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International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science

Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A (2020)

Pharmacological review of Charakokta Medhya Rasayana

Author(s):

Seema Gupta, Mahapatra Arun Kumar, Rajagopala S

Abstract:

Medhya Rasayana is derived from classical text, Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Rasayana Adhyaya, Karaprachitiya Rasayana Pada, effective in improving Medha (Intellectual and cognitive function) and it includes four drugs i.e. Mandukaparni Swarasa, Yashtimadhu with milk, Guduchi Swarasa and Sankhapushpi Kalka. Rasayana therapy enriches life by enhancing the physiological status of the body tissues. Improvement of Medha i.e. intelligence is one of the benefits of Rasayana therapy. In this study a review is done of various research papers, thesis and texts to understand the pharmacological action (in context of Medhya Guna) of Charakokta Medhya Rasayana.

Pages: 11-17  |  501 Views  86 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Seema Gupta, Mahapatra Arun Kumar, Rajagopala S. Pharmacological review of Charakokta Medhya Rasayana. Int. J. Agric. Food Sci. 2020;2(1):11-17. DOI: 10.33545/2664844X.2020.v2.i1a.29
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