Concept of Rasayana w.s.r Haritakyadi Yoga as stated in Charaka Samhita .
1 Govt. Ayurved College, Vazirabad, Nanded, Maharashtra, India.
2 Guide and HOD, Dravyaguna vidnyan dept, Nanded.
Corresponding Author:Anagha . V. Ranade
"Rasayana tantram naam vayasthaapanam ayurmedhabalakaram rogaapaharan samartham cha " (Su. Su. Here, according to Sushruta, Rasayana helps in arresting ageing process, lengthening of life span, improves memory, stamina and develops resistance against diseases. Acharya Charak has included 'Rasayana' as the first chapter in Chikitsasthan . Owing to the immense importance given for rasayana, we are persuaded to think on the exact role of rasayana dravyas. Apparently, all the karmas appear unrealistic as to how can just a formulation simultaneously act on such a broad scale. The following article throws light on the probable mode of action of Rasayana w.s.r. to Haritatakyadi yoga that is stated by Charak to be consumed before taking Rasayana therapy .
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Ranade, A. .. V. & Shende, D. M. (2013). Concept of Rasayana w.s.r Haritakyadi Yoga as stated in Charaka Samhita .. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v3i1.05
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