ROLE OF HERBO-MINERAL MEDICINES IN DELAYING JARAVASTHA W.S.R. TO SHILAJATU AND SWARNABHASMA

Abstract

Geriatric is a branch of medicine dealing exclusively with the problems of aging and grouped under swabhavikavyadhis. Ageing refers to a process of physical, psychological and social changes in multidimensional aspects. The changes are always degenerative in nature. Most common geriatric disorders are diabetes, Arthritis, Dementia, Heart diseases, Alzheimer’s, Osteoporosis, Menopause etc. These problems of health due to modernization can be solved by increasing resistance against diseases and psychological improvement by using Rasayanatherepy It is widely accepted that in ageing, DNA damage occurs and how the Herbo-mineral formulations acts as Rasayana such as Chandraprabhavati, Arogyavardini-vati , Shilajatu , Mahalaxmivilasa rasa etc and prevents the damage of DNA. The Bhasmas such as Swarna, Rajatha, Naga&Vangaetc acts as antioxidants and have restorative action. The most common cause of ageing might be genetic factor, immunological aspects stress and the presence of free radicles in the system. Proper administration of the Herbo-mineral for-mulation as a preventive tool one can delay jarajanitavyadhis to occur. This paper highlights the role of Herbo-mineral formulation in geriatric disorders particularly Alzheimer’s, De-mentia, diabetes, Arthritis, HTN and High Cholesterol.