
NECESSITY OF RASAYAN IN MODERN ERA
There has always been an emphasis on acquiring a balanced state of health and prevention from diseases in ancient texts of Ayurveda .Even though concepts on immunity in conventional science is highly developed but acquiring the same in terms of physical and mental strength (Dehabala and Manobala ) still needs to be explored adequately. Prognosis of every disease has certain underlying etiology. Whether age, unwholesome food practices, addictions or invasion of micro organisms, environmental factors all these can contribute to the precipitation of diseases . Hence science from ancient Ayurveda provides certain therapeutic management that can help not only combating disease but simultaneously avoid its relapse..Rasayan and Vajikaran are such unique divisions amongst all in Ayurveda that describes the concept of longevity apart from immunity.This article deals with various aspects of Rasayan along with its necessity in modern era.