Ayurveda is considered as the most ancient Indian system of medicine
that define and conduct knowledge about the quantum and quality of
personal health and provide ways to maintain, restore and upgrade it
based on the principles of vedics or vedas. It is used by millions of
people all across the world. This is originated in India more than 5,000
years old and is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence.
Compound of words
Ayurveda word is the combination of two words i.e Ayu means life or
longevity and Veda means wisdom or knowledge. Thus in whole, we can
translate Ayurveda as knowledge of a long life or wisdom
for living. Today, Ayurvedic products are part of everyday life.
Around 80 % of population all across the globe uses Ayurvedic medicine
exclusively or in combination with conventional medicine.
Applications
Regarded as ancient medical science that teaches to lead a healthy,
long and fruitful life, Ayurveda tells some lifestyle and diet changes
that play important role in bringing the conditions and diseases under
control. Three main areas where ayurveda focuses are :
- Longevity or age reversal
- Prevention of disease
- Healing illness
There are eight branches of Ayurveda medicine, they are :
- Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Sexual vitality
- Care of the elderly and rejuvenation
- Treatment of head and neck disease
- Toxicology
- Internal medicine
- Gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics