Ayurveda

Ayurvedic medication cannot be considered immune to the general side effects or minor allergic reactions that might be encountered at the time or after their intake. Reportedly few Ayurvedic medications are believed to be containing traces of metallic components. This calls for a precautionary measure to consult your doctor before taking any herbs or Ayurvedic supplements. Special care is to be taken if alternative therapy of Ayurveda is being combined with some conventional medical treatment.

The most plausible and credible aspect specific to Ayurveda is that it considers the constitution of every patient different from other. This, indeed, is the most appealing facet of Ayurveda practices. Although it is really tough to establish scientific validation of Ayurveda, there have been few studies conducted to test the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment. There might not be statistically significant validations of the effectiveness of its products and practices, yet it has been achieved to get the desired effect.

Ayurveda has developed in full bloom through professional associations and national recognition. The funding and patronage by the government has elevated the ancient system of medicine to the status of a practical and viable healing option. The country has recognized Ayurveda as a comprehensive healthcare system, just like other systems prevalent and authenticated in the region.

Ayurveda is primarily used for overall maintenance of human health through reduction of stress and improvement in strength and stamina. It is practiced through yoga and meditation that have proven to be effective in many diseases. Ayurveda must be practiced with suitable diet that plays a major role in maintaining good human health.

Ayurveda is a holistic medical stream that lays stress on the prevention of diseases and longevity of human life. It finds its mention in ancient Indian scriptures written 5,000 years ago. It works wonders on not only human body but also helps in spiritual healing. Ayurveda has been handed down to us through verbal propagation through ages. Since writing was not developed in ancient times, the wisdom of Ayurveda was taught and assimilated as part of the spiritual tradition of Vedic Religion.

Ayurveda is one of the oldest healing medical sciences. It has originated from India’s ancient Vedic culture and was popularized in an informal way from learned masters to their disciples. Interestingly, the natural healing systems of Homeopathy and Polarity Therapy owe their emergence to Ayurveda.

The term Ayurveda comprises two Sanskrit words – ‘Ayur’ and ‘Veda’. These words connote ‘Life’ and ‘Knowledge’ respectively thus constituting the meaning of Ayurveda as ‘Knowledge of Life’. Hence, Ayurveda is a health philosophy that believes in the principle of curative and preventive measures for achieving physical, mental and spiritual well-being to the optimum. Over the past 50 centuries, Ayurveda has undergone comprehensive developments in its evolution as a reliable and all-inclusive health science India, the place of its birth. 

• The Rig Veda
• The Sama Veda
• The Yajur Veda
• The Athrva Veda