Jara Chikitsa – Rejuvenating Medicines

Posted on May 13, 2008 in Branches in Ayurveda

Ashtanga Ayurveda means Eight Sectioned Ayurveda. Each division enhances the understanding and practice of this science. Jara Chikitsa is one of the eight divisions, which is also known as Rasayana Chikitsa.

Jara Chikitsa can be called as rejuvenation therapy. This is basically a preventive health care system. It helps to improve memory, youthfulness, complexion and strength of the body. A vast amount of treatments for the various problems due to aging is given under Jara Chikitsa. It rejuvenates the tissues and gives the body a young appearance.

This treatment boosts the Ojas (vital forces of life). Ojas provides a fresh out look, sharp memory and a very active functioning of the body. It helps to restore the lost physical and mental strength.

The diet prescribed by Rasayana Chikitsa is very strict. The Rasayana drugs, which are prepared using herbs, are supposed to have aphrodisiac qualities. In short, Rasayana Chikitsa regenerates the Dhatus or body tissues in the body and helps in slowing down one’s aging process.

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