| Keyword | Vayasthaapana |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | वय:तरुण स्थापयतीति वय:स्थापनम् । च.सू.४/८ चक्रपाणि |
| Reference | C.Su.4/8, Chakrapaan`i, A.H.Su.5/37, |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – maintaining or preserving the freshness of youth , To rejuvenate |
| Implied Meaning | Act of prolonging life while restoring the body constituents appropriate for the age is called Vayasthaapana. |
| Elaboration | Substances performing Vayasthaapana increase lifespan up to hundred years and also improve quality of life. Such substances mainly support body components and improve or maintain their functions at optimum level. Charaka describes group of Vayasthaapana Dravya in the Sootrasthaana, e. g. Amritaa, Abhayaa, Aamalakee etc. |
| Contemporary Colloquial | To rejuvenate |
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