 Ayurveda
"Ayu" means life and "Veda" means knowledge from the Vedic texts. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the Body, Mind and Spirit, including emotions and psychology, on all levels.Ayurveda includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation.  Ayurvedic Philosophy
According to Ayurveda, all processes of a human body are believed to be governed by a balance of three doshas. Ayurveda's concept of the Tridoshas is unique to medical science.  Ayurvedic Philosophy for Disease Progression and Therapy
The principal site of action for each of doshas and their effects explains the importance attributed to food consumption by Ayurvedic doctors.  Diagnosis in Ayurveda
In Modern medicine, diagnosis is the identification of disease once it is appeared. In contrast, diagnosis in Ayurveda implies a moment-to-moment monitoring of the interaction between order (health) and disorder (disease).  Some Important Concepts In AyurvedaMalas : The Catabolic Products The catabolic and excretory products are known as malas in ayurvedia and they are three in number. They help in diagnosis.  Pathological Basis of Diseases in Ayurveda
Sapta Dhatu(Seven Vital Elements) Ayurvedic principles to perceive the Pathological Basis of disease conditions involved DHATUS, which are divided into seven parts. These seven dhatus are again divided according to the dominance of the tridosha status.  History of Ayurveda
The historical roots of Ayurvedic teachings are covered as much in myth as in tradition. The understanding of its origin and evolution is limited in several respects because of:  Ayurvedic Literature
The Charaka Samhita is considered to be one of the oldest and the most important ancient authoritative writings on Ayurveda.  Ayurvedic Drugs
Ayurvedic medicinal substances are used to bring about a balance of the tridoshas In traditional Ayurvedic practice, a medicinal formula is always considered as being more than merely the sum of its parts. It is the overall balance or action of a formula that is valued. |