A WAY TOWARDS HEALTH THROUGH ACHARA RASAYANA – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian and traditional system of medicine. Achara rasayana is the unique concept of ayurveda and this is the fundamental contribution of Acharya Charaka. It is the holistic science that means it not only cures but also prevents the occurrence of diseases. In 'Ayurveda' concept of rasayana, ahara and vihara are very important factors to maintain the healthy state of body and mind. In present era, ongoing medical science is aware about the health and dietary requirement. Any substance of nutritional value which provide health benets is used as nutraceuticals. According to Ayurveda, the best medicine is the one we consume every day, which is food.1 The term Rasayana (rejuvenation) refers to nutrition or nourishment it acts essentially on natural dynamics and rejuvenate the body on both physical and mental levels. Achara Rasayana is one such entity which helps maintain health without use of external medication and just by following a code of conduct advised by acharyas.