Ayurved Guru

RASAYANA CHIKITSA

Rasayan Karma does not technically belong to Panchkarma therapy, but forms its own system withnin Ayurvedic System. However, the rasayan therapy increases the effectiveness of Panchkarma's rejuvenating processes. Rasayana actually means "that which increases the essence of each dhatu, starting with rasa". When people hear about the rejuvenating properties of rasayanas, it is common for them to want to take them immediately, without going through the necessary procedures to make the body receptive to their influence. This will not work for three reasons : (i) The rasayana are very refined and concentrated herbal and mineral formulas that take strong digestive capacity to metabolize. (ii) Imbalanced doshic functioning impedes delivery of these substances to the dhatus. (iii) The ama and mala stored in the dhatus block their ability to asimilate these special compounds. As a result of these three factors, Rasayana doesn't achieve its desired effect. Digestion must be strenghened, the doshas must be balanced and impurities must be eliminated from the dhatus through Panchkarma therapy in order for the rasayanas to work. Many herbs and herbal formulas are commonly given after Panchkarma to produce specific effects. • Ashwagandha pacifies and balances vata. • Brahmi and Manjistha pacify pitta. • Ginger, black pepper and Pippali improve the digestive capacity of all the dhatus agnis and pacifies kapha. • Amalki increases sattva, thereby improving the calrity, stillness and positivity of the mind. It also pacifies both pitta and vata. Share