2. Geriatrics is medical science
dealing with the problems of
50+ yrs age group consisting
either sex. In India is slowly
gaining grounds. Indian ancient
Life sciences - Ayurveda is
having this branch as
‘Rasayana Chikitsa’ for ages.
3. Retired Life, responsibilities
completed, children, grand
children time to relax & enjoy.
Here body will not cooperate,
fading eye sight & memory,
joint pains, reduced appetite,
gas trouble, indigestion,
Changes in body worries many.
4. Ancient Ayurveda understood
this in totally offering wholistic
remedies emphasising on
proper lifestyles. Ageing is
inventible. It is in our hands to
see that the changes will not
transform to diseases,
disorders and problems.
5. Elders get more problems of
Vata. For this diminished Rasa
dhatu is responsible. Ayurveda
offers best solutions as
‘Rasayana Chikitsa’ as a special
branch of Ayurveda. Helps in all
Vata problems like Pains,
Constipation, Insomnia etc.
6. To understand Vata let us see
the fundamentals of Ayurveda.
Body functions on 3Doshas,
7Dhatus, 3Malas, Indriyas &
Atma. Health is based on the
balance of these factors.
Imbalance cause diseases &
disorders.
7. Tri Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha
are Tri Doshas human body
made of 5 basic elements are
functional based on Tri Doshas.
Vata is ether, vayu connected.
Pitta is fire connected. Kapha is
water & bhoomi connected.
Vitiated doshas cause disease.
8. 7 Dhatus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa,
Medas, Asthi, Majja & Sukra they
form body immune system.
They fight diseases when
doshas are vitiated.
3 Malas: Purisham, Mutram and
Swedam they send out the
toxins formed in the body.
9. In oldage - Diminished Dhatus
weaken body immunity. Vital
Rasa dhatu supports other
dhatus is reduced due to
ageing process. Therefore
diseases/disorders increase in
the body. Tridoshas influence
the body as per the age.
10. •Birth to 12 yrs-Kapha Dominate
•12-40 yrs- Pitta Dominate
•40 yrs & above Vata Dominate
Ayurveda says elderly mostly
get health problems due to
vitiated Vata. Rasayana Chikitsa
improves Rasa Dhatu and
corrects vitiated doshas.
11. Treatment means not only
taking medicine our daily
routine called Dinacharya &
seasonal activity Rutucharya is
very vital like lifestyles
covering food, sleep, exercise,
thought process etc. the
treatment is mainly 4 types.
12. Ajasrika Rasayanam: This
procedure has to be adopted
throughout life to protect our
dhatus. One has to consume
milk, curd, ghee every day. This
will maintain dhatus and
control Tridoshas. This is
excellent in oldage problems.
13. Naimittika Rasayanam: This
procedure is adopted during
convalescence after disease.
We have to maintain the dhatus
that are imbalanced through
proper food and lifestyle. It
changes from person to person.
14. Kamya Rasayanam: As per the
need it is specific to improve viz
Longevity, Memory, Appetite.
Achara Rasayanam: Due to
stress we face many problems.
yoga, dhyana are vital part of
this. Kama, Krodha, Moha, Mada,
Matsarya has to be controlled.
15. Apart from above specific
ayurvedic remedies are
available for many oldage
problems offering very good
relief without any side effects
making oldage pleasant and
enjoyable.
16. Joint Pains: If Vata increases
Asthi dhatu diminishes causing
joint pains. Ayurveda offers
Swarna khachita Mahayogaraj/
Triodasanga Guggulu helps.
Maha Raasanadi/Dasamoola
Kwadam. To improve dhatus
Aswagandha churnam/ ristam
17. For topical application Karpura
Tailam with warm gingili oil has
to be massaged daily 2 times
morning and evening. Consume
10 gms ginger daily. Take
Triphala Churna in the night 5
gms with 200 ml warm water for
4-6 months.
18. Constipation: Root cause for
many diseases. Reduced kapha,
pitta causes constipation.
Consume daily 4-5 Lts. Warm
water, eat more cooked veg. Take
raagi, jawar, bajra instead of rice.
Take 5 gm Triphala churna with
warm glass of water before going
19. Good Memory: is possible if
Kapha is balanced. Due to age
Kapha is reduced causing
memory loss. For this
Brahmighrutam, Brahmilehyam,
Sarasvataristam, Sankahpushpi
and a glass of cow milk &
Aswagandha help in oldage.
20. Dental Problems: Are more in
old age. Clean teeth twice /day
with Triphala using finger. That
will strengthen gums & teeth.
Gargle with Triphala kashaya.
Irimedadi Tailam applied to
gums strengthen them and
prevents gum bleeding.
21. Sleeplessness: Due to vitiated
vata. Sankhapushpi syrup,
Aswagandha churnam with milk
Jatamamsi Kwadam induces very
good sleep. Brisk walking for
12-15 min a day. Dinner at 7 PM &
warm milk at 10 PM induces good
sleep. Sastreeya Tailabhyangana
22. Immuno Deficiency: By
improving dhatus immunity is
strengthened. Chyavanprash,
Vasanta Kusumakaram,
Aswagandha, are very good
Immunomodulators. Sastreeya
Tailabhyangana 2 times/ week
immuno-booster & Vajikaranam
23. Digestion: Reduces in oldage. It
is better to take sonthi/ vamu/
miriyala podi & ghee daily with
first morsel. Consume ginger,
Dalchini tea with Tulsi leaves
no sugar for good digestion.
Observe weekly 24 hrs
Phalopavaasa. Dinner before 7.
24. Hingvastaka Churna, Bhaskara
lavanam Agnitundivati tablets,
are good for digestion, Jeeraka/
soamph kashaya are also good
appetizers. It is better to have
vegetable soup with pepper 1 hr
before food. Avoid water while
taking food.
25. Reeling sensation: Is common
in Oldage due to vitiated Vata
apart from impaired blood
circulation due to reduced
physical activity and poor
intake of fluids. Vasanta
Kusumakaram, Chyavanprash,
Aswagandha helps a lot.
