Origin :
  Ayurveda means the science of life ( Ayu – life , Veda – science). Ayurveda can also be called the Science of Living and it is Upaveda (Supplementary Veda) of the Atharva Veda. According to the Shastras the knowledge of Ayurveda was imparted to Daksha Prajapati by Brahma, the creator of the universe. It not only deals with the prevention of diseases and promotion of health and longevity buy it also cures the diseases. Ayurveda also deals with rejuvenation. Knowledge of Ayurveda then descended to two Ashwini Kumaras and later on to Lord Indra. Dhanwantri was sent by Lord Indra to earth to propagate the knowledge of Ayurveda to the others. Sushruta was the student of Dhanwantri, who wrote the famous treatise on surgery entitled: “Sushruta Samhita”. Charaka was the contemporary of Sushruta who wrote a book on Medicine entitled “Charaka Samhita”.  

Branches:  
Ayurveda has eight branches namely

1
  Kayachikitsa(General Medicine)
2
  Shalya (Surgery)
3
  Shalakya(Treatment of Diseases of Head, Neck including Eye and E.N.T.)
4
  Graha Chikitsa(Psychotherapy)
5
  Dam tra Chikitsa (Toxicology)
6
  Bala Roga Chikitsa(Paediatrics)
7
  Jara Chikitsa ( Rejuvenation) and
8
  Vrishya Chikitsa(Aphrodisiacs)

Basic Principles of Ayurveda:
The universe is composed of Pancha Mahabhootas or five basic elements, viz., Prithvi, Ap, Tejo, Vayu and Akasha or Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether respectively. The human body is also made up of the above pentads of substance. So there is a natural harmony between the universe and man according to Indian philosophy.

Ayurveda Today:
Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine fully recognize and utilize the medicinal property of the plants since Vedic period. The majority of medicines mentioned in ayurveda are plant based. Originating from men of great vision, the knowledge of herbs was refined over thousands of years of experience. Ayurveda medicine today, is the essence of Indian greater tradition. Ayurveda has incorporated various substances (Draviyas) of varied origin or resources for medicinal purpose. Ayurveda, with its vast encyclopedias ( nighandus), is one of the great gifts of ancient Indian sage to mankind. During last century, prepared medicine has got increased demand and ayurvedic pharmaceuticals got flourished. Even though the drugs from the origin plant or mineral, are time tested one, now the ayurvedic companies started manufacturing their formulations with the standardized extracts to ensure the consistency in quality and evaluating for its therapeutic actions claimed.

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