Ayurveda, derived from the Sanskrit words 'ayus' (life) and 'veda' (knowledge), is the oldest medical system, originating in India nearly 5000 years ago. It focuses on maintaining health and alleviating disease through a comprehensive understanding of the human body, which is analyzed through theories like tridosha (the three doshas: vata, pitta, kapha) and the five elements (panchabhuta). The practice involves various branches and treatment modalities, including preventive and curative measures, as well as classical texts that lay the foundation for its principles and practices.

1. AYURVEDADR.JALALUDEEN BAMS, MS(Ay)Ph.D(Ay)click@researchayurveda.orgPunarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

2. DEFINITION Ayurveda is the science of life .the word Ayurveda is derived from two words ayus and veda . Ayus means chedana which signifies life , vitality , consciousness, intelligence etc. the aim of Ayurveda is the maintenance of health in a healthy person and relief from disease in a patients.Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

3. Origin Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots - ‘ayus' (life) and ‘ved' (knowledge) – and offering a rich, comprehensive outlook to a healthy life, its origins go back nearly 5000 years. To when it was expounded and practiced by the same spiritual rishis, who laid the foundations of the Vedic civilisation in India, by organising the fundamentals of life into proper systems.Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

4. Origin Ayurveda originated in India and is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. It is said to have been taught by the creator, Brahma, to DakshaPrajapati to Ashwinikumars were the heavenly healers who taught this science to Indra. The personages mentioned were deities of early Vedic times. When mankind started suffering from various diseases, the wise men like Bharadwaja learnt from Indra the knowledge of medicine. Later it developed in to two main branches as Susrutha- surgery and Charaka – Medicine.Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

5. CLASSICAL REFERANCES Brihattrayi i.e., the three major classicsCarakaSamhita (1500-1000 B.C.)SusrutaSamhita (1500-1000 B.C.)Vagbhata (600 A.D.)Laghuttrayi i.e., the three minor classicsMadhavaNidana (700 A.D.)SarangdharaSamhita (1300 A.D)BhavaPrakasha (1600 A.D).Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

6. BranchesKaya(Gen .medicicne)Bala(Peadiatrics)Graha (psychiatry)Urdhwanga (ENT)Salya (Orthopedics& Anorectal)Damstra (Toxicology)Jara (Geriatrics)Vishan (toxicology )Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

7. SPECIALITIES IN AYURVEDA(1) Ayurveda Vachaspati ( M.D.-Ayurveda.) – Ayurveda Sidhanta,(2) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D. -Ayurveda ) – AyurvedSamhita,(3) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D. -Ayurveda ) – Rachna Sharir,(4) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D. -Ayurveda ) – KriyaSharir (Dosha- Dhatu-Mala Vigyana),(5) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda ) – DravyaGunaVigyana,(6) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D. -Ayurveda ) – RasShastra,(7) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D. -Ayurveda ) – Bhaishajya Kalpana,(8) Ayurveda Dhanwantri (M.S.-Ayurveda )- PrasutiTantraavumStri Roga,(9) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda ) – KaumarBhritya – BalaRoga,10) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda ) – Kayachikitsa,(11) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D -Ayurveda ) – Swastha Vritta,(12) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D -Ayurveda ) – RogNidan avumVikriti Vigyana,(13) Ayurveda Dhanwantri (M.S.-Ayurveda)–ShalyaTantra– Samanya,(14) Ayurveda Dhanwantri (M.S.- Ayurveda) –ShalyaTantra – Kshar Karma avum Anushastra Karma,(15) Ayurveda Dhanwantri (M.S.-Ayurveda) – ShalakyaTantra – Netra Roga,(16) Ayurveda Dhanwantri (M.S. -Ayurveda ) ShalakyaTantra: Shiro-Nasa-KarnaavumKanthaRoga,(17) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D –Ayurveda ) – ShalakyaTantra – DantaavumMukhaRoga,(18) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda) –ManoVigyanavum ManasRoga,(19) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda) – Panchkarma,(20) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda) – AgadTantraavumVidhi vaidyaka,(21) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.- Ayurveda) – Sangyaharana,(22) Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D.-Ayurveda) – Chhaya avumVikiran Vigyan,Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

8. PANCHABHUTA THEORYAccording to Ayurveda the whole universe is derived from the combination of five basic elements known as ‘panchabhuta’, They are prthvi (earth) , ap (water ),tejus (fire),vayu(air), and akasa.Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

9. Concepts of Ayurveda Like wise our body (sareera) its constituent part along with the doshas, dhatus and malasetc.are also derived from their combination. combination of sperm & ovum in association with atma (soul), prakrthi& vikaras is called gharba (foets ) there is chetana in it from the time the ovum fertilized by the sperm the development of the foetus into a complex body with all its organs in due to the subtle panchabutas. According to Ayurveda our body is composed of doshadhatus & malas .Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

10. Tridosha theory It is the foundation of Ayurveda . the concept of tridosha means the theory of 3 somatic humours ievata, pithakapha they are also originated from panchabutas. The term dosha means the factor which is not only capable of vitiation but also vitiating other factors of the body. they pervade all over the body and are also known as sariradoshas. They vitiates due to their own causes & disturbs their physiological function there by producing diseases.Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

11. Tridosha theory Apart from this there atre two other manasikadoshas (psycho humors) also they are rajas & thamas . Ayurveda is developed on the basis of tridosha theory. Tridosas are inseparable in nature. They are the causes of production, prevention & destruction of the body. Even though they pervade whole body their special seats in normal state are respectively the lower, middle ,upper position of the Body .Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

12. Ayurveda - Human Body (Prakriti ) AnalysisAccording to Ayurveda, Prakriti or the characteristic personality of an individual is determined by a combination of the three Doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. An individual's health, diseases, cure for any disease etc are governed by these three doshas. It is the combination of these three doshas that makes a person different and peculiar from others.Personal analysis of Prakriti helps you know about your body and its requirements, Knowing your Prakriti can help you maintain optimal health. It will help you to maintain a good and balanced personal, family and professional life. Helps you to plan your lifestyle according to the requirements of your bodyPunarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

13. Ayurvedic patient ExaminationMain methods textual knowledge (aptopadesa)direct perception (pratyaksha) inference (anumana) The examination of patients can be carried out in the following manners:Three types Examination Visual observation (darshana)Tactile perception (sparshana)Questioning (prashna)Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

14. Ayurvedic patient ExaminationEight type Examination of the pulse (Nadipariksha) :of the tongue (jivhapariksha) :of the voice (sabdapariksha) :of skin (sparshapariksha)of eyes (drkapariksha)of general appearance (akritipariksha) :of urine (mutrapariksha)Examination of stool (mala pariksha) : Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

15. Ayurvedic patient ExaminationTen type Examination.Body Constitution (prakriti) :Pathological State (vikriti) :Tissue Vitality (sara) :Physical Build (samhanana) :Body Measurement (pramana) :Adaptibility (satmya) :Psychic Constitution (sattwa) : Digestive Capacity (aharasakti)Capacity for Exercise (vyayamashakti)Age (vaya)Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

16. Ayurvedic treatmentsPreventive measures Dinacharya - maintaining good personal hygiene practices like regular washing hands and face and brushing teeth, eating balanced food at stipulated time according to different season, indulging in physical exercises and getting a good night sleep.Ritucharya – seasonal treatment Ayurveda suggests yoga exercises for a healthy body, mind and soul. Yoga not only helps in preventing diseases by maintaining the balance of doshas but also helps in treating some diseases.Curative treatment.Internal medicationSingle drugClassical medicinesPatent medicines External treatment Panchakarma therapy or five cleansing methods of treatmentVamana (use of Emetics), Virecana (use of laxatives), Basti (medicated Enema), Nasya (Nasal administration) RaktaMokshana (Blood letting)Shastirupakrama(60 types of treatment )Surgical treatment Ashtavidhasastrakarma (8 types of surgical procedures)Punarnava Ayurveda Hospital (P)ltd www.punarnava.net

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