Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 2 (April-June 2009)
Id.No.30203
Evaluation of BhringarajadiGhrita Rasayana in
Premature Ageing
*DevangiN. Oza**
Ila
Tanna ***
B. Ravishankar
**** H. M. Chandola
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
Abstract: Ageing is a process
of unfavourable progressive changes associated with decline in
vigour affecting the quality of life. It tends to vary in
different age groups by genetic factors, dietary habits,
socioeconomic conditions, life style, occurrence of diseases
etc.Active ageing
involves every dimension of one’s life: Physical, mental, social
& spiritual and major challenge is to understand & promote the
factors that keep people healthy as they grow older. In
Ayurveda, decade wise ageing process has been described. It has
two types: Kalaja jara (Timely ageing), which may be delayed by
appropriate measure & Akalaja jara (Premature ageing), which is
somewhat reversible by Rasayana therapy. The present study deals
with efficacy of Bhringarajadi Ghrita Rasayana (Eclipta
alba, Sesamum orientale Linn., Embellica officinalis Gaertn.,
Sugar, Cow’s ghee), which has shown significant improvement on
various clinical parameters related to premature ageing since
ingredients of this formulation have proven adaptogenic,
antioxidant, free radical scavenger, immunomodulator properties.
