CONTENTS:-
I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION : Astanga Ayurveda, Bhesaja, Ausadhi, Synonyms of Bhesaja, Types, Swasthas-yorjaskara-Roganuta Bhesaja, Rasayana-Vajikarana, Abhesaja, Badhana-Sanubdahana, Importance of Rasayana Tantra.
II. HISTORICAL REVIEW OF RASAYANA THERAPY : Rasayana in Vedika Kala, Pauranika Kala, Maha Kavya Kala, Samhita Kala, Sangraha Kala and Adhunika Kala.
III. RASAYANA TANTRA : Etymology, Nirukti, Synonyms, Definition, Contributions, Different types of Classifications, Method of Administration, Benefits, Contraindications, Indications, Pharmacodynamics, Mode of action.
IV. BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RASDYANA DRUGS.
V. AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF AGING (JARA) And ITS PREVENTION WITH RASDYANA.
VI. RASDYANA DESCRIBED IN CARAKA SAMHITA.
VII. RASDYANA DESCRIBED IN SUSRUTA SAMHITA.
VIII. RASDYANA DESCRIBED IN ASTANGA SANGRAHA.
IX. RASDYANA DESCRIBED IN ASTANGA HRDYA.