How techniques of Ayurveda used in the treatment of diseases?

The practices of Ayurveda dates to 5000 years. This was the time when Veda Vyas gave the gift of Vedas to humanity. In Vedas, there is mention of Ayurveda which translates to ‘Science of life’.

Focus in Ayurveda is on balance. It tells us how to maintain balance in life by changing the food habits. It is a testament to the ancient Indian medical science that they were able to cure diseases by using natural herbal extracts. Indian medical practitioners were able to create Ayurvedic remedies for all the ailments known at that time.

During the Vedic era, the Chakra Samhita was written which has a total of 120 chapters in it. It concentrates on how a patient should be judged, and it has been shortened to following ten simple points-

•    Constitution

•    Abnormality

•    Essence

•    Stability

•    Body measurements

•    Diet suitability

•    Psychic strength

•    Digestive capacity

•    Physical fitness

•    Age

To study Ayurveda in India, the detailed study of three elements is necessary. They are the elements of Tridosha- The Vata dosha, Pitta dosha and Kapha Dosha. It is written in the Ayurvedic text that a balance needs to get established in these three doshas. Balance leads to a healthy body and an imbalance can cause illness.

Ayurveda healing course mentions that medicine has eight components which deal with the General medicine of the body to rejuvenation and treatment for ailments in ENT. The techniques of classical Ayurveda specify how the two out of eight branches deal with surgery whereas contemporary Ayurveda is more about building a healthy metabolic system. It is about maintaining proper digestion and excretion.

It is observed that Ayurvedic treatment can help in the following ways-

•    It helps to lower stress and Anxiety.

•    It lowers blood pressure and Cholesterol.

•    It can aid in recovery from injuries and illness

•    It reduces inflammation in the body.

•    It balances hormones in the body.