Anti Aging Herbs, Anti Ageing Natural Supplements

Ayurveda is science of life having eight branches. Life is denoted as ‘Ayu’. ‘Sukhayu’(life with all pleasures) and ‘Hitayu’ (life and lifestyle useful to be in the world) are the type of life for which ayurveda recommends. In ayurveda the ageing process is called as ‘jara’ or ‘ayu kshya’(deterioration of life). Rasayana chikitsa is one branch of ayurveda for maintaining normal life span by rejuvenation therapy. Charaka mentioned rasayana therapy to achieve the goal of life and also to maintain a quality of all seven dhatus(tissues) and agni of the body.

Ayu Kshya (deterioration) includes- dhatu kshya (loss of tissue ), bala kshya-parakam kshya( loss of physical strength), indriya kshya(deterioration in sense organs), virya kshya (decline in urges towards sexual life), oja kshya- utsah kshya (deterioration in vigour and courage ). There is also decline in medha, buddhi, smriti (decline in mental strength). Ageing increases vata, chinta (tensions), krishta (general weakness).

Ageing process is associated with changes in body which delays repairing process of the tissues. Symptoms like changes sleep pattern, decline in desire or ability in sexual activities, decline in reproduction, decreases fat deposits present under the skin leading to hypothermia, reduction in oil glands in skin leading to skin disorders, signs of depression, confusion, memory loss.

The rasayana promotes longevity, maintains youth, increases intellectual capacity and strength as well as to enable the patient to be freed from diseases, arrest the process of ageing. It keeps body mentally and physically strong. Rasayana has significant anti oxidant effect by balancing free radicals in the body.

The proper time to start rasayana for maintaining and rejuvenation of tissue is after balya avastha (childhood), we can say in the starting of madhya avastha (middle age) as this is the period of body development. Taking rasayan in this period can help dhatus (tissues) to grow properly. For maintaining the dhatu( tissues) one must take rasayan in madhya avastha.

In charak samhita mandukparni, sankhpushpi, guduchi and madhuyashti are mentioned as medhya rasayana. These can be started since childhood.

Most of the herbs which give the result as an antioxidant, immune-modulator, detoxifier and rejuvenator used as single drug or in combination are in the category of rasayana. The herbs like brahmi, sankhpushpi, guduchi, madhuyashti are used as medhya rasayana i.e. increases learning ability and memory enhancer, prevents degenerative changes related to memory such as memory loss, anxiety, depression, memory loss related to old age.

The herbs like amalaki, guggul, guduchi, ashwagandha, pippali, marich, shatavari , shilajit are known best for maintaining healthly life style and work as best anti ageing agents.

Shilajit – Shilajit is natural occurring organic exudate yellowish brown to pitch black in color depending on its variable consistency oozes out naturally from the steepy mountains of higher range of Himalayas in the summer season. In Ayurveda and Siddha, shilajit is used individually as rejuvenator and in many formulations for immune system, diabetes, cardiac, urinary and nervous system for thousands of years. In Charak samhita it is mentioned that if Shilajit is administered at appropriate time with suitable combination of drugs and proper method, there is no disease in this universe which is not curable.

Shilajit contains around 84 minerals which includes copper, iron, zinc, silver etc. Many other metabolites, numerous vitamins and amino acids are also present in traces. Pure Shilajit is totally soluble in water but not in alcohol base.

Shilajit gives results that of an antioxidant, immuno-modulator, anti ageing, anti diabetic, detoxifier, rejuvenator. Shilajit is beneficial in diseases situated in deep tissues, helps to overcome lethargy and chronic fatigue. Shilajit when taken with milk alleviates all kind of weakness. Shilajit reduces serum triglycerides, serum cholesterol and simultaneously improves HDL Cholesterol. Shilajit improves condition in neurologic disorders, neuromuscular disorders both in acute conditions and in elderly persons. Shilajit is also beneficial in insomnia; anxiety and stress as it detoxifies the system. Shilajit is beneficial for male and female reproductive system as it has both a spermiogenic and ovogenic effect. For the mountaineers it is very beneficial as it increases blood circulation and enhances oxygen carrying capacity in the blood. It improves the ability to handle high altitude stress and stimulate immune system. As a result is maintains body temperature during hypothermia.

Brahmi (Bacopa monneiri) – Brahmi is best memory enhancer and works as tonic in the condition of mental stress, anxiety, post traumatic stress . It helps in conditions such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, dementia, central nervous system disorders, Parkinson’s disease etc. Most of these conditions arise due to ageing. Proper use of Brahmi gives anti ageing benefits. The brahmi chyawanprash at Planet Ayurveda is a well known rasayan in jam form made up of amla pulp and 53 herbs including bhrami known for promoting vitality.

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) – Amalaki (amla) is mentioned as rasayana in charak samhita in single and compound formulations. Taking amla regularly balances the free radicals hence giving anti-ageing effect. Rich source of vitamin C Alma is anti-inflammatory, acts against acidity, urinary discharges, constipation and anemia. Quality of blood is improved as it is the best immune modulator. It can be taken raw or in any formulation like churna, juice, tablets, granules, chyawanprash. You can have Amla in capsule form (Amalaki Rasayan capsules), jam form ( Brahmi chyawanprash), juice form (Amla Saar) at planet ayurveda. Planet ayurveda recommends amla juice in anti-ageing pack because of its rejuvenating and antioxidant properties. The amla juice combined with herbs here in planet ayurveda in Amla Saar. This combination is very useful in obesity, ulcers, chronic skin diseases, chronic cough, hypertension and fatigue. It is best stamina promoter and immunity enhancer.

Ashwgandha (Whitania somnifera) – ‘The Indian Ginseng’ works as mood elevator, promotes physical and mental health. It is beneficial in disturbed sleep pattern, mental and physical stress, depression, diabetes with loss in weight, male sexual dysfunction. Using it alone or in formulation enhance strength against ageing.

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) – Guduchi elevates immunity power, enhance anti ageing effect. Useful in all kind of fever, hyperacidity, burning sensation, burning micturation, allergies, inflammations, diabetic neuropathy, liver dysfunction, skin ailments, neoplastic conditions.

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) – It is best herbal galactogogue. Beneficial as general tonic also a female reproductive tonic. Useful in impotency of both the sexes. Regular intake of shatavari with milk gives anti ageing effect. You can take Shatavari Capsules, a quality standard product from Planet Ayurveda.

Spirulina – The structural similarity between chlorophyll and haemoglobin makes it booster for general weakness. It is an immune stimulant and has antioxidant properties. Spirulina has high nutritive value as it contains essential amino acids, dietary minerals and vitamins, proteins. Best supplement in the patients suffering from tumor, cancer, hepatitis, protein deficiency, general weakness. At Planet Ayurveda, we provide the best quality of the product. High nutritional Siprulina capsules contain 100% organic spirulina and these are purely vegetarian capsule.

Planet Ayurveda brings the best combination of anti ageing herbs for rejuvenation in its Anti Ageing Pack. The pack comprises brahmi chyawanprash, amlaki rasayan (Amla capsules), Shilajit Capsules and Kumkumadi Oil. The brahmi chyawanprash is rasayan in jam form made up of amla pulp and 48 herbs known for promoting vitality. chyawanprash enhances cellular rejuvenation. The product of Planet Ayurveda ‘ Brahmi chyawanprash’ is a powerful and unique formulation made of more than 48 herbs for promotion of rejuvenation. Our motto at Planet Ayurveda is to provide best supplements. International quality standards are being followed in Planet Ayurveda which makes our Shilajit and amla juice a unique product. Taking this Anti Ageing Pack will enhance immunity and resulting delay in ageing effects. These formulations together works to balance all systems of the body such as digestive system, circulatory system, immune system and nervous system. Taking these herbs regularly prevents damage due to stress, pollution and faulty diet pattern which are the root cause of ageing.