Ayurveda

Ayurveda with its distinct notion of treatment was originated in India & has been prevailing since the pre-vedic times. Rigveda and Atharva-veda ( 5000 years B.C.), the documented ancient Indian knowledge have various references on how ayurveda describes health, diseases & remedies.

The word "Ayur" means "life" or "principle of life", and the word veda refers to the system of "knowledge". When combined together "Ayurveda" can be termed as "knowledge of life". Ayurveda preaches healthy living along with therapeutic measures, which relate to the physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Ayurveda is amidst the ancient systems of medicine to contain a sophisticated system of surgery that is referred to as "salya-chikitsa".

Ayurveda is amongst the oldest systems of health care that deals with both the preventive and curative aspects of life in a unique way. There are eight major principles preached by ayurveda, they are called "Ashtanga Ayurveda":-

Post-independence era observed revival of ayurdeva not only in India, but in the sub-continent region as well. Within no time it became one of the most popular ways of treatment and living. Moreover, Ayurveda acquired acclaim & official recognition through becoming a part of the National Health network of the country. Ayurveda provide remedies for various lifestyle-related diseases, degenerative and psychosomatic disorders.

The most popular kind of Treatments Offered that ayurveda offers are: