Rasayana / Rejuvenation / Tonic
Rasayana / Rejuvenation / Tonic
"Destroyer of Senility & Diseases
“Jivema Sharadah Shatam”
To live at least 100 years in perfect health
‘Rasayana’ is a compound word made up of two words Rasa : ‘ nutrition’, ‘nourishment’, the first tissue among seven tissues. Ayanam: ’bringing’, ‘channels’ ‘ ‘circulating’. Rasayana means ‘ giving adequate nourishment to inter cellular fluid or plasma (rasa) and other 6 tissues of living organism.
Western medicine studies nutrition! Ayurveda adds metabolism ! Put them together and you get Rasayana. Thus , the Rasayana formulae address vitality (Ojas) and excellence in luster and longevity (Tejas).
‘Rasayana’ has micro nutrients which improve health, immunity, vigor, vitality and give longevity as well as protection against stress. Rejuvenation herb aim at keeping the enzymes in the tissue cells in their normal functioning conditioning. These cells are revitalized and their composition is changed. The tranquility of the mind is promoted and the nerves as well as bones are kept soft and smooth. This prevents the process of ageing and keeps the individual free from diseases even at an advance stage.
Time of Consumption
Most of Rasayana have been advised to consume in the early hours of the day.
Use of ginger mixed with rock salt before meals is advocated to enhance the appetite and aid digestion.
Chebulic myrobalans (Harad) has to be consumed after the digestion of previous meal.
Terminalia bellerica (behada) (before taking food)
Amla (gooseberry) (after taking meal)
Shatavari Ghrita (Asparagus racemosus with ghee) is advocated in lactating mothers to improve lactation.
Dashamoola Ghrita (group of ten drugs whose roots are used) after child delivery is advocated to facilitate the involution of uterus to its normal state.
Longevity of life
Memory
Intelligence
Good health
Complexion and excellence of voice
Great strength of body and the senses
Dispel drowsiness and fatigue
Preserve the harmony of the three humors or doshas (Vata,Pitta and Kapha)
Prevent flabbiness of flesh
Enzymes, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta carotene, (which is converted into vitamin A) that are capable of counteracting the damaging effect of oxidation.
Antioxidant are also commonly added to food products like vegetable oil and prepared foods.
Antioxidants are used as protection against heart diseases. This is because oxidation plays a big role in formation of atherosclerotic plaque which is the main pathological event in coronary heart disease.
Has role in Diabetes Mellitus. Antioxidant rich diet may prevent DM. i.e. Vit E may lower the risk of type two diabetes. Carotenoids a type of antioxidant found in colorful fruits and vegetables also had a lower risk of developing type ll DM
Delayed ageing Oxidative damage to cells is also important phenomenon in the aging process. So antioxidants are also helpful in delaying ageing.
Cancer Antioxidants may possibly reduce the risk of cancer and age related macular degeneration.
Rasayana drug like Amla (rich in vit C, carotene and riboflavin which has role in cellular oxidation reduction, in collagen fibrin synthesis and absorption of iron.) and Ashwagandha act as antioxidants. Chemical Withanolide in Ashwagandha also act as antioxidants by increasing levels of three natural antioxidants like oxide- dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase.
 |
| Ashwagandha / Winter Cherry |
Immunomodulatory action
- Rasayana drug act as Immuno-modulators by promoting bodily defense mechanisms such as increasing the WBC Count, improving immune functions. Bodily defense mechanism is promoted. Certain Rasayana drugs also increase number of immune cells known as T cells and B cells which helps to fight infections.
- Ageing is progressive change related to passage of time, By age 50-60, age related changes begin to reflect such as reduced power of muscles, reduced vision, memory, locomotion function, there is gradual decline in homeostasis and immune function predisposes them to infections, digestive problems and malignancy. Free radicals causes oxidative damage to various biological molecules e.g. hydroxyl radicals can damage cell membrane and lipoprotein by a process called peri oxidation which may contribute to ageing process. Certain Rasayana drugs like Ashwagandha inhibit copper induced lipid peroxidation and also inhibit oxidative protein modification.
I Classification based on the anticipated benefits:
a . Preventive Rejuvenation (Kamya Rasayana) which promotes normal health, meant for healthy persons.
A nutritive/Rasayana herb/ formulation administered to a healthy individuals with an aim of preventing disease or enhancing general health is considered as KR. It can promote physical health (Prana Kama). mental health (Medha Kama) or social well being (Shree Kama). Several herbs like Amla, Chyawanprash are administered to healthy individual to increase immunity and prevent any possible disease afflictions.
b . Curative Rejuvenative therapies (Naimittika Rasayana) which promotes the vitality in specific diseases meant for disease person. i.e Consumption of milk decoction prepared with Pippali (Piper longum, long pepper) good for chronic asthma.
 |
| Pippaliksheer |
Truthfulness (at least to one’s consciousness)
Controlling anger
Avoid alcohol consumption (in excess)
Follow the rules of society on carnal pleasures
Non - violence (mentally & physically)
Bearing mental and physical stress to one’s capacity
Keeping mental peace
Speaking good to the possible extent
Performing spiritual acts as posed by the society
Boldness to face the truth
Performing charity to the possible extent
Respecting God's, teachers, learned and aged people
Having a balanced sleep
Avoid excess egoism
Avoid complex thoughts
Following the rules and regulations employed by ancestors and the society.
1 Direct nutrition effect (Dhatu poshana)
Some Rasayana drugs / foods are excellent in essential nutritional factors. They especially act directly on inter cellular fluid or Rasa dhatu (first tissue), enrich it and successive tissues or (dhatus). For example, Vidari (Peuraria tuberosa, Indian kudzu, Amalki ( Emblica officinalis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Shatavari (Asparagus recemose).
2 Normalizing digestion and metabolism (Agni vyapana)
Term ‘ Agni’ generally means ‘fire’ however in the context of human body (Shaarira) (anatomy and physiology) it has a unique understanding. Any activity of breaking down food ingredients and formation of body components tissues and excretory products (Dhatus and malas) is done by Digestive fire (JathraAgni).
3 Cleaning channels / enhancing micro circulation (Srotro Shodhana)
Srothas means a channel’s or pathway. It may be a channel required for the flow of physical matter or certain nerves conducting impulses or some pathways. As long as channels or srothas are normal, the body is less likely inflicted disorders. There are 13 such pathways or channels for maintenance of physiology. Certain drugs clear the blockage or obstructed in channels / pathways. Drug like Vidanga (Embelia robes), false black pepper, Pippali (Piper longum, long pepper) and honey essentially have this action.
 |
| Honey |
Ideally effective Rasayana drugs possess all three activities. But every Rasayana herb may not contain all three actions.
3 . Material
1 . Drug administration (Aushadha Rasayana)
For Cancer herb Bhallataka (marking nut ) Semecarpus anacardium. Has powerful for immune promoting substance which overcomes several conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and some stages and types of malignancies (cancer)
Bhallataka ( Semecarpus anacardium)
Bhallataka Rasayana should not be consumed in Summer season.
 |
| Marking nut |
Pathya / Apathya This procedure does not require the use of medicine. Only diet restrictions are advised. Pathya is the suitable term used to describe suitable or special diet recommended during disease conditions.
"Without proper diet, medicines are of no use,
And with proper diet, medicines are not required."
Pathya includes
 |
| Curd |
 |
| Kulthi Dal |
 |
| Green Gram |
The key concept of nutrition is the process referred to as Rejuvenation / or Rasayana रसायन Nutrition in its wholesome sense only happens when the numerous pathways / channels or ‘ayaanas’ such as those associated with the performing vital functions of conducting food, air, water, nutrients to various tissues (dhatus) and also in excreting waste ( mala) of the body are open and unclogged. Another word for channels in Sanskrit is ‘shrotas’ (pathways) and these are described as means of transportation of physical matter like blood or conduction of signals like nerve stimuli.
Clearing of blocked channels (Srotoshudhi) caused due to physical for e.g. tumors or physiological conditions in the body. Open channels result in proper metabolism, bio assimilation, proper excretion and hence nutrition. Clogging of channels leads to aging and ill health. The process of opening clogged channels is called ‘Sroto Shodhan’. However the theory of ‘Rasayana’ is very critical for nutrition.
The seven tissues in the human body (Dhatus) that form subsequently as product of metabolism. The regular and optimum nourishment of there tissue can lead to healthy and long life. Rasayana is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda which suggest methods for improving the transformation and efficiency of conduction of nutrients (rasa) to all tissues dhatus. through dedicated pathways (aayana)
The literal meaning of ‘Rasa’ is the essence of something. Anything ingested into the body in the form of food or medicine is first re synthesized into (plasma / Nutritive fluid / inter cellular fluid) or Rasa Dhatu. If the development of Rasa tissue is disturbed, it leads to a chain reaction of malfunction of the development of all the other body tissues viz; rakta ( blood), Mamsa ( muscle), Medha ( fat tissue), asthi ( bones), Shukra ( reproductive fluid) and Majra ( mattow). The process of biochemical metamorphosis of plasma / rasa into other body tissues is called assimilation / or metabolic process / Rasakriya.
The prime function of Rejuvenator / Rasayana is to enhance the efficiency of the metabolic processes / rasakriya and thus revitalize the body tissue (dhatus) via different modes of action.
Rasayana can be composed of single plant or can comprise multiple drugs in the form of formulations.
Lehman is medicated paste.Lehyams and Rasayanam or food supplements are herbally infused jams known for their rejuvenative properties. Different forms like powder (churana) ), ghee based (lehyam, ghritam) and juice (sharada) etc. Decoction with gooseberry will have palliative effect on the disease but will not act as Rasayana. It gives the effect of Rasayana only when prepared and administered according to the prescribed method.
Semi-solid Medicated paste / or Lehyam Preparation
The major components in making lehyam are:
Juice : A liquid part- kshayam, कषाय, etc.
Ghee, oil or honey (according to formula)
Media- Jaggery or sugar.
Medicine in the form of powder or ground paste.
Making lehyam starts with dissolving the sugar media in the liquid part and concentrating it on a low temperature until it becomes a stage called Syrup or ‘paka’ (when the concentrated semi- liquid will shows thread like when pressed between two fingers and released). This is then added with the fine powder, ghee and oil.Good mixing is essential to get the semi solid form. Honey is added to the second mixture, it is properly mixed to get the appropriate semi- solid form. Lehyam, avaleha, Prasad, and Ghulam are the very familiar forms off medicines processed with sugar media. Chyawanprash are example.
Decoction Good for health : Leaves of Neem, Tulsi and bel boiled in water . Drink in the morning for 21 days.
How can we make decoction of Neem leaves?
1: Making large amounts of a watery neem leaf extract.
1 . Cover the Neem leaves with water at a ratio of one kilogram of leaves to five liters of water.
2 . Let the leaves soak over night.
3 . Don't heat or boil the mix. ...
4 . The next day grind the leaves in the water, and then strain the mixture.
 |
| Neem Leaves Decoction |
Cleansing of both body and mind:
Charaka makes it clear that
Truthfulness
Freedom from passion
Self control
Herbal formulations
And other virtues are in reality the everlasting rejuvenation.
one seldom reaps the full benefits of rejuvenation therapy unless both body and mind are clean.
Aphrodisiacs or Virile therapy was designed to raise and sustain the potency and sexual prowess of a man .
Pathya : Pathway to Right kind of diet
There are different functional categories of Rasayana.
Nervous System Medhya Rasayana It benefits the brain. They promote the cognitive process. Herbs like Brahmi, Centelia asiatica (Mandukaparni), Shankhapushpi, is good for brain.
Fruits like Almonds and walnuts promote good functioning of the brain.
 |
| Walnut |
 |
| Mandukparni |
Shankha pushpi Convolvulus pluricaulis is also a popular Medhya rasayana, useful for nervous disorders such as stress, anxiety and insomnia.
As medicine uses all parts of the plants, leaves, flowers, roots etc and is very effective to improve memory and intelligence. It's useful in cold cough, headaches as well. It is considered anti-ageing and improves life longevity. It'll also improve skin quality, overall strength
Brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri) Brahmi Rasayana for protection from mental stress.
Arni ( Centella asiatica) Part used whole plant, preferably fresh. Consumption of 10 ml ( 5 ml for children) of Brahmi / Mandukaparni juice with a little honey and ghee early morning on empty stomach promotes intellect and memory; relieves stress. It is a Medhya Rasayana ,a revitalising herb that strengthens nervous functions, memory and intellect. Brahmi leaves can be used in cooking, such as in curries or chutneys. This can be given to children as it is good for memory and intelligence. Brahmi helps to increase intellect and memory. Mandukaparni Centella asiatica is known as Indian pennywort. It is useful in neuro-degenerative and memory disorders.
Ash gourd (Kushmanda) Consumption of Kushmanda (ash gourd) is very beneficial for the nervous system.
 |
| Kushmanda Rasayana |
 |
| Ash Gaurd |
Digestive System Pippali or pepper longum not only helps in respiratory disorders but also increases the digestive fire thereby enabling the system to function well. When one has a good appetite and takes a right amount of food all other systems function well.
Pippali (Piper longum) long pepper
Part used Dry fruit. Consumption of 3-5 grams of Pippali powder mixed with ½ a tsp of honey or boiled with milk enhances immunity, and relieves chronic cough and Dyspnoea. Helps to improve the immunity, useful in respiratory disorder, hyperacidity. Dyspepsia and flatulence. It is known for its healing property. Pippali increases the tissue enzymes. Pippali Rasayana is advocated to confer immunity to the respiratory system.
Bael fruit ( Aegles Marcelo’s)
 |
| Bael Murabba |
Mint ( Mentha arvensis) Pudina
It is consumed along with meals for preventing abdominal distension.
Consumption of grated garlic,fresh ginger and fresh turmeric rhizome mixed with lemon and salt is used as an aid to digestion.
Respiratory disorders
Chawanaprash
Licorice / Mulethi / Yastimadhu / Glycyriza glabra Prevents respiratory tract infections.
Pippali
Cardiovascular Disorders : Hridaynath Rasayana are for heart. Fruits like Pomegranate and grapes improves health of cardio vascular system and prevents Anaemia.
 |
| Grapes |
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Anar / Dadhima
 |
| Pomegranate |
Part used : fruit pulp and fruit rind. Consumption of 20-30 ml of pomegranate fruit juice twice daily for one month helps to cure Anemia and heart diseases. Dadima can be consumed in any diseases without contraindication. Its good for anemia and it is dhatu vrudhikara. I.e. it promotes the growth of all body tissue. For Rasayana to work digestive system must be in good shape. Pomegranate is a very good Rasayana fruit, rich in Vit C and potassium. Consuming regularly is beneficial.t. The fruit and bark of the pomegranate tree have traditionally been used as a remedy for intestinal problems such as parasites, dysentery and diarrhea.
For Skin: Twacha Rasayana are for skin.
Turmeric
It is known for its healing property. Turmeric or Curcuma longa ( Haridra, turmeric) A common Indian, It is known for its healing property. Spice have medicinal values like antibacterial and anti diabetic property and also acts as mild digestive, stimulant and carminative. It is widely used in skin ,respiratory and liver disorders. It purifies blood and enhances complexion.
For Hairs: Kesha Rasayana for hair.
Liver Stimulant
Bhuiamla
Kalmegh
 |
| Cow's Ghee |
Ghee is considered to be the best detoxifying agent in the Panchkarma method of Ayurveda. Ghee is widely used in medicinal formulations due to its unusual ability to assimilate the properties of herbs it is mixed with , without giving up its own qualities.Ghee (ghrita) increased memory power clarity of voice and boosts body energy. It rejuvenated skin and enhances glow of skin. This also helps to increase quality and quantity of semen. Usage of old ghee is said to be more beneficial. In weakness recommends the use of ghee. It is a Rasayana and promotes overall well being, youthfulness and longevity. Modern research has also approved it is an antioxidant and container of beta carotene. One should advocate the practice of a judicial intake of ghee which is actually meant to protect the body. Thus if the right quantity of ghee is taken and it is digested properly it keeps the digestive fire burning to enable the remaining food to be digested easily and without causing any trouble. However if ghee is ingested in inappropriate quantities, and without consideration of digestive capacity, age, time of the year time of the day etc. then it can lead to associated problems.
The characteristic properties of ghee are its capability to enhance memory, digestion, strength, longevity and quality of semen. It is also good for eyes. Its therapeutic qualities are used in conditions like wasting, fatigue, skin diseases, spread of toxins and poisons within the body, mental imbalances and certain types of fever. It is superior most among all the uncting agents (others being animal fat and oil from different sources.)The qualities of ghee get better the longer it is kept.
Properties of Cow's Ghee
Taste (rasa) - Sweet (Madhur).
Qualities (Guna) - Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha), Soft (Mridu)
Potency (Virya) - Cold (sita)
Post Digestive Taste (Vipaka ) - Sweet (Madhur)
Attributes (Karma) - Digestive Enhancer (Agnideepana), Enhances Longevity (Ayushya), Cognitive Enhancer (Medhya) ,Strengthening (Balya) , Aphrodisiac, Detoxifying (Vishahara)
Respiratory disorders
Licorice or Mulethi or
A piece of licorice is given to anyone with a sore throat. It is considered one of the best remedies for sore throats and its root has expectorant and laxative properties.Good for respiratory and digestive disorders. It is considered an anti stress and anabolic agent and is most prescribed drug after ginseng. Licorice is a good source of calcium, glucose and iron. It rejuvenated the brain by increasing the circulation of blood in the central nervous system, balances the sugar level in the body and relieves respiratory ailments like allergies, bronchitis, cold, tuberculosis. It acts as an effective cure for stomach problems, including inflammatory disorders,skin diseases and liver problems.
A decoction of licorice or its powder is prescribed with honey in anaemia.
Licorice powder (1 tsp) mixed with cow’s milk (1 cup) is prescribed for promoting lactation.
A confection of rice- milk prepared with licorice powder, is prescribed in hoarseness of voice.
10 g of licorice powder mixed with honey, followed by intake of milk, as an aphrodisiac and as an intellect promoting tonic.
A paste of licorice and kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) with sugar water as a cardiac tonic.
A paste of licorice 10 g in intrinsic hemorrhage.
In oedema The paste of licorice, sesamum indicum (til) and milk mixed with ghee is prescribed
Ghee mixed with licorice, is applied topically on wounds, bruises and burns.
A decoction of root is a good wash for falling and graying hairs.
Hridaynath Rasayana are for heart.
Fruits like Pomegranate and grapes improves health of cardio vascular system and prevents Anaemia.
|
| Grapes |
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Anar / Dadhima
|
| Pomegranate |
Consumption of 20-30 ml of pomegranate fruit juice twice daily for one month helps to cure Anemia and heart diseases. Dadima can be consumed in any diseases without contraindication. It cures anemia and it is dhatu vrudhikara. I.e. it promotes the growth of all body tissue.
For Rasayana to work digestive system must be in good shape. Pomegranate is a very good Rasayana fruit, rich in Vit C and potassium. Consuming regularly is beneficial.t. The fruit and. Bark of the pomegranate tree have traditionally been used as a remedy for intestinal problems such as parasites, dysentery and diarrhoea
Neem
Trikatu
Saunthi, marica And Pippali are collectively known as Trikatu.
Trikatu is indicated in obesity, indigestion, cough and dyspnea, filariasis and coryza.
Trijataka;
Cinnamum,tej patta and elaichi.
Twak (cinemomum zeylanicum) , patra (Cinemomum tamula and ela (Elattaria cardemomum) are together called trijataka.
Trijata along with Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea) is known as chaturjata.
They are having tiksna, ruksa guna,and usna virya and agrevate pitta, increases the perception of taste as well as digestive power.
Gulkand
A confection of rose petals and sugar is employed as mild laxative for children and as cooling agent, which subdues the vitiation of pitta Dosha.
Tulsi
4 leaves of tulsi and 2 grains of black pepper to be chewed daily once early in the morning, this helps to improve immunity.
Shatavari Asparagus racemosus best known as a female rejuvenative. It is useful for infertility, decrease libido, threatened miscarriages, menopause, and leucorrhea. It promotes lactation in lactating mothers. Shatavari act as a dietary adjuvant and thus increase the strength of tissues. Shatavari keeps the blood vessels young and thus ensures good circulation.
Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera)
 |
| Aswagandha Root Extract Powder |
Part used : Dry root. Boil 10 grams of Ashwagandha powder in a glass of milk and consume after dinner for a period of 30-45 days. It builds body weight and stamina, maintains general health; can be given in convalescent period for fast recovery. The same relieves mental stress and helps to get a sound sleep. Mainly used for rejuvenating effects. It is classically used for lack of libido, fatigue, recovery from prolonged illness and hematinic in growing children. Ashwagandha promotes generative activities in the tissues.
Kalmegh Good for liver.
 |
| Bitter Herb Kalmegh |
Guggulu Commiphora Mukul This resin has been used for centuries. It is used in treating rheumatism, obesity and atherosclerosis. Guggulu helps further digestion of waste products. Yogaraj Guggulu.
 |
| Guggul |
Arjuna chal ( Terminalia Arjuna bark) It is used for controlling blood pressure.
Arjuna ksheera paka for cardio-protection
 |
| Arjuna Bark Powder |
Amaltas (Cassia fistula) Golden shower
 |
| Amaltas |
Bala (Sida cordifolia)
Bala has body strengthening and body bulk increasing properties. It is useful in infertility and helps to pacify Vata Dosha.
 |
| Bala Panchanga |
 |
| Bala Plant |
Jivanti
Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa It promotes the functions of the kidney and improves the regenerating capacity of the nephrons (a functional unit of kidney)
Kashmiri
Musli safed (Chlorophytum borivillianum)
 |
| Safed Musli Root |
 |
| Safed Musli Plant |
Black musli Powder
 |
| Black Musli |
Adoosa ( Adhatoda Vasica) : It is good for Asthma.
 |
| अडूसा / वासा |
Mucuna pruriens ( Kapikachhu) Velvet beans promotes generative activities in the tissues, restore senile sexual dysfunctions and is useful in impotency. Kapikacchu promotes general activities in the tissues.
 |
| कौंच के बीज |
Varaha (Dioscorea bulbifera) yam act as a dietary adjuvant and thus increase the strength of tissue. Its tubers are cooked.
 |
| Yam /Air Potato |
Kundru ( Coccinia grandis)
Fruit is rich in carotene, a major precursor of vitamin A from plant source, also a good source of protein, fibre and a moderate source of calcium. Kundru curry can be prepared.
Shigru ( Moringa oleifera) Drumstick Mungz
Part used : Fruits ( Pod), leaves, root) Regular consumption of Drumstick leaves help with nutritional support. It prevents/ treats night blindness also. Remove the stalks from a fistful of Drumstick leaves wash thoroughly and cook well in water. Add to any curry, dal or rasam. It can also be consumed as such After seasoning with mustard seeds,urad dal and coconut grating. Leaves are eaten as chutney . The bio availability of carotene from fresh and dehydrated Munga leaves has already been compared with biosynthesis of vitamin A. Leaves pakoras are delicious. The leaves are reported to give energy and also kills intestinal worms.
Garlic Allium sativum or Lahsuna / Rasona It is used in Tuberculosis (Rajayakshma)
 |
| Garlic |
Garlic Allium sativum or Lahsun
Garlic as performance enhancing drug, and officially used it for this purpose during the first Olympic Games Useful in alleviation of Vata and Kapha disorders and also increases the tissue enzymes. Garlic paste applied on acne, boils, eczema and rash for 5-19 minutes is effective. People allergic to garlic should avoid this or a patch test on small area of the skin can be done and then applied. Garlic increases the tissue enzymes. Rasona ksheerpaka (for cardio protection)
RoohAfza : Favorite Unani drink is an appropriate summer drink.Besides cooling refreshing, it is also nutritional maintains and adjust body’s water levels. It also helps in keeping one active and energetic.
At least 8 glasses of water should be consumed daily.
24 types of somas
Almond
Til ( Sesame)
Regular application of warm till oil on scalp, ears, and feet for 30 minutes before bath helps to fight stress.
Ginger
(Ginger based confection / toffee) is one such preparation, which is made of ginger, sugar, salt and lemon and is used as an aid to digestion.
Tamarind Candy Imli goli
1 cup thick imli pulp, 11/2 cup Jaggery, 1 tbsp Dry saunth ,½ cup granulated sugar for coating, wrapping paper to wrap and store. Heat the tamarind pulp in a non stick pan on medium flame, stirring continuously till it starts thickening. Now add the Jaggery and keep stirring. Simmer till the mixture thickens. Now add the saunth, mix well and remove from flame and let it cool at room temperature. Then make small balls ( golis) and fool them into the sugar and wrap in transparent wrapping paper and store. This is good for digestion.
Madhu Sharkara yoga
Dietary fibre which is also a part of macro nutrients
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts are good source of fiber
Protein sources are mainly obtained by pulses,grams,legumes, nuts, milk, egg and some animal product like meat
Vitamins can be obtained from fruits. All these are essential in our daily diet and promote growth of tissues. So a nutritious diet should have all these for a complete health. For better mental health also these are essential.
Animal products
Milk (kshira)
Cow’s milk provides constitute for all body tissues.
 |
| Cow's Milk |
 |
| Ghee + Milk |
Goat’s meat (Ama Mamsa)
1 . Gold (Purified Suvarna) increases the essence of the body (‘ojas’ ) and pacifiers all the three doshas. Useful in treating poisoning and all chronic disorders. Gold increases the Ojas I.e.energy in the body.
2 . Silver
3 . Iron
4 . Pearl
Guduchi (Tonia cordifolia) promotes strength. It is eliminates metabolic waste and toxins. (amahara)
Rasayana for elderly (Vayasthapana) or anti- ageing.
Triphala Rasayana
To overcome ageing and to maintain fitness, Triphala Rasayana is the best prescription. Take 1/4th tsf of triphala as rejuvenation in the morning with water in an empty stomach.
Intake of Triphala powder (churna), 1 tsp with ½ tsp of honey and 1 tsf of ghee at night helps improve vision. It is an excellent Rasayana for eyes.
Triphala constitutes three fruits Harad , Baheda and Amla. Triphala is beneficial for the heart and reduce cholesterol formation and thereby restricts heart attacks.
Anti cancer property helps in reducing tumors
Triphala use benefits the eyes and skin. Washing eyes with Triphala cures many eye problems like cataract, progressive myopia and conjunctivitis.
It reduces the external radicals in the blood which helps to restrict infections and skin disorders by improving blood qualities. It’s antioxidant property helps against skin ageing.
By regularizing the digestive system
Triphala is highly effective in reducing obesity. Weight loss is further augmented by reduction of excessive water content in tissue.
It also cuts down on hunger pangs
Triphala is available in powder form called churna, churna is to be mixed with warm water and consumed. Triphala tablets are also available .
For all benefit to be manifested it has to be taken for a long period of time.
After food , take powder of one Harad take powder of two bhibitika before food, and take powder of two Amla after food with honey and ghee up to one year.
.
Amla ( Emblica officinalis) Amalaki, Indian gooseberry
Part used: fruit preferably fresh but dry fruit can be taken.
- Daily intake of one Amla is considered a good form of Rasayana. Mother of all herbs. it contributes to Vayasthapana or anti- ageing. It is also vrsya - aphrodisiac. Amalki decreases the catabolism and thus postpone ageing.
- Daily consumption of 1-2 Amla fruits, murabba / dry crescents / chutneys, retain vitality, youthfulness, enhances immunity and increases longevity. It also helps to control anemia and diabetes. The best Rejuvenator. Amalaki is peerless (अ द्वितीय) among rejuvenative herbs. Amla (अम्ल) literally means sour. Amla‘ s another name is ‘Dhatri) which means mother. It’s a called maha rasayana in Ayurveda. Amla good for Throat eyes and heart. Relieves thirst and fever.
Excellent source of vitamin C. 720 milligram of ascorbic acid for every 100 grams. The vit C in Amla is not easily destroyed by heat or light and is more easily assimilated by the body then synthetic vit C.
- It is tridoshik. Amla mitigates pitta (good fot acidity), and Kapha due to its Pungent post digestive effect (Katu vipaka) And also Vata due to its sour taste (Amla rasa).
Sour taste is predominant. Amla has 6 out of 5 tastes, all except salty;
As a rejuvenative herb ,Amla nourishes all body tissues and accelerates the cell regeneration process. Acts as a blood cleanser.Regeneration the production of red cells and supports proper functioning of vital organs.
It specially pacifier an agrevated Sadhak Pitta and this influences the clarity and calmness of the mind (Medhya Rasayana)
Amla is used in Chyawanprash which enhances body metabolism and immunity and is one of the best health promoting products.
Amla is also used in Triphala.
Take Amla flakes in empty stomach every morning to normalize high blood pressure.
Boil dry or fresh Amla in water and then mix the water with milk and sugar to prepare herbal tea.
To control cough, take dry Amla powder with honey twice a day
Amalaki juice is effective and heals mouth ulcers when applied on the affected areas.
Take a cup of Amla and soak it in an iron vessel with 20 parts of water. Wash hairs in that soaked water to prevent hair fall and early graying.
Potency cold, Post digestive effect is sweet.
Guduchi ( Tinospora cordifolia) Giloy,Amruthaballi
Part used Mature stem and leaves.It promotes strength.Consumption of 15 ml of Guduchi stem / leaf juice or decoction every morning with honey rejuvenated and controls diabetes; helps to palliate chronic arthritis pain. Guduchi is known remedy for fevers. It promotes strength.It is amahara -eliminates metabolic waste and toxins.
Giloy stem with leaves can be crushed and juice can be extracted 2 tsp mixed with honey and consumed in conditions like fever, cold and cough.It known as ‘ Vyavasthapak Rasayana’ (adaptogenic tonic) is known to be a rich source of trace elements (zinc and copper) which act as antioxidants, it is beneficial in chronic fever, tuberculosis, General debility, sexual debility and splenic disorders. Guduchi decreases the catabolism and thus postpone ageing.
Rasayana for children
As intellect Promoter
Ghee and honey mixed with small quantity of swarn bhasma (ashes of gold) is known to improve intellect of the vacha (Acorus calamus): intellect promoter child.
Regular administration of a pinch of Brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri) paste with honey and ghee is also known to improve memory and learning capacity of the child.
Haritaki terminalia chebula
 |
| Harad |
Part used Fruit. Take de - seeded 2-4 dry Harad fruit and cut into 2-3 pieces. Cook in a cup of milk till soft. After cooling, add little ghee and honey. Consume this daily to enhance immunity. It also relieves constipation. Haritaki act by removing the waste products from the tissues. It ignites the digestive fire making the micro nutrients available to the body. Rejuvenate the body, increases the bulk of the body, very good nervine tonic, and a tonic for eyes, enhances the longevity of the person, and scrapes out the unnecessary deposits and toxins out of the body, cardiac tonic. It is also used in management of respiratory diseases, cough, urinary disorders (including diabetes Mellitus), hemorrhoids, skin diseases, conditions of swelling, chronic fever, vomiting, hiccough, jaundice or other liver and spleen disorders renal stone and anemia..
, ‘Ritu Haritaki’ i.e. Use of fruit Chebula myrobalans (Terminalia chebula) as per the season. The fruit should be used along with :
Varsha Ritu : Rock salt (Saindhava namak)
Sharad Ritu Autumn : Sugar
Hemant Ritu : Dried rhizome of ginger
Shishir Ritu : long Piper or Pippali
Vasant Ritu Spring : Honey
Grishma Ritu : Jaggery
Taste consist all the five taste except salty and astringent Kashaya rasa is predominant.Guna dry or rukshana, light or laghu,sara. Potency or Virya hot or usna. Post digestive effect or Vipaka is sweet madhur. Increases the power of digestion and digested the undigested food substances. Increases the IQ & stops ageing. Enhance the lifespan. Strengthens the mind and sense organs. Indicated in skin diseases,discoloration,hoarseness of voice, chronic and intermittent fevers, diseases of heads and eyes, anemia ,heart diseases, Jaundice,amoebiasis,emancipation,oedema, diarrhoea, diabetes,fainting, vomiting, worm infestation, dysnoea, cough, salivation, hemorrhoids, enlargement of spleen, distension of abdomen. artificial poisoning, ascitis, blockage of channels, tumors ,anorexia, urustambha etc. and also for kaphaja and vataja Roga.
Vibhitaki
 |
| Behada |
Taste (Rasa): Astringent / 0r Kashaya,and sweet / or madhur
Quality / Guna : Light, / laghu, and dry / or Rukhsana
Potency / or Virya Hot / or usna
Post digestive effect / or Vipaka is sweet / or madhur
Relieves cough,dysnea and throat infections.
Mitigate Kapha and pitta
Fruit pulp is useful for the growth of the body
1 . Vacha (Acorus calamus) Sweet Flag : Intellect promoter. Good for speech in children.
 |
| शंखपुष्पी |
3 . Brahmi & Mandukaparni Brain tonic
4 . Amalaki & Haritaki Immunity enhancer
5 , Pippali (Pepper lingum) Appetizer
 |
| Pippali |
6 . Vidange (Embelia ribes) Anthelmintic
 |
| Vidange / False Black Pepper |
7 . Licorice Yashtimadhu Prevents respiratory tract infections.
 |
| Mulethi / Licirice |
Biter gourd
 |
| Kerela |
Amla
Ajasrngi Gymnema sylvestre
 |
| Gudmaar |
- Curcuma longa Haridra
 |
| Haldi |
Puereria tuberosa
 |
| Vidari Kand |
- Hemidesmus indicum
Sariba Tree
Guduchi ( Tinospora cardifolia promotes strength.It is amahara -eliminates metabolic waste and toxins.
 |
| Giloy |
Swadamstra Tribulus terristris
 |
| Gokshura |
. Abhiru Asparagus recemosa
 |
| Shatavari |
. Saireyaka Barleria prioritise
 |
| Vajra danti / Porcupine Flower |
.Hainsa Capparis sepiaria
 |
| Hainsa / Kabar /Kanthari |
. KaramardakaCarrissa carandas
 |
| Karonda |
Valli panchmula : It is said to be useful in arthritis, inflammations etc
 |
| Yog Asana |
https://madhuchhandacdmo.blogspot.com/2021/04/rasayana-or-tonic.html
Comments
Post a Comment