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Ayurveda
Ayurveda is considered to be the most ancient medicinal
form. It mainly developed during Vedic times; the origin can be traced back
to more than 5000 years. Etymologically it is composed of two words Ayur and
Veda. Ayur means life and Veda means science or knowledge. Hence, literally
Ayurveda means Science of Life. Ayurveda is not only a medicinal system it is
a way of life, a philosophy. Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of
senses, mind, body and soul. It deals not only with the physical aspect but
also spiritual health too. The laws of the nature govern it. The ayurvedic treatment
not only cures a particular disease but also goes deep into the root cause.
The concept of ayurveda is to promote health rather than just treat disease.
All the remedies and suggestions are solely based on nature. It cures a particular
disease not just from the physical aspect but it also takes the mental, emotional
and spiritual well being into account. According to ayurveda the structural
aspect of every individual is made up of five elements, namely: earth, water,
fire, air and space. The functional aspect of the body is governed by three
biological humors. Traditional techniques and processes are used to prepare
the medicines at home, while certain amount of mechanization is inevitably used
for large-scale production. The beauty of the therapeutics is that they contain
the active principles in their natural forms and their administration in prescribed
dozes does not cause any side effects to the patients.
India is known worldwide for its ayurveda treatment. There are
various centers across the country, which gives an authentic ayurveda treatment.
Kerala is the most famous destination for ayurvedic treatment in India. It attracts
tourists not only from other parts of India but also from different countries.
The treatment mainly comprises of powders, tablets, decoctions, medicated oils
etc. prepared from natural herbs, plants and minerals. Panch Karma therapy is
also used as a treatment in many diseases. Panch Karma is a purifying therapy
to enhance the metabolic process through food and herbal medicines. Panch Karma
means five types of actions or techniques or treatment. As the wastes are eliminated
from the body the person becomes healthy. Ayurveda gives a complete look into
the lifestyle of a person, like starting from his personality to his daily food
habits. Ayurveda helps us in understanding each individual at a very subtle
personal level and giving a detailed description about diet, daily routine,
life-style, actions and activities to be followed. It's a science that teaches
how to live life in a true and natural balance. Ayurveda aims at having a healthy
and happy society free from diseases. Two most important aims of Ayurveda are:
to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure the diseases of sick people.
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