The origins of Ayurveda are shrouded in Indian mythology. “Mahabrahma” (the Hindu god of creation) is said to have communicated this system of healing to a number of enlightened and distinguished personalities. Among them were Charaka who founded internal medicine and Sushrutha, from the Dhanwantara School of surgeons.
Ayurveda and its History
Ayurveda has a two-fold aim; to prevent diseases and to treat and cure diseases. As a holistic discipline, it seeks to promote health on all three planes of life: mentally, physically and spiritually.
Ayurveda and its History
Ayurveda has a two-fold aim; to prevent diseases and to treat and cure diseases. As a holistic discipline, it seeks to promote health on all three planes of life: mentally, physically and spiritually.
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The Ayurvedic medical system is known as one of the most complete healing systems throughout the world. It is a holistic method of healing and operates on all planes of the human system and has been the root of almost all medical disciplines, philosophy and treatment throughout eastern civilization. Originating, around 5000 years ago, in India, ayurveda has been passed down through successive generations within the same families.
The word “Ayurveda” originates from the ancient language of Sanskrit meaning “science of life” (‘ayur’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘veda’ meaning ‘science’). In Sanskrit, this word has a wider meaning, which includes plants and animals as well as humans.
The Ayurvedic medical system is known as one of the most complete healing systems throughout the world. It is a holistic method of healing and operates on all planes of the human system and has been the root of almost all medical disciplines, philosophy and treatment throughout eastern civilization. Originating, around 5000 years ago, in India, ayurveda has been passed down through successive generations within the same families.
The word “Ayurveda” originates from the ancient language of Sanskrit meaning “science of life” (‘ayur’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘veda’ meaning ‘science’). In Sanskrit, this word has a wider meaning, which includes plants and animals as well as humans.
