About ayurveda
आयुष: वेद: आयुर्वॆद: । Ayurveda is Knowledge of Life.
Origin:
Ayurveda is a medical science which is originated in the Indian sub-continent about 5000 years ago. Its roots are found in Vedas and Ayurveda is an Upaveda of Atharva Veda. Indian Mythology says, Lord Brahma preached the principles and practices of Ayurveda for the wellness of all living beings on the Earth.
Importance of Ayurveda:
Ayurveda is known as Indian System of Medicine. Specifically, it is more of a form of lifestyle, adapted to maintain perfect physical, mental, social and spiritual health. In the present era, where lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension etc. are becoming more prevalent, Ayurveda is the only hope for the sufferers.
Principles of Ayurveda:
शरींरॆन्द्रियसत्वात्मसंयॊगॆधारिजीवितम्।
In Ayurveda, life is defined as a conglomeration of physical body, sense organs, mind and soul. So, treatment in Ayurveda is aimed at well being of all these components.
According to Ayurveda,
- Thridoshas (3 life forces) : Vatha, Pittha and Kapha.
- Saptadhaathus (7 types of tissues): Rasa, Raktha, Maamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra
- Thrimalas (3 types of excreta): Mutra, Purisha and Sweda.
We can consider a person as healthy only when there is a balance of all the 3 doshas, 7 dhathus, 3 malas and Agnis (digestion and metabolism) along with soundness of sense organs, mind and soul.