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Ayurveda is one of the great gifts of the sages of ancient India to mankind. I t is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world, with a long record of clinical experience. However, it is not only a system of medicine in the conventional sense of curing disease. I t is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain and protect health. I t shows us both how to cure disease and how to promote longevity. Ayurveda treats man as a “whole” – which is a combination of body, mind and soul. Therefore it is a truly holistic and integral medical system. Definition:

The word “Ayu” means all aspects of life from birth to death. The word“Veda” means knowledge or learning. Hence Ayurveda indicates the science by which life in its totality is understood. I t is a way of life that describes the diet , medicine and behavior that are beneficial or harmful for life. The roots of Ayurveda can be traced to the beginning of cosmic creation. Indian phi losophers state that Ayurveda originated from Brahma, the creator of the universe. Brahma is not a mere individual but the unmanifest from the Divine Lord, from whom the whole manifest world comes into being. The desire to maintain fitness, health and longevity is one of the basic instincts of all creatures. Ayurveda in this respect sets the pat tern for other system of medicine. I t is a tradit ion with an antiquity comparable to that of life itself .

The material scattered in the Vedas was collected, subjected to rigid tests of efficacy and systematically arranged. Such compilations were called”Samhitas.” Many of these compilations no longer exist. Only three authentic works have stood the test of time and are available today – the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridya Samhita.
• The aim of Ayurvedic medicine is to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. This is believed to help prevent illness and promote wellness.

• Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of products and techniques to cleanse the body and restore balance. Some of these products may be harmful if used improperly or without the direction of a trained practitioner. For example, some herbs can cause side effects or interact with conventional medicines. Before using Ayurvedic treatment, ask about the practitioner’s training and experience.

• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.THE EIGHT BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA

• Kaya Chikitsa (General medicine)
• Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
• Shalakya Tantra (Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat)
• Kaumarbhritya (Children diseases, obstetrics and Gynecology)
• Agada Tantra (Toxicology)
• Bhuta Vidya (Psychiatry)
• Rasayana (Rejuvenat ion), and
• Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac/sexology)