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Rasayana (रसायनम्) is one of the 8 main branches of Ayurveda. This branch deals with use of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures to provide and prolong positive health. Rasayana can also be considered as the rejuvenation therapy, wellness promoting therapy and preventive healthcare modality to confer health and longevity. Various modern research studies have reported that traditional Ayurveda Rasayana treatments work as rejuvenating therapies by offering effective anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, Adaptogenic and Immuno-modulator activities. Thus, Rasayana treatment is also popularly known as Anti-ageing therapy.

Rasayana (रसायनम्।) is one of the 8 main branches of Ayurveda. This branch deals with use of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures to promote positive health. Rasayana treatment also acts as the rejuvenation therapy, health & wellness promoting therapy and preventive healthcare regimen to confer health and longevity. Rasayana treatments are primarily aimed at providing essential nourishment to all the body tissues and enhancing their strength.

 

Various modern research studies have now reported that, traditional [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] Rasayana treatments work as rejuvenating therapies by offering effective anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, Adaptogenic and Immuno-modulator activities. Thus, Rasayana treatment is also popular as an Anti-ageing therapy.

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

Rasayana is defined as the means of procuring the best qualities of different dhatus (tissues) in [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]]. Rasayana therapy also improves longevity, memory, intelligence, health, youth, complexion, voice, motor, and sensory strength<ref>Vidyanath R, Nishteswar K. A handbook of history of Ayurveda. Varanasi: Chowkambha Sanskrit Series Offi ce;2006:1-386</ref>

Rasayana is defined as the means of procuring the best qualities of different [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]] (धातवः। body building tissues) in [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]] (शरीरम्।). Rasayana therapy also improves longevity, memory, intelligence, health, youth, complexion, voice, motor power and sensory responsiveness<ref>Vidyanath R, Nishteswar K. A handbook of history of Ayurveda. Varanasi: Chowkambha Sanskrit Series Offi ce;2006:1-386</ref>. According to Ayurveda, the body fluid named 'Rasa' is responsible for transport of nutrients to all other tissues that hold the entire body and give its necessary strength. Disease develops in body only when the Dhatus (body tissues) lack strength and thus create seat for vitiated [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Doshas]] ultimately leading to development of disease. Thus, proper nourishment, strength and quantity of Dhatus in one's body is essential in order to combat diseases. Rasayana therapies are designed with this aim to improvise the strength of body tissues. Supreme quality Dhatus in addition to provide defense against diseases, help to enhance the other faculties like cognition, complexion, immunity, physical strength etc. Thus, Rasayana is also recognized as rejuvenation therapies that include use of herbs, food, specialized dietary regimen, special health-promoting conduct/behavior and other drugs.

 

Rasayana tantra is a specialized practice in the form of rejuvenation recipes, dietary regimen, special health-promoting conduct/behavior and drugs.

Rasa (रस।) - Rasa means a body tissue/fluid which is believed to be the essence of nutrition

Ayana(अयन।) - The pathway towards all body tissue elements (to nourish and replenish them)

The word "Rasayana" means the pathway for essence of nutrition (Rasa-) towards all body tissue elements (-ayana) to nourish and replenish them.

== रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==

== रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==