Ayurveda is one of
the oldest medical science that originated in India 5000 years ago. Ayurveda
is more than just a medical system. It is a Science of Life. It is a way to a healthy & long
life. It
deals not only with the physical well being of a person but also with
spiritual, mental and social health of individuals. In essence Ayurveda has
been in existence since the beginning of time because we have always been
governed by nature's laws.
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word. Sanskrit is a primary
historical language in India. The word Ayurveda is formed by two Sanskrit words
Ayu and Veda. “Ayu” means life and “Veda” means the science or knowledge. That means the science of life. According
to the ancient Ayurvedic scholar, "Ayu" is comprised of four
essential parts. It means the combinations of mind, body, sense and the soul.
Basically, Ayurveda has
two aims. They are to preserve health and to cure a body afflicted by disease. The scholars of
ayurveda emphasized on the importance of preventive medicine by developing
individuals own immune system to fight against all possible infections.
Ayurvedic medical science is based on the principles of
bio energy. There are three types of bio energies called doshas. They are vata, pitta
and kapha, which control metabolism and all other functions of human body. The
equilibrium of these doshas provide complete health and imbalance of these
doshas lead to various disorders.
The most important Ayurvedic texts are the
Charaka Samhita (6th–4th century BC) and Susruta samhita (6th–4th century BC).
These texts analyze the human body in anatomically and physiologically. And
also emphasizes how to prevent illness and how to take herbal preparations.
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