There are four Vedas, which are Rig-Veda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda. The Vedas date back to about five thousand years. They preach the philosophy of life. The Atharvaveda contains the principles of healing on which Ayurveda is based. ‘Ayur’ means ‘life’ in Sanskrit. Ayurveda is the most ancient science of healing which enhances longevity. It has influenced many of the older traditional methods of healing including Tibetan, Chinese and Greek medicine. Hence, Ayurveda is considered by many as the ‘mother of healing.’
The Three Forces
The word ‘kaya’ (body) not only refers to the gross body of a person but to the subtle body as well. This natural alternative medicine recognizes that the body of a person is the product of the constant psychosomatic interactions.
Shalya Chikitsa or surgery is the branch of Ashtang Ayurveda, which deals with the surgery aspects of Ayurveda in ancient India, surgery was principally pioneered by Ayurveda. The name of the sage-physician, Susruta, is synonymous with surgery.
Treatment of eyes, ears, nose, throat and head
Paediatrics, Gynaecology-Obsterics (pregnant ladies & babies)
Gerontology (Care of the elderly and Rejuvenation therapy)
Sexology (acquiring virile strength) (Aphrodisiacs)
Spiritual therapy, Psychiatry (Psychiatry Medicine)
Toxicology (antidotes to poisons)