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 == व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
 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.
 Thus, Rasayana means the therapy that is targeted at nutrition of all the body tissues.

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 Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in the world, provides lots of lead to find active and therapeutically useful compounds from plants. ‘Rasayana’ formulations in Indian traditional medicine may have antioxidant activity arising from individual plants, and may act synergistically to prevent aging and related degenerative diseases.[Needs editing]
 == References ==
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 [[Category:Ayurveda]]

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 == रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==
-Acharya Sushruta has defined Rasayana on the basis of end results obtained with this treatment. He defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases.<blockquote>रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वयःस्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थं च । (Sush. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>rasāyanatantraṁ nāma vayaḥsthāpanamāyurmedhābalakaraṁ rogāpaharaṇasamarthaṁ ca ।</blockquote>Sharangadhara Samhita explains the term 'Rasayana' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases. <blockquote>रसायनं च तज्ञेयं यज्जराव्याधिनाशनम् । (Shar. Samh. Purva Khanda)<ref>Sharangadhacharya. Sharangadhara Samhita, Edited: Pandit Parashurama Sastri Vidyasagar with Adamalla Dipika and Kashirama’s Gudartha Dipika, 7th edition, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi. 2008:37</ref></blockquote><blockquote>rasāyanaṁ ca tajñeyaṁ yajjarāvyādhināśanam ।</blockquote>
+Acharya Sushruta has defined Rasayana on the basis of end results obtained with this treatment. He defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases.<blockquote>रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वयःस्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थं च । (Sush. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>rasāyanatantraṁ nāma vayaḥsthāpanamāyurmedhābalakaraṁ rogāpaharaṇasamarthaṁ ca ।</blockquote>Sharangadhara Samhita explains the term 'Rasayana' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases. <blockquote>रसायनं च तज्ञेयं यज्जराव्याधिनाशनम् । (Shar. Samh. Purva Khanda 4)<ref>Sharangadhacharya. Sharangadhara Samhita, Edited: Pandit Parashurama Sastri Vidyasagar with Adamalla Dipika and Kashirama’s Gudartha Dipika, 7th edition, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi. 2008:37</ref></blockquote><blockquote>rasāyanaṁ ca tajñeyaṁ yajjarāvyādhināśanam ।</blockquote>
 == अष्टाङ्गायुर्वेदे रसायनस्य स्थानम् ॥ Place of Rasayana in Ayurveda ==

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 == रसायनस्य भेदाः ॥ Classification of Rasayanas ==
-Rasayanas are classified on the basis of the purpose behind its usage as follows:
+Classification on the basis of the purpose behind its usage as follows:
 # Naimittika Rasayna
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 It is used to improve a specific function (kama desire). It also improves prana (life energy),
-==== Medha kamya; ====
+==== Medha kamya ====
-used for enhancing the memory and intellect. e.g. Shankhapushpi.
+The type of Rasayana therapy used for enhancing the memory and intellect is called as Medha kamya rasayana. e.g. Use of Shankhapushpi as a rasayana in an individual willing to enhance the congnitive and intellectual abilities.
-==== Ayush Kamya; ====
+==== Ayush Kamya ====
-used for increasing longevity.
+The type of rasayana therapy primarily used for increasing longevity. Ayurveda treatises have mentioned some such herbs that can infuse such energies in one's body which help to strengthen the union of body, mind, senses and consciousness and ultimately increase longevity. Various such herbs act on different levels and perform specific activity. A vaidya can help to select the right herb from the range suitable for a particular individual and suggest the proper regimen of Ayush kamya rasayaan therapy.
-As per method of use-
+=== Type of rasayanas as per method of use ===
-# Vatatapika Rasayana or outdoor practice
+Rasayana treatments have also been classified on the basis of the method of their use and regulations involved while consuming the Rasayanas. On this ground the following types of Rasayans have been described in Ayurveda treatises:
-# Kutipraveshika Rasayana or intensive indoor regimen(inclusive of panchkarma) using a specially designed trigarbha rasayana kuti or therapy chamber
+# Vatatapika Rasayana : Outdoor practice
 Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in the world, provides lots of lead to find active and therapeutically useful compounds from plants. ‘Rasayana’ formulations in Indian traditional medicine may have antioxidant activity arising from individual plants, and may act synergistically to prevent aging and related degenerative diseases.[Needs editing]
 == References ==

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 == रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==
-Acharya Sushruta has defined Rasayana on the basis of end results obtained with this treatment. He defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases.<blockquote>रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वयःस्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थं च । (Sush. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7])</ref></blockquote>Sharangadhara Samhita explains the term 'Rasayana' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases.
+Acharya Sushruta has defined Rasayana on the basis of end results obtained with this treatment. He defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases.<blockquote>रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वयःस्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थं च । (Sush. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>rasāyanatantraṁ nāma vayaḥsthāpanamāyurmedhābalakaraṁ rogāpaharaṇasamarthaṁ ca ।</blockquote>Sharangadhara Samhita explains the term 'Rasayana' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases. <blockquote>रसायनं च तज्ञेयं यज्जराव्याधिनाशनम् । (Shar. Samh. Purva Khanda)<ref>Sharangadhacharya. Sharangadhara Samhita, Edited: Pandit Parashurama Sastri Vidyasagar with Adamalla Dipika and Kashirama’s Gudartha Dipika, 7th edition, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi. 2008:37</ref></blockquote><blockquote>rasāyanaṁ ca tajñeyaṁ yajjarāvyādhināśanam ।</blockquote>
-रसायनं च तज्ञेयं यज्जराव्याधिनाशनम् । (Shar. Samh. Purva Khanda)<ref>Sharangadhacharya. Sharangadhara Samhita, Edited: Pandit Parashurama Sastri Vidyasagar with Adamalla Dipika and Kashirama’s Gudartha Dipika, 7th edition, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi. 2008:37</ref>
+== अष्टाङ्गायुर्वेदे रसायनस्य स्थानम् ॥ Place of Rasayana in Ayurveda ==
 Rasayana tantra is a specialty of Ayurveda. It is also known as Jarachikitsa (जराचिकित्सा।). Various methods to prevent jara (जरा। Premature ageing), achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endurance and immunity are discussed under this branch of Ayurveda. The word ‘Jara’ (जरा।) means Ageing or senility. Thus, Jarachikitsa also signifies the specialty treatments in Ayurveda for diseases occurring in old age. Therefore, this branch is commonly referred to as Geriatrics but its scope is not limited only to the diseases of old age. In fact, Rasayanas are recommended in young and middle age!
-== Jarachikitsa : The alternative term for Rasayanatantram ==
+== जराचिकित्सा ॥ Jarachikitsa : The alternative term for Rasayanatantram ==
 Ayurveda has considered Jara or vardhakya (वार्धक्यम्।) as a natural and inevitable process. Ayurveda acharyas have also considered it as a Swabhavaja vyddhi (स्वभावज व्याधिः। natural disease).
 The term Jara has been explained as the state of [[Sharira (शरीरम्)|sharira]] (शरीरम्। physical body) wherein muscles and other tissues are loosened under the influence of aging. Few other words  used synnonymously with Jara also indicate a state of degradation / retardation in the physical, physiological and psychological well-being.
-== Benefits of Rasayana ==
+== रसायनस्य महात्म्यम्॥ Benefits of Rasayana ==
-It was well known to Ayurveda physicians that the delicate cellular machinery of the body suffers from trauma, resulting in wear and tear on different body structures and the deterioration of the functional capacity. For this, procedures of revitalization and rejuvenation (Rasayana therapy) were adopted to increase the power of resistance to disease, these procedures retarded advancement of aging also. [needs editing]  <blockquote>दीर्घमायुः स्मृतिं मेधामारोग्यं तरुणंवयः| प्रभावर्णस्वरौदार्यं देहेन्द्रियबलं परम्||</blockquote><blockquote>वाक्सिद्धिं प्रणतिंकान्तिं लभते ना रसायनात्| लाभोपायो हि शस्तानां रसादीनां रसायनम्|| (Char. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Rasayana#Benefits_of_Rasayana Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7-8])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>dīrghamāyuḥ smr̥tiṁ mēdhāmārōgyaṁ taruṇaṁ vayaḥ| prabhāvarṇasvaraudāryaṁ dēhēndriyabalaṁ param||</blockquote><blockquote>vāksiddhiṁ praṇatiṁ kāntiṁ labhatēnā rasāyanāt| lābhōpāyō hi śastānāṁ rasādīnāṁ rasāyanam||</blockquote>Meaning: By promotive treatment, one attains longevity, memory, intelligence, freedom from illness, youthfulness, excellence of lustre, complexion and voice, optimum strength of physique and sense organs, perfection in deliberation, respectability and brilliance. ''Rasayana'' is the means of attaining excellent qualities of ''rasa'' etc. ''dhatus'' i.e. body cells and tissues.
+It was well known to Ayurveda physicians that, the delicate cellular machinery of the body suffers from constant stress, trauma and environmental insults, resulting in wear and tear of different body structures and deterioration of the functional capacity. For this, procedures of Rasayana were adopted to increase the strength of body and power of resistance to disease, these procedures retarded advancement of aging also.
-Person taking Rasayana therapy attains longevity, enhanced cognitive functions specifically related to memory and intellect, radiating complexion and luster, good quality voice, superior strength of body and sense organs such that /what he says comes true. These qualitites naturally make such person respectable, successful and popular. the person attains physical and mental strength of such a nature that whatever he decides can achieve without any obstruction caused my health of body and mind.
+Acharya Charaka has stated the multidimensional benefits of taking Rasayanas. He described this as,<blockquote>दीर्घमायुः स्मृतिं मेधामारोग्यं तरुणंवयः| प्रभावर्णस्वरौदार्यं देहेन्द्रियबलं परम्||</blockquote><blockquote>वाक्सिद्धिं प्रणतिंकान्तिं लभते ना रसायनात्| लाभोपायो हि शस्तानां रसादीनां रसायनम्|| (Char. Samh. 1.7)<ref name=":0">Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Rasayana#Benefits_of_Rasayana Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7-8])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>dīrghamāyuḥ smr̥tiṁ mēdhāmārōgyaṁ taruṇaṁ vayaḥ| prabhāvarṇasvaraudāryaṁ dēhēndriyabalaṁ param||</blockquote><blockquote>vāksiddhiṁ praṇatiṁ kāntiṁ labhatēnā rasāyanāt| lābhōpāyō hi śastānāṁ rasādīnāṁ rasāyanam||</blockquote>Meaning: By Rasayana treatment, one attains longevity, memory, intelligence, freedom from illness, youthfulness, radiating complexion and excellence of lustre, complexion and voice, optimum strength of physique and sense organs, perfection in deliberation, respectability and brilliance. Rasayana is the means of attaining excellent qualities of rasa etc. dhatus i.e. body cells and tissues.<ref name=":0" /> These qualities naturally make such person respectable, successful and popular. the person attains physical and mental strength of such a nature that whatever he decides can achieve without any obstruction caused my health of body and mind.
 == Who can take Rasayana? ==

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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.
 == 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
-== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
+Ayana(अयन।) - The pathway towards all body tissue elements (to nourish and replenish them)
 == रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==

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-{{ToBeEdited}}Rasayana (रसायनम्)
+{{ToBeEdited}}
-Rasayana is one of the 8 main branches of Ayurveda. This branch deals with use of various pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures to prolong and provide positive health. Rasayana can also be considered as the rejuvenation therapy, wellness therapy and preventive healthcare treatments to confer health and longevity. various modern research studies have reported the anti-oxidant, anti-inflamamtory, Adaptogenic and Immunomodulator activities of herbs used as Rasayana in Ayurveda. 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 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.
 == परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
-Rasayana is defined as the means of procuring the best qualities of different dhatus (tissues). 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 (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>
-(Vidyanath R, Nishteswar K. A handbook of history of Ayurveda. Varanasi: Chowkambha Sanskrit Series Offi ce;2006:1-386)
+Rasayana tantra is a specialized practice in the form of rejuvenation recipes, dietary regimen, special health-promoting conduct/behavior and drugs.
 == व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==
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 == रसायनस्य परिभाषा ॥ Rasayana Definition ==
-Caraka states that, the means of obtaining optimum nourishment to the Dhatus are called Rasayana.<ref>Bull.lnd.lnst. Hist.Med. Vol.XXXI-200 1</ref>  [Bull.lnd.lnst. Hist.Med. Vol.XXXI-200 1]
+Caraka states that, the means of obtaining optimum nourishment to the Dhatus are called Rasayana.<ref>Bull.lnd.lnst. Hist.Med. Vol.XXXI-200 1</ref>
-shloka: deergham aayu smruti medhaa...
+रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वयःस्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थं च । (Sush. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read&h=rasAyana Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7])</ref>
-Susruta defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases (su. suo 17. 7).
+Acharya Sushruta defines Rasayana as a measure, which prolongs and provides positive health. improves mental faculties and provides resistance and immunity against diseases.
-Sharangadhara Samhita expalins th eterm "Rasayan' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases.
+Sharangadhara Samhita explains the term 'Rasayana' as that which prevents ageing as well as diseases.<ref>Sharangadhacharya. Sharangadhara Samhita, Edited: Pandit Parashurama Sastri Vidyasagar with Adamalla Dipika and Kashirama’s Gudartha Dipika, 7th edition, Chaukambha Orientalia, Varanasi. 2008:37</ref>
 == Place of Rasayana in Ayurveda ==
-Rasayana tantra is a specialty of Ayurveda. It is also known as Jarachikitsa. Various methods to prevent premature ageing, achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endurance and immunity are discussed under this branch of Ayurveda. The word जरा । ‘Jara’ means Ageing or senility. Thus, Jarachikitsa also signifies the specialty treatments in Ayurveda for diseases occurring in old age. Therefore, this branch is commonly referred to as Geriatrics but its scope is not limited to the subject of Geriatrics.
+Rasayana tantra is a specialty of Ayurveda. It is also known as Jarachikitsa. Various methods to prevent premature ageing, achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endurance and immunity are discussed under this branch of Ayurveda. The word जरा । ‘Jara’ means Ageing or senility. Thus, Jarachikitsa also signifies the specialty treatments in Ayurveda for diseases occurring in old age. Therefore, this branch is commonly referred to as Geriatrics but its scope is not limited to the subject of Geriatrics in conventional medicine.
 == Jara : The alternative term for Rasayanatantram ==
-Avurveda has considered Jara or vdrdhiikya as a natural and inevitable process as well as a Swabhdvaja vyddhi (natural disease). Etymologically, the term Jara comprises of Jr+Ana+ Tap. The term Jara has been derived from the Sanskrit root, "Irisb vayohanow" which can be explained as "Vayah krta slata mamsadya vastha visesa" which means the muscles and other tissues are loosened under the influence of aging. Totally this term indicates of the' loss' in the period of life span. A synonym of Jara "Visrasa" is derived from the word "Sramsu adahpatane" which means a degradation / retardation in the physical, physiological and psychological well-being.
+Ayurveda has considered Jara or vardhakya as a natural and inevitable process as well as a Swabhavaja vyddhi (natural disease). Etymologically, the term Jara comprises of Jr+Ana+ Tap.
 == Benefits of Rasayana ==
-It was well known to Ayurvedic physicians that the delicate cellular machinery of the body suffers from trauma, resulting in wear and tear on different body structures and the deterioration of the functional capacity. For this, procedures of revitalization and rejuvenation (Rasayana therapy) were adopted to increase the power of resistance to disease, these procedures retarded advancement of aging also. [needs editing]  <blockquote>दीर्घमायुः स्मृतिं मेधामारोग्यं तरुणंवयः| प्रभावर्णस्वरौदार्यं देहेन्द्रियबलं परम्||</blockquote><blockquote>वाक्सिद्धिं प्रणतिंकान्तिं लभते ना रसायनात्| लाभोपायो हि शस्तानां रसादीनां रसायनम्|| (Char. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Rasayana#Benefits_of_Rasayana Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7-8])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>dīrghamāyuḥ smr̥tiṁ mēdhāmārōgyaṁ taruṇaṁ vayaḥ| prabhāvarṇasvaraudāryaṁ dēhēndriyabalaṁ param||</blockquote><blockquote>vāksiddhiṁ praṇatiṁ kāntiṁ labhatēnā rasāyanāt| lābhōpāyō hi śastānāṁ rasādīnāṁ rasāyanam||</blockquote>Meaning: By promotive treatment, one attains longevity, memory, intelligence, freedom from illness, youthfulness, excellence of lustre, complexion and voice, optimum strength of physique and sense organs, perfection in deliberation, respectability and brilliance. ''Rasayana'' is the means of attaining excellent qualities of ''rasa'' etc. ''dhatus'' i.e. body cells and tissues.
+It was well known to Ayurveda physicians that the delicate cellular machinery of the body suffers from trauma, resulting in wear and tear on different body structures and the deterioration of the functional capacity. For this, procedures of revitalization and rejuvenation (Rasayana therapy) were adopted to increase the power of resistance to disease, these procedures retarded advancement of aging also. [needs editing]  <blockquote>दीर्घमायुः स्मृतिं मेधामारोग्यं तरुणंवयः| प्रभावर्णस्वरौदार्यं देहेन्द्रियबलं परम्||</blockquote><blockquote>वाक्सिद्धिं प्रणतिंकान्तिं लभते ना रसायनात्| लाभोपायो हि शस्तानां रसादीनां रसायनम्|| (Char. Samh. 1.7)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Rasayana#Benefits_of_Rasayana Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 1 Sutram 7-8])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>dīrghamāyuḥ smr̥tiṁ mēdhāmārōgyaṁ taruṇaṁ vayaḥ| prabhāvarṇasvaraudāryaṁ dēhēndriyabalaṁ param||</blockquote><blockquote>vāksiddhiṁ praṇatiṁ kāntiṁ labhatēnā rasāyanāt| lābhōpāyō hi śastānāṁ rasādīnāṁ rasāyanam||</blockquote>Meaning: By promotive treatment, one attains longevity, memory, intelligence, freedom from illness, youthfulness, excellence of lustre, complexion and voice, optimum strength of physique and sense organs, perfection in deliberation, respectability and brilliance. ''Rasayana'' is the means of attaining excellent qualities of ''rasa'' etc. ''dhatus'' i.e. body cells and tissues.
 Person taking Rasayana therapy attains longevity, enhanced cognitive functions specifically related to memory and intellect, radiating complexion and luster, good quality voice, superior strength of body and sense organs such that /what he says comes true. These qualitites naturally make such person respectable, successful and popular. the person attains physical and mental strength of such a nature that whatever he decides can achieve without any obstruction caused my health of body and mind.