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The herbs and formulations described in the classics of [[Ayurveda]] are studied for their utility in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Some of the newer approaches are mentioned below.

The herbs and formulations described in the classics of [[Ayurveda]] are studied for their utility in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Some of the newer approaches are mentioned below.

   

   

'''[[Ayurveda]] dravya as nutraceuticals:''' A review focused on the ayurvedic nutraceutical approach gives natural physiological advantages of [[Ayurveda]] formulations and reduces illness risk.<ref>Rahul, Kumar Gupta, Rahul  Soni, Pradeep Singh, Rohit Shrivastava, Jitendra Rajput, Pawan. (2018). Health benefits of natural nutrients: ayurveda dravya as nutraceuticals. WJPMR. 2018, 4(4),253-255.</ref> Formulations like Chyavanaprasha, Brahma Rasayana, Phala Ghrita, Arjuna Ksheerapaka, Shatavari Ghrita, and Rasona Ksheerapaka are studied, among other traditional nutraceuticals. All of these nutraceuticals have health benefits such as preventing respiratory diseases, improving physical and mental strength, sexual empowerment, cardio-protection, female hormonal regulation maintenance, etc. The focus of the article was on the ayurvedic perspective of nutraceuticals.

'''[[Ayurveda]] dravya as nutraceuticals:''' A review focused on the ayurvedic nutraceutical approach gives natural physiological advantages of [[Ayurveda]] formulations and reduces illness risk.<ref>Rahul, Kumar Gupta, Rahul  Soni, Pradeep Singh, Rohit Shrivastava, Jitendra Rajput, Pawan. Health benefits of natural nutrients: ayurveda dravya as nutraceuticals. WJPMR. 2018, 4(4),253-255.</ref> Formulations like Chyavanaprasha, Brahma Rasayana, Phala Ghrita, Arjuna Ksheerapaka, Shatavari Ghrita, and Rasona Ksheerapaka are studied, among other traditional nutraceuticals. All of these nutraceuticals have health benefits such as preventing respiratory diseases, improving physical and mental strength, sexual empowerment, cardio-protection, female hormonal regulation maintenance, etc. The focus of the article was on the ayurvedic perspective of nutraceuticals.

'''[[Rasayana]] dravya in oxidative stress:''' Stress levels within cells have grown due to changing diet and lifestyle, necessitating an ayurvedic strategy to compensate and rejuvenate, known as [[Rasayana]]. In a review paper, the researchers focused on raising knowledge of [[rasayana]] therapy and its effects on oxidative stress and premature aging. The review concluded that [[rasayana]] dravya is beneficial in preventing oxidative stress.<ref>Manish Choudhari and Naresh Jain. Role of different rasayanadravya in oxidative stress – a review study.IJSR. 2020, 9(3),71-72.</ref> An ayurvedic formulation rasayanaghanavati showed significant results in reducing stress and premature ageing with anti-depressant and anxiolytic effect.<ref>Deole YS, Chavan SS, Ashok B K, Ravishankar B, Thakar A B, Chandola H M. Evaluation of anti-depressant and anxiolytic activity of Rasayana Ghana Tablet (A compound Ayurvedic formulation) in albino mice. AYU [serial online] 2011 [cited 2022 Jun 22];32:375-9. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2011/32/3/375/93918</ref> Rasayana avaleha, an ayurvedic formulation, showed efficacy in reducing adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients.<ref>Vyas P, Thakar A B, Baghel M S, Sisodia A, Deole Y. Efficacy of Rasayana Avaleha as adjuvant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in reducing adverse effects. AYU [serial online] 2010 [cited 2022 Jun 22];31:417-23. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2010/31/4/417/82029</ref>

'''[[Rasayana]] dravya in oxidative stress:''' Stress levels within cells have grown due to changing diet and lifestyle, necessitating an ayurvedic strategy to compensate and rejuvenate, known as [[Rasayana]]. In a review paper, the researchers focused on raising knowledge of [[rasayana]] therapy and its effects on oxidative stress and premature aging. The review concluded that [[rasayana]] dravya is beneficial in preventing oxidative stress.<ref>Manish Choudhari and Naresh Jain. Role of different rasayanadravya in oxidative stress – a review study.IJSR. 2020, 9(3),71-72.</ref> An ayurvedic formulation rasayanaghanavati showed significant results in reducing stress and premature ageing with anti-depressant and anxiolytic effect.<ref>Deole YS, Chavan SS, Ashok B K, Ravishankar B, Thakar A B, Chandola H M. Evaluation of anti-depressant and anxiolytic activity of Rasayana Ghana Tablet (A compound Ayurvedic formulation) in albino mice. AYU [serial online] 2011 [cited 2022 Jun 22];32:375-9. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2011/32/3/375/93918</ref> Rasayana avaleha, an ayurvedic formulation, showed efficacy in reducing adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients.<ref>Vyas P, Thakar A B, Baghel M S, Sisodia A, Deole Y. Efficacy of Rasayana Avaleha as adjuvant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in reducing adverse effects. AYU [serial online] 2010 [cited 2022 Jun 22];31:417-23. Available from: https://www.ayujournal.org/text.asp?2010/31/4/417/82029</ref>