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Inducting Rasayana Therapy in Our Daily Routine
Inducting Rasayana Therapy in Our Daily Routine
Introduction: Ayurveda , the oldest health science has eight
branches. Rasayana (rejuvenation) is one of them. Rasa has
different meanings like "juice", "taste ", "essence," "flavor",
or "emotion", but is not limited to any of these in itself. In
therapeutic process Rasa is concerned with the conservation,
transformation, and revitalization of energy. Rasa nourishes our
body, boosts immunity and helps to keep the body and mind in
best of health.
This article is copy righted. The author Dr.Krishna.R.S is an
Ayurvedic Physician and web master of
http://www.ayurveda-increaselibido.com
The Aim Of Rsayana :
The Rasayana therapy enhances the qualities of rasa, enriches
it with nutrients. With such enriched excellent Rasa, one
attains longevity, memory, intelligence, freedom from disorder,
youthfulness, excellence of luster, complexion & voice, optimum
development of physique and sense organs, mastery over
phonetics, respectability and brilliance. Types of Rasayana:
1. Types of rasayana preparations which can be consumed
according to the needs.
A . Kamya Rasayanas : Kamya rasayanas are promoters of normal
health. These boost body energy levels, immunity and general
health.
* Pranakamya - Promoter of vitality and longevity
* Medhakamya - Promoter of intelligence.
* Srikamya - - Promoter of complexion.
B .Naimittika Rasayana- : Naimittika rasayanas help to fight a
specific disease.
2. Types of Rasayanas on the basis of place of Therapy
A. Kuti Praveshika Rasayana - Indoor rasayanaTherapy .
B. Vatatapika Rasayana - Out door rasayana Therapy.
3. Types of Rasayanas On the basis diet and life styles.
A. .Aushdha Rasayana - Drug based Rasayana.
B. Ahara Rasayana - Dietary Rasayana.
C. Achara Rasayana - Life style Rasayana.
Preparation for Rasayana therapy :
It is very essential for a person who wishes to undergo
rasayana therapy to undergo samshodhana (detoxification) as a
preparatory procedure. The samshodhana process detoxifies both
body and mind. A detoxified body and mind is a like a clean
cloth which readily absorbs the color in which it has been
dipped unlike a soiled cloth which looks soiled even after
coloring with best colors.
But when a person is not eligible for samshodhana or is not
able to get samshodhana then he can also consume rasayana
preparations which still boost the qualities of rasa in his body.
Effect of rasayana therapy.
Rasayana therapy enriches nutritional quality of Rasa, enhances
digestion and metabolism by normalizing agni or body fire, and
promoting the competence of channels Benefits of rasayana : The
main purpose of Rasayana therapy is to retard the aging process
and to delay the degenerative process in the body
* It enhances the intelligence, memory, body strength, luster of
the skin, and modulation of voice
* It nourishes the blood, lymph, muscles, tissues, semen, and
thus prevents Chronic degenerative disorders like Arthritis.
* Improves metabolic process and quality of body tissues and
eradicates diseases of old age.
* Helps to attain optimal physical strength and sharpness of
sense organs.
* Rasayana has marked action on reproductive organs and also
nourishes shukra dhatu (semen)
* Rasayana nourishes the whole body and improves Immune system
and hence the natural resistance to infection will be more.
By following Achara Rasayana one can be more Satwik and surge
ahead in the spiritual field by his pure daily routines like
speaking truth ,not getting angry, by having control over his
sense organs and calmness,.
Natural foods which act as Rasayanas
Haritaki: Terminalia Chebula It is called as Haritaki because it
cures all the diseases.It has been alternatively named as Abhaya
with appreciation on its action since it bestows permanent long
life to those who use it always. It is also known as Vijaya
since it is a conqueror of all the diseases.
A fresh , round and heavy fruits of haritaki are always best. It
should
sink in water and also devoid of any diseases.Such fruits
are rich in taste and potency.
The fruit should be slit into two or three pieces and seed is
removed .Such fruit pieces are cooked with four parts of water
till they soften. Then they should be removed and allowed to
cool. One part of ghee and one part of honey is added to this
and kept aside for three days. It should be consumed later
taking care of digestion power. After this rasayana is digested
shstika sahli rice with cow's milk is consumed. By using this
rasayna one will be free from wrinkles, baldness and premature
greying of hair. This gives very good memory power, eye sight
and a long healthy life..
Ghee ( Clarified butter):
is the best known Rasayana which is very good rejuvenator and
Longevity promoter,. It also improves digestion, has soothening
effects on the nervous system, Iimproves the glow of skin,
enhances memory power, helps to retain the grasped matters and
increases ojus. Ghee has a very good rate of absorption and it
is a very good medium for transporting the nutrients of the food
to the tissue So make sure that you use a spoon of to your daily
food which is very easily and readily available to one and all.
(This is not applicable to people who have high blood
cholesterol).
Lemons: These are the very rich source of Vitamin C and are
known for there unique action like improving the resistance to
cold, controlling the bleeding of gums, healing wounds and
formation of scar tissue. The lemon acts as purifier and
nourishing agent.
Squeeze half lime in a glass of luke warm water and add two tea
spoons of honey to it. This helps to reduce weight when consumed
in empty stomach at early hours of day.
Ginger: Ginger improves digestion, removes ama (body toxin
which causes diseases). Hence it is accepted world wide as
medicine. Always use dry ground ginger which is more
concentrated in its effects and flavor.
Sprinkle little dry ginger powder on a spoon of lemon juice and
add little salt. This should be consumed forty-five minutes
before meals to have a very good appetite and digestion.
Cumin Seeds: Cumin seeds helps in digestion, digests and expels
ama and balances doshas. To expel body toxins start the day with
drinking Luke warm water with powdered cumin and ginger.
Green Gram : Green gram is very light to digest and are best for
people who have digestion problems. They are among the best
legumes for there supreme digestibility and health giving
qualities. Those who prefer light food can opt for this food.
Dates and figs: These are known excellent source of energy.
They also help to build the body tissues and improve the
hemoglobin percentage . Hence eat two to three dates or figs a
day.
Almonds: These are nourishing and life -supporting . Eat five
to six Almonds a day to build energy and strength. It is proved
that Almonds helps in reducing the blood Cholesterol levels.
Lassi : It is beverage prepared by mixing two part of water and
one part of yogurt. It can be made a sweet beverage by adding
little sugar or honey and little ground cardamom. For people who
do not like sweet taste it can be made as a delicious salt and
sour beverage by adding roasted cumin seeds and little salt. It
is an excellent nutritive, digestive beverage and can be used
during meals or taken as a desert after meal.
Seasonal Fruits: Always use the juicy fresh fruits which are
available in the season. They are of high nutritive value and
are body purifiers also.
Along with all these food and medicinal Rasyana one should
follow Achara Rasayna to have very good effects of rasayana.
Refs:. Charaka su sthana. Shu. Su .Sthana. Astanga sangraha
uttar stahna
About the author:
Dr. Krishna.R.S has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 19 yrs
, after getting a graduation degree in ayurveda (Bachelor of
Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) in 1986 from University of
Mysore, India. He completed his post graduation diploma about
allopathic medicine and surgery from University of Bangalore,
Karnataka, India.His articles about ayurveda and life sciences
have been published in many magzines.
http://www.ayurveda-increaselibido.com
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