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What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian medical science, the origin of which can be traced back to the Vedas, some of the oldest available writings of the world. From its early roots to today, Ayurveda has represented an overall approach to physical and mental well-being.

Preserved through the ages on delicate manuscripts and scrolls, Ayurveda is still an important part of life in modern India. Today researchers continue to study and substantiate, through modern science, many traditional applications for Ayurvedic herbs.
It understands that there are energetic forces that influence nature and human beings. These forces are called the Tridoshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Any disease arises only because of imbalance of the Tridoshas. A person can remain free from any disease, only if equilibrium is maintained between these Doshas.
What is the meaning of Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science, which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the literal meaning of the word Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is a science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of a healthy life.
What is the Aim of Ayurveda?
Two of the most important aims of Ayurveda are:
  • To maintain the health of healthy persons.
  • To cure the diseases of sick people.
It helps us in understanding each individual at a very subtle, personal level and gives us a detailed protocol for diet, daily routines and activities to be followed. It teaches how to live in society and in the universe without disturbing the natural balance.
In a nutshell, the aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy and to cure the diseases of sick.
Disease management

The principles of Ayurvedic pharmacology are fundamentally different from those of other systems of medicine, especially evidence-based medicine. Most Ayurvedic medicines are prepared from herbs.
   
   
   
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