What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots in India. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from combination of two Sanskritwords – “Ayush” which means life and “Veda” which means science. Thus Ayurveda means science of life. Founder scholars of this science, which include greats like, Acharya Charaka, Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhatahave outlined the aim of Ayurveda, as follows
स्वस्थास्या स्वस्थ्या रक्षणम , व्याधीयुक्तस्य विकारप्रशमनाम |
“Ayurveda emphasises not only on curing diseases but maintanance of health as well. For this purpose, Ancient Ayurveda schollars have described Dincharya & Ritucharya which explain do’s & dont’s in daily life and seasons specific changes to be made in it. This healthy lifestyles is key to diseases free healthy long life.”
Panchakarmas
Panchakarma (five actions) is a cleansing and rejuvenating program for the body, mind and consciousness. It is known for its beneficial effects on overall health, wellness and self-healing.
Vaman
Vamana Karma, also known as medical emesis or medical vomiting.
Virechana
It's useful mostly in Pitta disorders. Many gastrointestinal & dermatological ailments are cured by this therapy.
Nasya
Nasya chikitsa includes instillation of herbal oils, juices or powder through the nasal route.
Basti
Ayurvedic Basti involves injecting herbal substances like oil and decoction in a liquid medium into the intestine.
Raktamokshan
It is done either by venous section or by applying Leech. Leech adhere to skin and sucks blood.
Dincharya
Dincharya is the group of daily activities that you can do to stay in balance, prevent diseases and treat almost any disease.
Ritucharya
As we know the nature and human being have close relation with each other. The changes in nature directly or indirectly affects human body.
Benefits of Panchkarma
On the other hand we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment so blinded by desire that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound.