AYURVEDA

The terms ‘Ayurveda’ consists of two words,namely, ‘Ayus’ and ‘Veda’ meaning ‘the science of life’.It is traditionally considered as as a supplement to the Vedas.

The methods of treatment prescribed by Lord Punarvasu Atreya are meant both for the healthy person(for the maintenance of their health and prevantion of disease) and patients(for the cure of their ailments.( Ca.si. 12:53-54)

Branches :




Ayurveda have eight specialized branches.There are:-

I. Kayacikitsa or Internal medicine.
II. Shalya cikitsa or Surgery
III. Shalakya cikitsa or E.N.T or treatment of disease of the organs in the Head and Neck
IV. Vish cikitsa or Txicology
V. Graha cikitsa –Bhutavidhya or Psychiatry
VI. Bal cikitsa-Kaumara bhrtya or padiatrics
VII. Rasayana-Rejenuvation therapy
VIII. Vajikaran-Aphrodisiacs