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@article{184530,
        author = {Neha Sharma},
        title = {“Rasayana: Understanding Its Concept and Role in Staying Healthy During Ageing”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {1874-1877},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184530},
        abstract = {Ageing is a natural and inevitable process described in Ayurveda as one of the Swabhavika Vyadhis. However, due to the modern lifestyle, factors such as unhealthy Ahara, lack of Vyayama, disturbed Nidra, and chronic Manasika Bhava contribute to early ageing, or Akalaja Jara. Ayurveda offers a specialized branch called Rasayana Tantra, which focuses on the promotion of health, prevention of diseases, and delay of the ageing process. Rasayana is not limited to herbal formulations, it is a comprehensive approach involving balanced diet, Achara Rasayana, and rejuvenating therapies aimed at nourishing all Dhatus, enhancing Agni, promoting Ojas, and improving Medha. Classical texts like Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita detail various forms of Rasayana, including Kutipraveshika, Vatatapika, and Medhya Rasayana. Herbal drugs such as Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Guduchi, Shatavari, and Brahmi are well-known for their Rasayana properties. Modern research has confirmed their antioxidant, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and adaptogenic effects, showing their potential in managing age-related conditions like cognitive decline, anxiety, immune dysfunction, and general debility. This review aims to understand the classical principles of Rasayana and their clinical relevance in healthy ageing. Integrating Rasayana therapy with modern preventive care can help in achieving Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam, the Ayurvedic goal of maintaining the health of the healthy, making it highly relevant in today’s geriatric care and lifestyle disorders.},
        keywords = {Ageing, Rasayana Tantra, Rasayana, Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam},
        month = {September},
        }