Rheumatoid arthritis is described as “Amavata” in Ayurveda. The word ‘Ama’ means undigested, toxic or unwholesome product, which is produced in the body due to weakening of digestive fire. This…
Five things that makes Ayurveda a distinct medical science
Ayurveda is a very distinct medical science and has some unique features:- (a) Ayurveda gives ample emphasis on the preventive aspects and helps in promotion and prolongation of a healthy…
Shalyatantra (Surgery in Ayurveda)
Sushruta has described it as the first and foremost specialty. Sushruta can be well-defined as the father of not only Indian surgery but of world surgery. He has described various…
Analysis of Charaka Samhita. (Sutrasthana)
Charaka Samhita is one of the great three triads in Ayurveda. It has total of 8 divisions with 120 chapters. The first division of Charaka’s Samhita is called Sutrasthana. It…
Prakriti | Body constitution by Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, man as a whole lies within the purview of the science. (Aturastu Khalu Karya Desah). Mind and body can both affect each other and they comprise the…
Sushruta Samhita | First book on Surgery
Sushruta Samhita is great work on surgery communicated by Dhanwantari to his pupils and arranged by the great Rishi Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita is also one of the three great triads…
Approach to patient | Ayurvedic Concept
Beside the knowledge of Tridosha, Ayurvedic medicine and herbs, the ancient Ayurveda scholars have laid down beautiful rules of conduct of a physician towards his patient. If a physician is…
Three period of a man’s life
The Ayurvedic Physician has divided a man’s life into periods namely childhood(Kapha), manhood(Pitta) and decrepitude(Old-age)(Vata). Ancient text refer this three as Balya avasta, Madhya avasta and Briddha avastha respectively. The…
9 Tips for administration of medicines
Ayurveda believes the treatment has four pillars (Chatushpad of Chikitsa) they are Doctors, Drugs, Medical Attendant and patient himself. Without any one of them treatment is not possible. In todays…
Arthritis and ayurveda| Ayurvedic treatment of Arthritis
Arthritis/Rheumatism (Aamavata) The “vata” word in aamvata suggest that it is related to vata disorder. And yes, if there is excess Vata in their bodies, they may be very thin,…