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Indian Ayurvedic MedicineAyurvedic Holistic Medicine (2)Indian Ayurvedic Medicine serves the individuals holistically while maintaining their physical, mental, moral and spiritual integrity. Find the features of the ancient system of Ayurveda truly the science of life. (5) The Upholding Of Moral & Spiritual Values:The original propagators of Ayurveda introduced Ayurveda as a result of having compassionate feeling toward the suffering mankind. Ayurveda upholds morality and spiritual values. Previously the ayurvedic Vaidyas also got training in religious activities. Many of them considered their ayurvedic set up equal to temples. (6) Eradication Of Disorders By Panchakarma Purification Therapy In Ayurvedic Medicine:Indian ayurvedic medicine recommends both pacifying or suppressive and purification therapy. Pacifying therapy is good for mild to moderate disorders. Panchakarma purification therapy is recommended for eradication of diseases, for severe diseases and before rejuvenative therapy. Any healthy person can undergo rejuvenative therapy for better health and for preventing seasonal diseases. The general benefits of purification therapy are - better digestion and assimilation, pacification of disease, better health, healthier and more alert senses, development of mind and intellect, radiant complexion, increase in strength, healthier tissues, anti-ageing effect and longevity. (7) Use Of Natural Medicinal Herbs In Indian Ayurvedic Medicine:Ayurveda chiefly uses natural herbs for medicinal purpose. Herbs are used in their natural form. Even the extracts contain the natural ingredients. There are five basic forms of medicinal herbs - extracted juice, paste, decoction, hot infusion and cold infusion. Many other forms of medicine are derived out of these five basic forms. Right from the begining Ayurveda observed quality control. There had been provisions for proper measurements for liquids and solids. Herbal collection guidelines are in proper place. Herbal drying and storage methods are also dealt with. And even the best potency period of herbs is mentioned in ancient literature, contrary to the popular belief that herbs don't have expiry date. Some of the poisonous and toxic herbs are used after proper purification. They are advised to be used in lesser dosage with good therapeutic safety index, after purification and after adding proper antidotes. This gives the balance and synergy to Indian ayurvedic medicine. (8) Use Of Minerals & Animal Products After Purification & Calcination:This is the most defamed, least understood field of Indian ayurvedic medicine. The coming decades or might be a century will unravel the marvel in the development of these ayurvedic products. Modern science is becoming more equipped to check the quality and bio-safety of these bhasmas or calcined products. The crude minerals and gems are purified several times and calcined several times in the mentioned ways to instill the properties of bio-safety, bio-activation, bio-availability and therapeutic and life energy enhancement. These preparations are useful in small dosages, with less consideration of bodily humors and to activate the associated herbal formulation. When I was studying Ayurveda and was in third year, I used to wonder and doubt about the use of these special calcination processes after the minerals ash is ready. This was simply due to my science background - Physics, Chemistry and Biology. As I became exposed to Yoga, Reiki and Pranic Healing, the presumption became a practical matter. These preparations affect our vital energy or Prana the most. The world as a whole is underway to the understanding and use of these preparations as latest technologies like HPCL studies, clinical research trials report, toxicity reports, Nanotechnology is affirming their safety and efficacy. One of my friend, Arvind Balyan during MTech at IIT or Indian Institute Of Technology, New Delhi, completed a research on daily mixing the herbal powder in kharala. For doing this for two hours a day for 30 days, he found the size of particles present in herbal powder to be in the nanometer (10-9 meter). Ayurvedic formulation prepared simply in kharala can render the particle size in nanometers! Yes!! (9) The Role Of Ayurvedic Dietetics & Lifestyle:Ayurvedic treatment should be coupled with proper diet, exercise and lifestyle. The person should follow the rules of hygiene, daily and seasonal regimen. The ayurvedic physician should advise the patient about what to take and what not to take. (10) Avoiding The Causative Factors Of Diseases As Primary Approach In Indian Ayurvedic Medicine:Whatever dietary, lifestyle and emotional imbalances that cause the disease should be rectified and modified. Suppose, someone is of Pitta nature. If he uses a lot of sour and pungent tasting food, he will suffer with hyperacidity and later gastric ulcer. So it would be a better recourse to adopt the dietary, emotional and lifestyle related practices that avoid the causative factors. It will help in maintaining the health and in earlier recovery from the disease.
Features Of Indian Ayurvedic Medicine (1) Indian Ayurvedic Medicine
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