Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kriya Sharir (Physiology), Prakash Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Science and Research

Vriddhavastha is a term used by Ayurveda to describe the last phase of a person’s life (old age), which is characterized by degenerative changes. Vriddhavastha or Jirnavastha (old age) is the period after 60 or 70 years as per Charaka and Sushruta Samhita. This stage is marked by physical degradation, Dhatu (a variety of anatomical tissues), Indriya (sensory and motor organs) perceptual power, potency, strength, speech, and a variety of mental and cognitive activities (e.g., memory, intellect, reception, retention, analytic ability, etc.). During this time, Vata Dosha holds the upper hand (one of the three physiological body factors). Wrinkling of…

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Vajikarana Tantra is the one that deals with the promotion of sexual health and the prevention and cure of sex-related disorders which show the importance and role of sexual health since ancient times. Vajikarana has been described especially to improve sexual health, to enhance the quality and quantity of Shukra, and to please the mind for sexual life. From ancient times, people have been interested in sexuality. For the maintenance of a happy, healthy, and cheerful life, healthy sexual functioning has a prime role. It does not only fulfil the desire of the child but also the behavioural, relational as…

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The sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan (China), in December 2019 raised the concern of the whole world towards the false sense of human achievements over nature. The influenza-like virus never became so dangerous previously. Starting from China, within months it spread all over the world and affected almost every country. For prevention of this disease, the Governments and health agencies all over the globe have focussed on maintaining hygiene, frequent hand washing, and social distancing. There are groups of People called as Corona warriors who are the true warriors in the battle against corona and work beyond…

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