Ayurveda, the knowledge of life is considered as one of the oldest stream of knowledge on health and healing. It is studied and researched under numerous titles in our contemporary world, but it has a mystic and mythological background. Ayurveda according to the myths is ‘Anadi’ having no beginning like the universe.
The 5000 year old history of Ayurveda is full of myths as well as scientific use of human logics. It was meant not only for human beings but also for plants and animals.
Vriksha Ayurveda was for plants and trees
Aswa Ayurveda for horses
Hasti Ayurveda for elephants for elephants and so on.
The basic principles of Ayurveda identify man as an epitome of the universe; and compares human body with nature; like the five natural elements –Pridhwi, Ap, Thejas, Vayu, Akasa (Earth, water, Fire Air and Space.) and their Gunas or qualities was the methodology adapted. Ayurveda study the ‘functional body’ through the tridoshas vatha, pitha and kapha. The structure is represented by saptha dhatus or seven tissues.
Clinical Ayurveda
Clinical Ayurveda has effective management for psychosomatic disorders like fibromyalgea and chronic fatigue Syndrome.
CP or Cerebral palcy, Duchane’s muscular dystrophy and such development disorders of children also find Ayurvedic management with better belief.
Insomnia, Depression and Dementia also come to Ayurvedic physicians for alternative cures.
Ayurveda Care (Swastha Vritha)
Swastha Vritha is the Ayurvedic branch of wellness and positive health. Prevention of diseases and improvising the quality of life are the primary concerns here.
The main discussions are
Dina Charya – Daily regimen or routine
Ritu Charya – Seasonal Regimen or Routine
Roga Anuthpadaniya – Prevention of diseases.
Anna Swarupa Vijnaniya – Nutrition and dietetics.
Sadvritha – Ethics in life.
Ayurveda Cure
The curative aspects of Ayurveda is clinically proven over 5000 years. This is discussed under ‘Roga Nidana’ – causes and Etio pathology and Roga Chikitsa – treatment of diseases. Ayurvedic treatments are broadly having two basic approaches to balance the Doshas. They are Sodhana or purification and Samana or pacification.
Panchakarma or the five fold purification methods and cleansings are characteristic to Ayurveda. Panchakarma -Strengthens the tissues, give acuity of senses, improves digestion and slows down the aging process. They are :
Raktha moksha or blood letting is another method of purification
Samana or pacification involves the following
Panchanam - Digestives
Deepanam – Carminatives
Kshuth – Fasting
Thrit – Thirst
Vyayama – Exercise
Athapa – Sunlight
Marutha – wind
Poorva karma
Snehana – Oleation
Swedana – Fomentation or sudation
A proper blend of Ayurvedic herbal medicines, purifying and pacifying approaches cures or manages several lifetime disorders like Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerasis, Alzheimer’s Disease etc.
Ayurveda, the knowledge of life is considered as one of the oldest stream of knowledge on health and healing. It is studied and researched under numerous titles in our contemporary world, but it has a mystic and mythological background. Ayurveda according to the myths is ‘Anadi’ having no beginning like the universe.