Role of Ayurveda Medicines in Pediatric Care w. s. r. to Rasayana Drugs: A Review

  • Apurva Shivaji Mithe
  • Manish Pralhad Phalak
  • Harshal Mangesh Bari

Abstract

Ayurveda mentioned different therapeutic approaches for the management of Bala Roga (diseases related to the children), in this regards Ayurveda suggested uses of Rasayana drug for pediatric care. These drugs improve gastrointestinal secretions, boost appetite, prevent indigestion, treat nausea, cure sickness and improve physical strength in children. Guduchi, Mandookparni, Jyotishmati and Shankhpushpi, etc. are major Rasayana drugs which can be used for pediatric care and health restoration. These drugs offers several biological actions including potentiating Agni, improves strength of Dhatus, boost Ojus, cleans Srotasas, maintain circulation and regulates process of detoxification, etc. The Rasayana acts as rejuvenator drug, improves mental vitality and strengthen immunity. Present article explained role of Ayurveda medicines in pediatric care W.S.R. to role of Rasayana drugs.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Kaumarbhritya, Kayachikitsa, Rasayana

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Shivaji Mithe, A., M. P. Phalak, and H. M. Bari. “Role of Ayurveda Medicines in Pediatric Care W. S. R. To Rasayana Drugs: A Review”. Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 7, no. 2, Aug. 2022, pp. 32-34, doi:10.22270/hjhs.v7i2.135.
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