About Ayurveda
The Science of Life
Ayurveda is the oldest medical system in the world. Its recorded origin goes back about 4500-5000 years to the Vedic civilization of India. It's one of the three great Vedic life sciences, the other two being Yoga and Tantra, each having a different main perspective on human life.
The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term meaning science of life, from two roots: Ayus meaning 'life' or 'existence' and Vid meaning 'information' or 'science'.
References to Ayurveda are found in the Atharva Veda, the fourth Veda, which deals with herbs, healing, and mantras to cure illness and prevention of diseases. Today, Ayurveda is a way of life and a go-to choice for many – from film stars and politicians to new-age seekers from California to Camden Town, London.
Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda
Understanding the foundational principles that guide Ayurvedic healing
Panchmahabhutas
Five primordial elements that compose all objects and living bodies
Tridoshas
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - the physiological entities in living beings
Mental Attributes
Satva, Rajas, and Tamas govern mental and spiritual well-being
Seven Tissues
Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, and Shukra form the body
The philosophy of Ayurveda is based on the theory of Panchmahabhutas (five primordial elements), which postulates that all objects and living bodies are composed of these five elements. The combinations of these five elements are represented in the form of Tridoshas viz. Vata (Ether + Air), Pitta (Fire), and Kapha (Water + Earth).
Ayurveda aims to keep these structural and functional entities in a state of equilibrium which signifies good health (Swasthya). Any imbalance due to internal or external factors causes disease and the treatment consists of restoring the equilibrium through various interventions including therapeutic procedures, regimens, medicines, and lifestyle management.
Eight Branches of Ayurveda
During the Samhita period (1000 BC), Ayurveda developed with eight branches or specialties
Kayachikitsa
Internal Medicine
Kaumar Bhritya
Pediatrics
Graha Chikitsa
Psychiatry
Shalya Tantra
Surgery
Shalakya Tantra
ENT & Ophthalmology
Agada-Tantra
Toxicology
Rasayana
Immuno-modulation and Gerontology
Vajikarna
Science of fertility and healthy progeny
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