Effect of Bhringarajadi choorna and Lifestyle modifications in Quality of Life in Geriatric Population Aged 60 to 75 years

Aging is a natural process that causes several changes in the physical, psychological,

hormonal, and social status. Most of these changes are predicted to affect the quality of life of

the elderly. Geriatrics is the branch of medicine which deals with care of aged.Improving QoL

helps promote healthy ageing, reduce hospitalizations, and maintain dignity and

autonomy.Holistic interventions—including lifestyle changes and traditional medicine (like

Ayurveda)—may enhance multiple QoL domains.Quality of Life (QoL) in the elderly refers to an

individual’s perception of their position in life, considering physical health, psychological state,

level of independence, social relationships, and interaction with their environment.

One among eight specialities of Ashtanga Ayurveda is Rasayana which deals with

specific drugs and life style. Rasayana therapy is one of the useful methods of inducing a

healthy and active life. The Bhringarajadi rasayana mentioned in our classics helps to get rid of

diseases, lessens the impact of old age and premature death. The effect of this stimulant

makes even a blind person to see, makes one free from worries same like an elephant, which

walks without fear, a deaf or hearing impaired person can also listen to minute voice, becomes

disease free, attains hair as black as the black clouds and it rejuvenates pale and worn out

teeth.

A Quazi Experimental study will be conducted with a sample size of 56 participants without

regard to sex, while ensuring inclusion and exclusion criteria. Out of 56 participants, 28 each

will be consecutively selected and alternately allocated to study group and control group

ensuring equal representation in both groups. The study group will be advised to follow lifestyle

modification along with Bhringarajadi choorna 6 gram with jaggery twice daily after food , while

the control group is advised to follow lifestyle modification alone for 45 days. The Quality of life

will be assessed before and after the study and a follow up after one month using Quality of life

Questionnaire 15D and Blood parameters. Data will be collected, processed and conclusions

will be drawn using appropriate statistical methods