Ayurveda modality towards the geriatric care: A critical review
Department of Kayachikitsa, M.A.M.’s Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 17(01), 560-563
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.17.1.0081
Publication history:
Received on 07 December 2022; revised on 16 January 2023; accepted on 19 January 2023
Abstract:
Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems for the management of health that includes several branches for various health purposes, Kayachikitsa being one of them. This system has evolved over the course of civilisation. The use of internal medicine and its main concepts and techniques are covered in the Kayachikitsa. The primary goal of branch Kayachikitsa is to cure the body (Kaya) using Ayurvedic medicine and principles. In this context, Ayurveda indicated many ways for geriatric care, including use of internal medicine. The ageing process or issues associated with old age also need to be taken care of. In cases of ageing or geriatric health difficulties, the usage of natural carpets together with basic Ayurvedic principles delivers health advantages
Considering this point here we summarizes an Ayurveda aspect towards geriatric care W.S.R. to Kayachikitsa.
Keywords:
Ayurveda; Kayachikitsa; Geriatric; Oldage; Vardhakya
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