Ayurveda, the science of life and
longevity has a history as long as a human civilization and even
beyond. Ayurveda was perfected by astute minds and adept hands and
is aimed at the physical, mental and spiritual well being of human
beings. Ayurveda is one of the great gifts of the sages of ancient
India to mankind and is accepted as the oldest scientific medical
system, with a long record of clinical experience. Ayurveda is the
original contribution of India (Bharatha) to the world and treats
man as a whole - which is a combination of body, mind and soul.
Its written history takes definite shape with the
codification of hundreds of slokas of Ayur-Vedic wisdom into
'Samhitas'. Its highly integrated approach is evident from the way
Ayurvedic treatment wes divided into eight segments such as Kaya
Chikitsa (General medicine), Bala Chikitsa (Pediatrics), Graha
Chikitsa (Psychiatry), Urdgwanga Chikitsa (ENT, Ophthalmology),
Salya Chikitsa (Surgery), Damshtra Chikitsa (Toxicology), Jara
Chikitsa (Geriatrics) and Vrisha Chikitsa (Aphrodisiac treatment).
Preventive Measures, effective and practical principles of
preventive medicines (Swasthavritha) with Dinacharya (daily
regimens), ritucharya (seasonal regimens) along with sound dietary
(nutritional) practices / regulation as also with principles of
satvrita (good conduct) (mental approach). |
Basics Principles of Ayurveda