Conceptual Study of Yapana Basti in Jara as a Rasayana

In Ayurveda management strategies are preventive and curative. Panchakarma is one of the vital branches of Ayurveda, which deals mainly elimination of vitiated doshas from the body. Basti is considered as superior, because of its specific indications and action. Though shodhana is contraindicated in Bala and Vrudha, Basti is indicated. Ageing is an inescapable reality of the human existence, plays a crucial role in the global demographic transition. According to UN Population Division, there will be 2elderly persons for every child by 2050. This implies the aged60 and above, which currently constitute less than 20% of the population will account for32% of the population by2050. In kalajajara as vata prakopa occurs naturally, and results in mamsa bala kshaya that is degenerative condition. Basti is the first line of treatment for the vatadosha. Yapana is a type of basti which sustains supports and maintains the life and provides longevity. It can be given in all season, any time and in all age groups. Yapana basti enhances status of shukra, mamsa and gives bala to the body and checks the process of aging enhances the tissues, alleviating the disease, support and maintains the life. Rasayana is a specialized type of treatment influencing the fundamental aspect of body like dhatu, Agni, srotas and ojas etc. and boosts tejas and immune system. Here an attempt is made to understand the role/ effects of yapana basti in jara as rasayana to prevent and maintain the process of ageing and improving generalized health in Jarā ava stha.