The word AYUR literally means ' life ' and VEDA means ' the science of knowledge '. Ayurveda briefly explains the knowledge of the do's and dont's one has to follow, which flavours the well being of each individual to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable and
advantageous life both physically, mentally and socially.
Ayurveda is also known as Asthanga Veda
The word literaly means "Eight branches of knowledge"as it is divided into eight specialized branches, which are :
1. Kaya Chikilsa - General Medicine
2. Kaumara Britya - Paediatrics
3. Graha Chikilsa - Psychiatry and psycho somatic diseases
4. Shalakya Tantra - Diseases of eye, ear, head, nose, throat
and its surgery
5. Shalya Tantra - General Surgery
6. Agada Tantra - Toxicology
7. Rasayana Chikilsa - Rejuvenation Therapy
8. Vajeekarana Chikilsa - Aphrodisiac Therapy
The objectives of Ayurveda is to establish prime healthin every living being, physically, mentally and spiritually. The basic concepts and fundamental principles aim at establishing such a condition through correct and thorough knowledge of healthy living. Ayurveda
states wrong behaviour and food habits disturbs the harmony and lead to diseases . |
