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== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
The word "Rasayana" is composed of 2 terms.
The word "Rasayana" is composed of 2 terms.
* Rasa (रस।) - Rasa is one of the 7 [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]]. It refers to a body tissue/fluid which is believed to be the essence of nutrition
* Rasa (रस।) - [[Rasa Dhatu (रस धातु)|Rasa]] is one of the 7 [[Dhatus (धातवः)|dhatus]]. It refers to 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) that provide Rasa dhatu access to other dhatus.
* Ayana(अयन।) - The pathway towards all body tissue elements (to nourish and replenish them) that provide Rasa dhatu access to other dhatus.
Thus, Rasayana means the therapy that is targeted at nutrition of all the body tissues.
Thus, Rasayana means the therapy that is targeted at nutrition of all the body tissues.