Abstract
There are eight branches of Ayurveda, Rasayana chikitsa is one of them.it is also known as jara-chikitsa (anti-aging treatment) In Ayurveda there is not only reduce the symptoms of disease but also remove it from route. ‘Prvention is better than cure’ Ayurveda also prevent this life style disorder by nidan parivarjana, panchkarma,Rasayana chikitsa, following pathya-apthya. The concept of Rasayna-chikitsa as a branch has its own importance not only in the old age but need to be commenced in the early stage.
 The present article described whole about the Rasayana-chikitsa, epidemiology, types, methodology and its effect on the body.
Highlights
The ancient knowledge of Ayurveda will help to prevent and management of life style disorder in present era very well
Analyzing the etymology of the word “Rasayana” gives good insight to the purpose, for which the Rasayana tantra has been developed throughout the history of Ayurveda
During the Rasayana treatment and after the completion of the treatment, one has to adhere to the Achara Rasayana, which consists of using Ahara and vihara and ausadha, the instructions to be followed during this period is known as pashchata karma
Summary
The ancient knowledge of Ayurveda will help to prevent and management of life style disorder in present era very well. The classification to consider treatment for ageing (Jara chikitsa)(1) as synonymous with Rasayana-chikitsa (Rasayana treatment) as one of the eight branches of Ayurveda is to specialize certain methods in any particular knowledge domain of the Ayurvedic system but as a process by which the body tissues attain its best capacity to perform their systemic activities As one the eight branches of Ayurveda, Rasayana-chikitsa is applicable in all branches of Ayurveda irrespective of any particular domain of knowledge and it has great relevance as a procedure to attain and maintain good health. Http://www.granthaalayah.com ©International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH [357]
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