This document provides an overview of Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India. It discusses the basic principles of Ayurveda, including the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, ether), the six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent), and the three doshas (waste products). It also describes Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, including the seven dhatus (tissues) and three malas (waste products). Finally, it discusses the aim of Ayurveda, daily and seasonal regimens, common causes of disease, and treatment approaches like pall

1. M Rajagopal, M.Sc.(Botany)
Lecturer, Department of Botany
Sir. C R R College,Eluru

2. LORD DHANWANTHARI

3.  Introduction
 Basic theories
 Anatomy & physiology
 Aim of Ayurveda
 Common causes of diseases
 Treatment

4. Introduction
Definition of Ayurveda:
Origin of Ayurveda
Ayurveda-upaveda

5. Basic principles
 Tridosha siddhantha
 Panchamahabhuta siddhantha
 Rasa siddhantha
 Vimsathi guna
 Tryo upasthambha
 Agni Prakara
 Astangayurveda

6. Tridoshasiddhantha
Body constitution-nature
Saririka prakruthi
Vata-Wind
Pitta-Sun
Kapha-Moon
Manasika prakruthi
Satva
Rajo
Tama

10. RASAS
 Madhura-Sweet –Jala,Pruthvi
 Amla-Sour-Pruthvi,Agni
 Lavana-Salt-Agni,
 Katu-Pungent-Vayu,Agni
 Tiktha-Bitter-Akasa,Vayu
 Kashaya-Astringent-Pruthvi,Vayu

11. Vimsathi gurvadi guna
Guru-Heavy-Pruthvi, Jala
Laghu-Light-Agni, Vayu,Akasa
Shitha-Coldness-Jala
Ushna-Hot-Agni
Snigdha-Wet-Jala
Ruksha-Dry-Pruthvi,Vayu
Manda-Dull-Pruthvi, Jala
Tikshna-Sharp-Agni
Sthira-Firm-Pruthvi
Sara-Mobile-Vayu

12.  Mrudu-Smooth-Jala
 Kathina-Hard-Pruthvi
 Visadha-Clear-Agni,Vayu,Akasa
 Pichala-Sticky-Pruthvi,Jala
 Slakshna-Soft-Pruthvi,Jala
 Khara-Rough-Vayu
 Sukshma-AnuthvaVayu,Akasha
 Sthula-Gross-Pruthvi
 Sandra-Dense-Pruthvi,Jala
 Drava-Fluid-Jala

13. Trayo upasthamba
 Aaharam
 Nidra
 brahmacharyam

14. Agni prakara
 Jatharagni-1
 Dhatvagni-7
 Bhutagni- 5
 Malagni-3
 Mandagni
 Teekshagni
 Viashamagni
 Samagni

15. Astanga ayurveda
 Kaya chikitsa-Generalmedicine
 Bala chikitsa-Paediatrics
 Graha chikitsa-Infectious diseases
 Urdhvanga chikitsa-Diseases of Head
 Salya chikitsa-Surgery
 Damstra Chikitsa-Forensic medicine
 Jara chikitsa-Geriatrics
 Vrusha chikitsa-Afrodiasic

16. Anatomy & physiology
DOSHA
DHATHU
MALA

21. DHATHUS
Provide support and strength to the body
 RASA-plasma,lymphatic system
 RAKTHA- Blood, circulating system
 MAMSA- Muscular tissue
 MEDHA-Adipose tissue
 ASTHI-Bone tissue
 MAJJA-Bone marrow
 SUKRA-Reproductive system

22. MALAS
Waste products, so to be eliminated
 MUTHRA- Urine
 PUREESHA- Faeces
 SWEDA- Sweat

23. AIM OF AYURVEDA
Prevention of diseases by Maintaining the
strength and natural resistance of
healthy body
Cure the diseases
Definition of health by WHO
Definition of health in Ayurveda

24. Rutucharya
(SEASONAL REGIMEN)
 Sisira - Magha, Phalguna(feb-mar)
 Vasantha- Chaithra,Vaisakha(Aprl-May) U
 Greshma- Jyashta,Ashada(June-July)
 Varsha- Sravana,Bhadrapada(Aug-Sept)
 Sarat- Aswayuja, Karteka(Oct-Nov) D
 Hemantha- Margasira,Pushya(Dec-Jan)

25. Dinacharya
DAILY REGIMEN
 Wake up time
 Care of five sense organs:
Mouth
Eyes
Nose
Ears
Skin
 Exercise and yoga
 Oil application
 Udvarthanam
 Milk & Ghee

26. HOW TO EAT
 Order to eat
 Attenti0n
 Importance of water
 Preparation of food
 Quantity of food

27. ETHICAL REGIMEN
 Always speak truth
 Do not loose your temper under any circumstances
 Do not harm anyone
 Try to control your passions
 Endeavor to speak pleasant and sweet words
 Meditate everyday for tranquility of mind
 Observe self control
 Try to distribute knowledge good advice and money to others
 Consume food of sattvic quality
 Avoid overly spicy or sour food non-vegetarian foods and alcohol
 Control your senses
 Make a habit of doing all that is good and avoiding all that is bad
 Whenever possible devote your service to god, to spiritual personages, or
elderly
 Do not undertake any job that is beyond your capacity

28. Common causes of diseases
 Asathmendriyardha samyogam
 Pragnaparadha
 Parinama

29.  Asathmendriyardha samyogam:
 Sabdha-Sound-Ears
 Sparsa-Touch-Skin
 Rupa-Sight-Eyes
 Rasa-Taste-
 Gandha-Smell-Nose

30. PRAGNAPARADHA
Misuse of mind-fear, Grief, Anger, Greed, Confusion,
Envy etc
Misuse of body- Supressioon of natural urges/forceful
elimination, Heavy physical exercises,
Falling from mooving objects/Climbing
Misuse of speech-Harsh words, Quarrelsome, Lying

31. PARINAMA
Seasonal variations
Epidemic diseases
Endemic diseases

32. Treatment
Samana-Palliative therapy
Sodhana-Purifactory procedures
Vamana
Virechana
Vasthi
Nasyam
Rakthamokshana

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