laghu (light) and ruksh (dry) helps and its ushna |
| is most popular anti-aging due to its Vata | | | | (hot) virya potency, presence of katu, tikta and |
| & Pitta balancing effects. Amla is useful in | | | | kashaya rasa makes it work as a powerful |
| the treatment of dementia, or loss of memory | | | | antioxidant and a good health supplement. |
| — medha kshaya — which afflicts the | | | | Chemically it is bundle of fulvic acid and several |
| elderly in all climates. It also protect the eyes | | | | minerals. Shilajit act as anti oxidant, and reduces |
| from premature cataract and improve vision. | | | | the production of free radicals important for |
| When taken with honey, it makes a refreshing | | | | anti-ageing treatment. Moreover due to ushna |
| combination, and improves energy levels in all age | | | | virya potency, shilajit is helpful in suppressing vata |
| groups. Amla is rich in tannins which retards the | | | | dosha, a master dosha very much responsible in |
| oxidation of Vitamin C. Pectin present in it has | | | | causing early aging changes and loss of energies in |
| well-known results in decreasing cholesterol. It | | | | body. Shilajit prevents wrinkles and loosening of |
| inhibits platelets agglutination. Its hematinic and | | | | skin thus helps in retarding early age changes in |
| lipalytic function [1-4] helps in countering diseases | | | | the body. |
| like scurvy and jaundice and tumors. It regulates | | | | Rasayana is a speciality Ayurvedic Program and |
| digestion and controls over secretions of acids | | | | has indoor & outdoor modules — |
| causing hyperacidity. Due to its sheet virya | | | | kutipravesika and vatatapika. The first ascribes |
| potency Amla has proven its effectiveness in liver | | | | itself to confining the patient in specially developed |
| related disorders, premature graying, hair loss, | | | | Ayurvedic home. During the treatment, the |
| encourages hair and nail growth, improves | | | | patient is evaluated and given suitable rasayana, in |
| eyesight, cleanses mouth, nourishes the teeth and | | | | order to restore natural health and freedom from |
| bones. A very good intestine and colon cleaner | | | | illness. In the vatatapika form of treatment, the |
| due to it action which promotes peristaltic | | | | patient can take suitable rasayana without rigid |
| movement of our gastro intestinal tract. Amla has | | | | restrictions and limitations. |
| powerful action on increased glucose level in blood | | | | The most effective rasayana kalp is prepared |
| therefore helps in normalizing blood sugar level due | | | | from Bhallataka (Semicarpus anacardium]. After |
| to presence of katu, tikta and kashaya rasa and | | | | proper purification, a decoction is prepared from |
| also because it helps in protein synthesis therefore | | | | the nut with a specific quantity of ghee and milk |
| helps in synthesis of insulin, a protein required for | | | | and kept in an air-tight container for 7-8 days. |
| balancing glucose levels in blood stream. Being a | | | | This wonderful anti-ageing formula is called Amrita |
| powerful antioxidant [4], Amla is considered as | | | | Bhallathaka Grta. A combination of Shilajeet, |
| one of the best hypotensive food supplement. | | | | Punarnava, Ashwagandha and Giloya can hit the |
| Long term administration of Amla gives lasting | | | | anti-ageing and neutraceutical market because it |
| relief in ulcers, inflammations, constipation, | | | | is backed by modern Phytotherapeutic research. |
| diarrhoea, hyperacidity and hypertension. Due to | | | | In addition, rasayana preparations such as |
| presence of kashaya rasa Amla is said to | | | | Shankupushpi, Brahmi & Mandukaparni have |
| enhance RBC production. Amla is also known for | | | | also been found to be equally effective. When |
| its cosmetic values as it helps in hair growth and | | | | mixed with honey, these rasayana supplements |
| reduces pigmentation on skin. Amla thus | | | | promote sleep naturally and improve memory. |