AYURVEDIC VIEW ON VARDHAKYAJANITA, INDRIYAPRADOSHOJA VIKARA AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

Jara is referred to in Sushruta Samhita as a Swabhavabala Pravritta Vyadhi; it is a condition of nature that occurs progressively with the decay of Dhatu. Depending on whether Vata Dosha is dominant or not, it creates variation in Sharira and Manas function. In modern times, there has been an increase in the prevalence of geriatric sensory and mental disorders, which include depression, anxiety, insomnia and anxiety, etc. All of these can be described as Vardhakyajanita Vikara and/or Indriya Pradoshaja Vikara. Their respective cause include Asatmendriyartha Samyoga, Prajnaparadha and Parinama; leading to Dosha vitiation and Srotodushti. The treatment approach typically used for managing these conditions include use of Rasayana, use of Panchakarma (Basti and Nasya), use of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa and lifestyle modifications. Treatment focuses on both Dravyabhuta as well as Adravyabhuta interventions to promote healthy aging and to preserve sensory and mental health.