Ayurveda Knowledge

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Ayurveda is a holistic medical system. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that literally means as the knowledge of life (AYU – life, VEDA – knowledge or science). It is based on ancient Indian texts that utilize natural treatments, herbal medicines, lifestyle and dietary practices to promote healing of body, mind and spirit. The benefits of Ayurveda have been proven over centuries and practiced in daily life to sustain health.

Ayurveda is a way of life. This Indian system of medicine believes in principles which involve holistic healing by bringing back the body attributes to normal. Ayurvedic herbs, detox therapies, diet, exercise, yoga and psychological attributes all are given utmost importance in the management of various disorders. It also gives emphasis on various concepts like dietary regimen, daily regimen, seasonal regimen etc which are helpful in prevention of disease.

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Ayurveda, most commonly defined as the practice of ancient medicine, originates with the Vedas, the earliest Indian literature, dating from ca. 1500 B.C. Originally transmitted orally, Ayurveda was codified into major treatise of Charak, Sushruta and Vagbhatta samhita (medical transcripts). These texts continue to be the most important classical reference even today. Ayurveda consist of eight branches; general medicine (kayachikitsa), surgery (Shalya), disease of ear, nose and throat (Shalakya), pediatrics (Kaumarbhrutya), toxicology (Agadatantra), psychiatry (Manas roga), Rejuvenation (Rasayana) and sexual vitality (Vajikaran). Over 80 % of the population opts for alternative therapy as curative and preventive healing. Ayurveda has stood the test of times and continues to be complete healing system to offer ancient understanding and wisdom to the modern world.

Basic Principles

Panchamahabhut

Every human being is composed of unique proportion of the five elements (Panchmahabutas) namely earth (prithvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), air (vaayu), and space (akasha). They govern same properties in our body as in nature. These five elements combine to form the three Doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—which regulate the body's physiological and psychological functions.

Tridosha

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three Doshas that govern human characteristics, physiological activities, and patterns of health and disease. Vata Dosha, composed of the elements of Space (Akasha) and Air (Vayu), regulates movement, communication, and all dynamic processes in the body and mind. Pitta Dosha, composed primarily of Fire (Tejas) with Water (Jala), governs digestion, metabolism, transformation, and body temperature. Kapha Dosha, composed of Water (Jala) and Earth (Prithvi), provides structure, stability, lubrication, nourishment, and immunity, maintaining the body's strength and integrity.

Prakriti

According to Ayurveda, every individual is born with a unique combination of doshas termed as PRAKRITI (body’s physical constitution) that is determined at the moment of conception and influenced by seasonal variations and several other internal and external factors.

Vata Prakruti

Vata people are quick, to learn, to forget, to become enthused. They walk, talk, and change their minds and moods quickly. Their normal body functions also tend to change quickly. Their energy levels are very high. Vata people often have trouble making decisions; suffer from gas, constipation

Pitta Prakruti

Pitta people are efficient, precise and orderly. They hate hot climate, prefer cooling food. Their skin tends to be warm and soft with freckles, pimples, rashes and wrinkles. Their hair grays early and they also suffer from hairfall. These people get easily irritated and are impatient.

Kapha Prakruti

Kapha people like slow and relaxed life. The qualities of Kapha are slow, steady, heavy, oily, and cold. When Kapha is in balance, Kapha people are caring, nurturing and grounded. Their stamina is superior to the other types. Their body tissues are firm, well-nourished and healthy.

Ayurvedic Herbs

The naturally growing herbs are used in Ayurvedic system of medicine to bring back the imbalance in dosha to normal. These herbs are processed into various forms like churna (powders), kadha ( decoctions ), vati ( tablets), etc and used as required in specific disease conditions. Every herb has its own individual properties and works accordingly while breaking the disease pathology. These herbs are not just known for providing symptomatic relief but also treat the disease from its root cause.