Referred to as the ‘Mother of all healing’, Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of medicine that is around 5000 years old. The term ‘Ayurveda’ is a Sanskrit word where ‘Ayu’ means life and ‘Veda’ means knowledge. Ayurveda focuses on three aspects of life – physical, mental, and spiritual. It is not only the science of diseases but also the science of life. It dictates a way of life that will ensure a fulfilled and joyful existence. Ayurvedic treatments strive to holistically treat a disease by focusing not just on its symptoms, but also on its root cause.

Ayurveda runs on two principles:

1. ‘Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam’ which means to prolong a joyful life and maintain good health.

2. ‘Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha’ which means to completely cure diseases.

According to Ayurveda, the human body is made up of 5 basic elements – ‘Panch Mahabhutas’ – Aakasha (Ether), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), Aapa (Water), and Prithvi (Earth). Another important component of life is Aatma (spirit). The three physiological entities responsible for carrying out bodily functions are known as Tridoshas (bio-energies) –

1. Vata dosha – constituted by the elements of space and air that govern our body movement

2. Pitta dosha – constituted by the elements of fire and water that govern our metabolism, temperature, digestion and nutrition

3. Kapha dosha – constituted by the elements of water and earth that govern our structure and lubrication.

An imbalance in any of these Tridoshas lead to various diseases. Ayurveda strives to bring back the balance in the three doshas by focusing on habit, constitution, environment, and illness.

1. Internal medicine (Kaya Chikitsa)

2. Surgery (Shalya Chikitsa)

3. Psychiatry (Manasroga Chikitsa)

4. Pediatrics and gynaecology (Balaroga Chikitsa)

5. Toxicology (Agadatantra)

6. E.N.T and ophthalmology (Shalakya Chikitsa)

7. Rejuvenation (Rasayana)

8. Reproduction and sexual function (Vajikarana Chikitsa)

1. Ayurvedic medicines are made up of natural herbs and are devoid of artificial chemicals. The ingredients used are indigenous herbs that are consumed in home meals as well. However, the combination and dosage of the formulations are what make all the difference.

1. Yes, it is safe to take Ayurvedic medicines with Allopathic ones. In fact, in certain cases, taking both medicines together has led to the reinforcement of the healing process.

1. Ayurveda helps a person to get a natural treatment for various diseases and also contributes to eliminating blood impurities with herbal ingredients. It is also mentioned within the Ayurveda treatise that herbal elements like Amla, Neem, Ginger, Hibiscus, Guduchi, and Manjistha work best to purify the blood. Elimination of blood impurities through Ayurveda is stated as a beneficial process to naturally clean out toxins from the body and help to main a stable healthy life. Also, Ayurveda naturally ensures the purification of blood without any major side effects. In addition, herbal ingredients provide several medicinal benefits to generate red blood cells, control blood pressure, liver detox, control acne breakout, and many more. Ayurveda is an effective medicinal process that is very handy to treat blood impurities and chronic skin aliments and enables people to ditch blood purifying syrups which consist of various side effects on one’s skin and other body parts.

1. Joint pains are one of the most common illnesses found in most houses and the best way to recover from long-term joint pain is Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurvedic treatment is effective to cure joint pains as it uses natural herbs that consist of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-convulsing properties which help to reduce excessive pain and swelling around joints. Herbal ingredients such as Ginger, Turmeric, Gangdi, Guggal, Dal Chini, and Laung are most beneficial to reduce joint stiffness and arthritis pain and improve the health of joints simultaneously. Though the tenacity of joint pains is very common the condition tends to get more painful with time, especially during winter and so, it is highly recommended to cure the pain before it gets worst. Ayurveda offers natural herbal medicines and therapy which soothes the joints and enhances their functionality without any additional side effects. Moreover, herbal ingredients also consist of anaesthetic properties to provide instant relief from excessive joint pain and increase the mobility of the joints.