AYURVEDA AN ANCIENT METHOD OF TREATMENT Ayurveda is composed of two terms, Ayu which means ‘life’ [longevity] and Veda which means ‘knowledge’ [science]. Hence, the term Ayurveda means ‘science of longevity’. This is an established, time tested and practiced science. Ayurveda is a part of Atharva veda and it is considered to be the oldest known system of treatment survived all these years can be verified with the fact that this unique system of treatment survived all these years without much change in fundamental application. Lord Dhanwnthari, supposed to be a Avatar of lord Vishnu, is the God of Ayurveda. Charakasuhrutha, Baisshajavaybhata and scores of seers natured and cherished this holistic science over thousands of …show more content…
It helps to increase immunity of human body and provide mental relaxation. Ayurveda provides rejuvenation of human body. Today, the life is very fast and much of the people are subject to mental stress and this lead to various problems. Ayurveda can play a great role here and finds solutions for all these problems. Many diseases that cannot be cured by any other branches of medicine can be cured by Ayurveda. It not only includes treatment of diseases but also provides valuable informations required to lead and health7y …show more content…
At the same time herbal remedies are self contained, and nutritive rendering them harmless and non toxic. This provides a constructive approach against destructive forces.
Ayurveda is not man made but is believed to be divine gift. It is for us to study, seek, search and take the benefits from the treasure of knowledge.
Ayurveda is mainly based on herbs, plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables and all vegetation that grows around us in plenty. It is our native system based on the peculiar Indian conditions. Further whatever is available on our own country is bound to be more suitable in creating good health to us rather than borrowed knowledge as well as materials. Charaka Samhita stresses the same point.
Ayurveda begins when everything fails and when the treatment is uncertain and prolonged, ayurvedic approach is the right choice, since it cures chronic and stubborn diseases by its deep-rooted treatment procedures and