EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF RASAYANA IN RAJONIVRUTTI: A REVIEW

Dr. Swati Kimothi*

ABSTRACT

Menarche, puberty, pregnancy, parturition, menopause are very important biological phases of female life. The term menopause is the used in the females who undergoes the hormonal change. This is the end of the reproductive stage in the women, during this phase menstruation and ovulation ceases. Similar hormonal changes occur in male too, that is termed as Andropause. About one third of life span has to be spent without menstruation. For so long period a woman cannot afford estrogen replacement especially because of its side effects and complications. That’s why we have to search for better and safer options. Here in this paper endocrine physiology and possible management through Ayurveda will be discussed in brief. At the same time scopes of Rasayana is also explored.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Rajonivrutti, Menopause, Rasayana, Rejuvenation.