Ayurveda
Indian holistic therapy: Dwarfs in the global arena
By Meenakshi Narang
It is shocking to learn, that despite being one of the ‘mega’ biodiversity centers of the world, offering as many as 45,000 plant species, the country still has an inconsequential presence in the global market for holistic therapies. Even though India is home to three of the oldest medicinal systems of the world, namely, Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani forms of medicine, we have been unable to harness our potential in this field and to use it to our advantage.
History of Siddha System of Medicine
By Meenakshi Narang
The Siddha is the oldest and most traditional form of system of medicine in India. Based on the lines of the Ayurveda system of medicine, the Siddha finds its origins in the Dravidian culture. The complete literature of this medicine system is preserved in Tamil. Practitioners of the Siddha are known as Siddhars.
Ayurveda in the light of scientific scrutiny
By Meenakshi Narang
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’s standing in the contemporary world
By Meenakshi Narang
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: Practices
By Meenakshi Narang
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.
History of Ayurveda
By Meenakshi Narang
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 -- an overview
By Meenakshi Narang
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.
What is Ayurveda?
By Meenakshi Narang
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.
Cipla set to launch a bevy of products
By Meenakshi Narang
Cipla India Ltd is all set come out with a rage of Ayurveda, homeopathy and cosmetic products. These products will be launched under the company’s associate brand of L’amar Natural Products. L’amar Natural Products exports the company’s products to numerous markets in the Middle East, South East Asia, Africa, Latin America,
Ayurveda’s adaptogenic herbs
Adaptogens are Ayurvedic herbs known to increase the body’s immunity and resistance to stress. As the name suggests, the adaptogens are herbs which help the body to adapt to stressful situations of all kinds by boosting the hormonal and immune system to balance the general body reaction towards physical, psychological, emotional and environmental stress.

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