ABSTRACT
Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine, forms one of the most ancient, yet living, traditions of healing. Though treatment with Ayurveda is highly efficient, the proper mechanism of action, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of most of the important drugs are yet to be explored, and this has made Ayurveda lag behind due to deficiency of scientific evidence and poor research. Rasayana tantra signifies the basic methodology of Ayurveda to prevent and cure diseases by following the procedures of Rasayana cikitsa. Several nutraceuticals such as fish oil, black cumin extracts, fenugreek, licorice, coriander and dates were evaluated for their potential use in treatment of arthritis. Additionally, supplementation of certain nutraceuticals, micronutrients and functional foods have a role in reducing the risk of cancer development or inhibit cancer progression. Ayurvedic cosmetology has its source in nature, and many vegetables, fruits and herbs are used to create a wide range of products with properties of skin rejuvenation.
