Synopsis Ayurved has systematically elaborated the use of rasayan medicines in texts. To widen the scope of rasayan medicine it is very essential to explore this faculty of Ayurved in broader manner. A right Ayurevdic rasayan in a right stage, in right dose and in accurate indication can prevent ageing and diseases. To achieve this dictum, ageing theories elaborated by modern medical science can come to help. Intriguing these theories and incorporating them with Ayurvedic rasayan concept can be a fortunate thing for the man kind to inhibit the explosion of metabolic disorders attacking the humans due to the wrong life style.

Exploring rasayan therapies in the light of modern medical science can explain us the importance of yam and niayam ( code of conducts), pathapathya ( right dietary regimes), Dinacharya ( daily routine) and rhutucharya, which followed in every respect can inhibit ageing. Glycation theory of ageing, calorie restriction theory and langhan explained by Ayurved texts can be well likened and elaborated. Similarly the Ayurvedic concept of ageing and role of tridoasha, dhatu, oja, agni and bala can also be explained in the glow of modern technology.