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    Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Remedies For Acidity, Acne, Asthma, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Headache, BP, Obesity, etc.
    Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Remedies For Acidity, Acne, Asthma, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Headache, BP, Obesity, etc.
    Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Remedies For Acidity, Acne, Asthma, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Headache, BP, Obesity, etc.
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    Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Remedies For Acidity, Acne, Asthma, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Headache, BP, Obesity, etc.

    By Vikas Khatri

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    This book on Ayurveda is a perfect handbook to augment our physical, mental and spiritual growth, by knowing what to bank on, what to eat or not to eat, and what to change and how to cope with the things we cannot change. Ayurveda helps us to understand the action of Vatta, Pitta and Kapha – the three primary body Doshas. Knowing which Dosha is dominant in us, why it gets aggravated, and how it can be balanced, will help us to cure ourselves. Ayurvedic remedies are available in various forms including: fresh juices made from herbs; Churna (herbs that have been powdered and taken with food or water); Ark (a distillate made from herbs); Quath (crushed or ground herbs used as a brew or decoction; Modak or Paak (herbs cooks in jiggery or sugar); and Asav (a light wine made by fermentation of herbs. This book makes the task simple to understand the body's actions, reactions, physical and mental characteristics to restore imbalances to ensure a lifetime of well-being.
    The way followed in this book is disease-wise. The diseases have been covered alphabetically, explaining the symptoms, their effect on the body, prevention and finally remedies through Ayurvedic preparation/s. Important disease covered are: Acidity, Acne, Anemia, Asthma, Baldness, Cancer, Cholera, Cholesterol, Cold, Constipation, Cough, Diabetes, Grey hair, Headache, High Blood pressure, Increase memory & immunity, Insomnia, Low blood pressure, Migraine, Obesity, etc.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherV&S Publishers
    Release dateApr 1, 2020
    ISBN9789357941464
    Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Remedies For Acidity, Acne, Asthma, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Headache, BP, Obesity, etc.

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      Ayurveda - Vikas Khatri

      ABC of Ayurveda

      Ayurveda is an ancient medicine system of the Indian subcontinent. The word Ayurveda has been a conjugation of two Sanskrit words ayus, meaning ‘life’ and veda, meaning ‘science’, thus ayurveda literally means the ‘science of life’. Unlike other traditional medicinal systems, Ayurveda is more focused on simple and logical therapies. It is in fact a set of practical and simple guidelines for long life and good health. The basic feature of this medicinal therapy is the internal harmony of various body parts as well as body’s harmony with the surrounding nature and environment. Ayurveda in contemporary times is recognized by the western world to be a form of complementary and alternative medicine.

      The Origin

      The existence of Ayurvedic medicinal therapy can be traced back to the origins of Vedas- Atharveda in particular. It is said that the Sushruta Samhita, the main text book of Ayurvedic medicine system written by famous Vaidya Sushruta appeared during the 1st millennium BCE. The other famous book for Ayurvedic studies is ‘Charak Samhita’, the one written by another famous Vaidya of ancient India, Charak. It is said that in ancient era, Ayurveda was one of the most advance medicinal therapies with the prescribed treatment for complex ailments like angina pectoris, diabetes, hypertension, stones as well as surgeries like plastic surgery, cataract surgery and anal fistulas.

      The Branches

      Unlike other traditional medicinal therapies, Ayurveda believes in specialized treatment. It branches itself into eight different categories to deal with eight different kinds of ailments. The Kaaya Cikitsaa, Baala Cikitsaa, Graha Chikitsa, S'aalakya Tantra, Agada Tantra, Rasayan Tantra, Vajeekarana Cikitsaa and the S'alya Tantra are the eight different branches of Ayurveda dealing with internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, treatment of head and neck, toxicology, rejuvenation therapy, reproductive medicines and surgery.

      Practical Guidelines

      Other than mere treatment of ailments, Ayurveda also suggests practical guidelines for living healthy. It asks for striking balance between three substances: wind/spirit/air, phlegm, and bile, each representing divine forces necessary for a healthy body, mind or soul. Ayurveda also suggests consumption of right kind of diet. The suggestions for diet in Ayurvedic texts range from preparation and consumption of food, to healthy routines for day and night, sexual life, and rules for ethical conduct.

      Ayurveda stresses on moderation in food intake, sleep, sexual intercourse and the intake of medicine. Most of the time, Ayurveda suggests the use of vegetable drugs; however the use of animal product and minerals in the Ayurvedic treatment are also not uncommon. Hundreds of vegetable drugs like cardamom and cinnamon are used in the treatment of various kinds of ailments. Animal products like milk, bones and gallstones and minerals like sulphur, arsenic, lead, copper sulphate and gold are also used in Ayurvedic medicines.

      There are many advantages to using Ayurvedic remedies. They can be used to treat and prevent illnesses and diseases. Ayurvedic remedies are formulated using herbs that cause little or no side effects. Besides their healing properties, the herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine also relax the body and mind, promote balance and ensure efficient functioning.

      Ayurvedic remedies are available in various forms including: fresh juices made from herbs; Churna (herbs that have been powdered and taken with food or water for internal and external uses); Ghrat (herbs cooked in clarified butter or ghee); Arka (a distillate made from herbs); Quath (crushed or ground herbs that are used as a brew or a decoction); Anjan or Dhoop (liniments, drops or paste that are usually applied externally); Modak or Paak (herbs that have been cooked in sugar or jaggery); and Asav or Arista (a light wine made through the fermentation of herbs).

      History of Ayurveda

      Ayurveda is a traditional holistic health care system that has been practiced in India for more than 5000 years. With its origin deeply seated in the hinterlands of India ayurveda is an elaborated medical system and is regarded as the oldest form of health care in the world. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term, made up of the words ayus and veda. Ayus means life and Veda means knowledge or science. The term ayurveda thus means the knowledge of life or the science of life. According to the ancient Ayurvedic scholar Charaka, ayu comprises the mind, body, senses and the soul. It analyses the human body in terms of earth, water, fire, air and ether as well as the three bodily humors.

      In India the origin of ayurveda is as old as the religion, Hinduism. There were originally four main books of spirituality, which included among other topics, health, astrology, spiritual business, government, army, poetry and behaviour. These books are known as the four Vedas like the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. Ayurveda was a sub section attached to the Atharva Veda and is treated as Upaveda of Rigveda and Antharveda (internal part) of Atharvana veda.

      Myths and legends lace the origin of this traditional health care system. It is believed that ayurveda was once communicated to the Indian saints and sages. Myths unfold that Dhanvanatri, the physician of the gods in Hindu mythology, penned down ayurveda and taught it to the sages.

      While according to another legend, the knowledge of healing, ayurveda originated from Lord Brahma who taught it to Daksha, who further taught it to Lord Indra. There is an interesting story which indicates the origin and development of ayurveda as a holistic treatment in India. It was the time of sheer restlessness; Human existence was under the lash of deaths and disease and it was then to offer human being a solution the great sages gathered together. During this meeting, saint Bharadvaja came forward and learnt the science of ayurveda from Indra. Bharadvaja then taught ayurveda to Atreya who further carried ayurveda as a treatment procedure to the next level of maturity and transmitted this knowledge throughout world. Later it was Agnivesha, the disciples of Atreya who wrote Agnivesha Samhita which is still considered as the most comprehensive form of Ayurveda. However, in later days the classical texts, Charaka Samhita (Charaka), Ashtanga Hridaya (Vagbhata) and Susruta Samhita (Susruta) formed the foundation of ayurveda.

      Ayurveda, as a holistic treatment procedure thus represents the science of life and longevity originating in the Vedic traditions of India. Based on the principle of eternal life, ayurveda has a vast body of knowledge which covers eight principal branches. The primary element of ayurveda involves the eternal symbiosis of mind, body and spirit for a healthy living. Any imbalance in this symbiosis of body, spirit and mind indeed results in physical ailments. Ayurveda as a treatment concept thus re-establishes the harmony between the body and its habitat by creating the optimum health environment.

      The whole science of ayurveda is based on the 'Five Great Elements' known as Panchabhuta theory. These five elements are earth (prithvi), water (jal), fire (agni or tej), air (vayu) and ether or space (akash). In ayurvedic tradition the universe is made up of these five elements. According to ayurveda therefore the origin of all aspects of existence is consciousness. Matter and Energy are one; however, matter is manifested in the Panchabhuta or the five elements. Ayurveda also perceives the body, the mind and the spirit likewise and therefore zero down specific methods for working on each to ensure healthy living.

      Ayurveda recognizes three main energies that combine to form all things in the universe. These are recognized as being fundamental to all life and are seen in the processes of growth, maintenance, and decay. Their actions are named anabolism, metabolism, and catabolism in the western sciences. Life, light, and love represent all these energies and are found in the environments at almost every moment and on every level. When people become aware of these qualities within themselves, they take the first steps toward creating a healthy life. Ayurveda assists in identifying these energies in a person’s body and shows them how to more fully experience these gifts and gain freedom from their limitations. By working with the body’s unique nature, true health can be created. Ayurveda names these basic energies as Vata (ether/air), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (water/earth). Vata rules mental mobility. Pitta, or fire, governs digestion and assimilation on all levels from food to ideas. Kapha or water rules the form and substance and is responsible for weight, cohesion and stability. In the Ayurvedic approach to life and health, it is recognized how these energies work at each moment in people’s bodies and minds. When these energies are recognized, countering the destructive forces with positive actions becomes possible. This further creates balance.

      Ayurveda insists that any discordant note in the synthesis of the spirit, body and mind due to external or internal causes is a cause for concern. The 'fault' or dosha, the 'tissue' or dhatu and the 'impurity' or mala should be in perfect harmony with each other, with all the components properly balanced and that is the secret of health as per ayurveda. Quite ideally therefore the treatment in ayurveda also concentrates on the symbiosis of the spirit, mind and the body. Essentially ayurveda holds the view that it is the tridosha imbalance, which causes illness. Other causes are the imbalance of digestive fire (agni), and accumulation of toxins (ama) formed by undigested nutrients and psychological experiences. The therapeutic measures in ayurveda are therefore taken both to prevent diseases and also to cure them. Thus ayurvedic procedures are done either to detoxify the body or as a prelude to strengthening the immune system. Panchakarma or 'five procedures', is the most sought after detoxification therapy in ayurveda which paves the way

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