What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, is attributed to Bhagwan Dhanvantari, the physician of the Devas in Hinduism, is regarded to be an avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu.
He is mentioned in the Puranas as the ‘God of Ayurveda’. who received it from Brahma🙏
Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, is attributed to Bhagwan Dhanvantari, the physician of the Devas in Hinduism, is regarded to be an avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu.
He is mentioned in the Puranas as the ‘God of Ayurveda’. who received it from Brahma🙏
Its earliest concepts were set out in the portion of the Vedas known as the ‘Atharvaveda’ (c. 2nd millennium BCE).
The term ‘Ayurveda’ is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Ayur’ (life) and Veda (knowledge or learning ).
Thus, Ayurveda translates to ‘knowledge of life’.
The term ‘Ayurveda’ is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Ayur’ (life) and Veda (knowledge or learning ).
Thus, Ayurveda translates to ‘knowledge of life’.
Based on the idea that disease is due to an imbalance or stress in a person's consciousness, Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain a balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.
Ayurveda treatment starts with an internal purification process, followed by a special diet, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation.
it promises treatment for various ailments that would not normally not be found in other systems of medicine.
it promises treatment for various ailments that would not normally not be found in other systems of medicine.
If you are looking to get treated by the Ayurveda system of medicine, here are some facts about the practice.
Fact 1: The principles are basic yet extremely effective
Fact 1: The principles are basic yet extremely effective
Ayurveda is based on the principle that the body is made up of 5 elements space, air, water, fire and earth.
When all these elements work in congruence they make a healthy person. While all of us have all the five elements, they are in different proportions in our body making a
When all these elements work in congruence they make a healthy person. While all of us have all the five elements, they are in different proportions in our body making a
person one of these three vata, kapha or pitta. An imbalance in any of these elements makes a person ill and a realignment of these humours can cure a disease.
Fact 2: The three doshas make you who you are
Before you scoff at the idea, here is what Ayurvedic practitioners believe. A person who is of a particular dosha has unique characteristics. Due to the dominance of one of the doshas it affects a person's temperament,
Before you scoff at the idea, here is what Ayurvedic practitioners believe. A person who is of a particular dosha has unique characteristics. Due to the dominance of one of the doshas it affects a person's temperament,
the diseases that can affect him and even governs how he react to stress. Apart from that it also dictates the type of body structure he has and the foods he is likely to love.
Fact 3: Ayurveda involves more than just herbs
Ayurvedic medicines contain not only herbs but also other substances like milk, ghee, butter, honey, molasses, gingelly oil, rock salts, minerals, ashes and self-fermented alcohol.
Ayurvedic medicines contain not only herbs but also other substances like milk, ghee, butter, honey, molasses, gingelly oil, rock salts, minerals, ashes and self-fermented alcohol.
While herbs are a major component of the medicines prescribed, other compounds are used as well. In some cases the other compounds are adjuvants or carriers (help the medicine perform better) and in others, they form the medicine itself.
Fact 4: It cures the root of the problem not the symptoms alone
Ayurveda is based on the very compounds that make and run your body. During treatment, an Ayurvedic doctor finds the problem, then looks for the reason for it.
Ayurveda is based on the very compounds that make and run your body. During treatment, an Ayurvedic doctor finds the problem, then looks for the reason for it.
Once the reason is found he/she will treat the factors that are hindering the entire recovery process. Once cleared he/she will take care of the disease itself.
Loading suggestions...