This document discusses the globalization and spread of Ayurveda to various countries, including Egypt, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, and Thailand. It notes that Ayurveda is the oldest medical system in the world and spread to these countries through India's trade relations and cultural influence. It provides specific examples of how Ayurveda flourished and was integrated into medical practices in each of these countries over different historical periods. Hospitals and medical colleges teaching Ayurveda existed in many of these civilizations.

1. “Globalization Of
Ayurveda”
(Ayurveda Sarvabhomatwa)
Dr. Sachin S. Bagali MD (Ayu)
Assistant Professor
Department of Samhita & Siddantha
BLDEA’s AVS AMV Vijayapur

2. CONTENT
Globalization of Ayurveda
 Misra (Egypt)
 SriLanka
 Nepal
 Kambhoja
 Thailand

3. Globalization Of Ayurveda
(Ayurveda Sarvabhomatwa)
• Ayurveda  Oldest system of medicine in the world, existing since
from the creation of universe
• As India had trade relation with various countries and Indian
tradition, culture, civilization and medicine influenced the people of
other countries
• Hence the popularity of Ayurveda spread in Misra, China, Thailand,
Tibet, Srilanka, Nepal etc. countries
• The popularity of Ayurveda is increasing day-by-day all over the
world along with associate science like yoga, Naturopathy etc

4. Ayurveda In Misra Desa (Egypt)
• Evidences shows that the medicine in Misra Desa flourished
around 3000 BC
• Since early days Egyptian’s were aware of preparation of
Calendar, Algebra, Geometry, Medicine etc
• Imhotep (2900 BC) was an Egyptains polymath who served under
3rd dynasty king, Djoser as chancellor to the pharaoh and high
priest of sun god Ra at Heliopolis
• He is considered to be the first engineer, architect , physician
• He became much popular as God of Healing and constructed
temple for him at Memphian, Thaiben and at Paila by people of
Egypt around 500 BC

5. Ayurveda In Nepal
• Ayurveda is very popular amongst common people & National
status in Nepal
• Tribhuvan University Of Kathmandu has Ayurvedic college which
is offering degree course in Ayurveda
• Rajguru Pandit Hemaraj Sharma who edited the Kashyapa
Samhita was belongs to Nepal
• In Nepal Ayurvedic medicine has been used effectively for
Millennia (span of 1000 years)
• Nepal is the land of all herbs hence Ayurveda flourished with great
extent
• The role of Ayurveda is “Swastasya Swatya Rakshana…….

6. Ayurveda In Srilanka
• The Aryan (500-800 BC) came from North Indian to Srilanka
• After 3rd C BC they played a main role in influencing of culture &
civilization of Buddhism in Srilanka
• Formerly the ancient Srilanka were believed to be Tribal Region
• By teaching Buddhist culture, it changed the Physical & Mental
behaviour of Srilanka Community
• The ancient kings who were followers of lord Buddha, looked after
well being of people & system of health services prevailed in
Srilanka.

7. • King Dutu Gamunu (77-101 BC) & king Parkrama Bahu
(1153-1186 AD)  built hospital for the sick
• King Buddhadasa (398-426 AD) performed Surgical Treatments
• The Buddhist Monks themselves were the Traditional Physician.
They had many Ayurvedic hospital & private resorts where
Ayurvedic treatment was given
• At present 2 Ayurvedic medical college offering BAMS degree in
Srilanka

8. Ayurveda In Kamboja
• The king Jayavarma- 2 of Kamboja during 1881 AD established
more than 102 hospitals throughout his Kingdom
• The king had given much encouragement to Ayurveda
• Along with other subjects Ayurveda was also taught in Kamboja
• In Modern Era many Ayurvedic, Massage center, PK centers,
Meditation centers were established.

9. Ayurveda In Thailand
• The people of Thailand believed that “Kumara Bachcha” was
profounder of medicine
• Kumara Bachcha  another name of „Jivaka‟
• The miracles of medicine & surgery of Jivaka were extensively
described in Buddhist works. Hence they believed that Jivaka was the
profounder of medicinal science.
• King Chula Long Korn (Rama V) (1853-1910) was the Fifth King
of Chakri Dynasty of Thailand. He is regarded as one of the
greastest king of Siam & he is also called by Thais as ‘The Great
Beloved King’

10. • Rama V conducted an international seminar on medicine & the
proceedings were published as „Vaidya Sastra Sangraha‟
• Books were published on the subjects of Dravya Guna & Marma
Viganana
 Medicinal Journal  titled „Vaidya Karma Sandesh in Thai
language
 Ayurveda influenced the development of medicine in Thailand