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@article{185917,
        author = {Dr. Swati},
        title = {A CRITICAL REVIEW ON MEDHYA AND RASAYANA DRAVYAS W.S.R NOOTROPIC AND ANTIOXIDANT DRUG},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3529-3532},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185917},
        abstract = {Ayurveda has two aims i.e., promotion and prevention of health and other cure from the disease. So, it is necessary to rejuvenate the body system through Rasayana dravyas for better harmony of the body, mind and soul. The Rasayana drugs and formulations provides long life, Medha (good memory), Smriti (intelligence) , health, youthful life, excellence of lustre, good colour complexion and voice, broad mindness, increase of strength of body and sense organs, success in speech, sexual power and brilliance. good memory power acts as a catalyst in all walks of life, be it academic success or maintenance of personal relationships. Memory is the mental capacity of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences. Rasayana drugs act as Nootropic- by promoting intelligence and functions of brain e.g., Medhya Rasayana. This present study will be design to screen the drugs having both Medhya and Rasayana action.
There are some dravyas which is recommended as Medhya and Rasayana action e.g Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shankhpushpi, Mandukparni.
This study will throw a light on the probable mode of action of dravyas (Rasayana and Medhya) on the basis of their rasapanchaka i.e rasa, guna,virya, vipaka, doshghanta and their pharmacological action.},
        keywords = {Dravyas, Medhya, Rasayana, Nootropic},
        month = {October},
        }