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Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word, derived from
Ayur,
which means life, and
Veda,
means knowledge. Knowledge arranged systematically with logic
becomes science.The term Ayurveda means ‘Science of Life’
Ayurveda
originated in India long back in pre-vedic period. Rigveda and
Atharva-veda ( 5000 years B.C.)
Ayurveda believes
in the treatment of not just the affected part, but also the
individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh you,
eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain
resistance and good health. It has its root in ancient Vedic
literature and encompasses our entire life, the body, mind and
spirit. There are many
famouse Ayurveda centers and clinics in Kerala
Ayurveda texts
like Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita were documented about
1000 years B.C. Eight
specialities
"Ashtanga Ayurveda" are
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Kaya
Chikitsa
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Kaumar
Bhritya
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Bhoot
Vidya
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Shalakya
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Shalya
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Agad
Tantra
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Rasayana
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Vajikarana
According
to Ayurveda all objects in the universe including human body are
composed of five basic elements (Panchamahabhutas) namely,
earth, water, fire, air and vacuum. |
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Ayurveda
becomes one of the oldest systems of health care dealing with
both the preventive and curative aspects of life in a most
comprehensive way and presents a close similarity to the World
Health Organisation’s concept of health propounded in the modern
era
Ayurveda is
considered as ‘Science of life’. This probably makes it the
earliest medical science having a positive concept of health to
be achieved through a blending of physical, mental, social moral
and spiritual welfare.Preventive and curative aspects of
diseases are considered as important components of the concept
of positive health.
The treatment of
disease can be classified as
Shodhana
Shamana
Pathya Vyavastha
Nidan Parivarjan
Satvavajaya
Rasayana
Panchakarma Therapy
Is the most famous therapy. Panchakarma means five
therapies . It is a total and integrated health pack meant for
both the healthy and the sick.
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