Mental health care in geriatics through rasayana

Author(s)	Dr. Rashmi Chojer
Country	India
Abstract	India has, acquired the label of “an aging nation with 8.3% of its population being more than 60 years old. Due to increased elderly population, the prevalence of Geriatric specific psychiatric complications like Dementia, Delusional disorders, Hallucinations, Depression , Anxiety, Personality alterations, Alzheimer’s disease and age related neurological problems are increasing. With the help of Geriatric health care, the quality of life of elderly patients with mental impairements can be improved so that they can meet their daily needs. The aging process in the human beings during degenerative phase can be controlled or slow down with the help of Rasayans mentioned in Ayurved. These Rasayans acts as micronutrients. Some of these Rasayans are organ and tissue specific. Those specific to brain tissue are called MedhyaRasayan. In Ayurveda 'MedhyaRasayanas’ e.g. MandukparniSwaras, YashtimadhuChurna with Ksheer (Milk), GuduchiSwaras, and Shankhapushpi Kalka are known to be beneficial for mental well being. This helps the mental patient to get relieve from stress, anxiety and depression.
Keywords	Jara,MedhyaRasayanas,Mandukparni,Yashtimadhu,Guduchi,Shankhapushpi
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-12
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62770

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