AYURVEDA TY 6th Sem. - An Indian system of medicine

Ayurveda, Tridosha, Panchamahabhuta, Panchakarma, Vaman, virechen, Basti, raktamoshan

1. Sanjivani College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kopargaon Herbal Drug Technology H.O.D., Associate Professor Department of Pharmacognosy Dr. Sutar N. G

2. 2 Traditional systems of medicine (AYUSH)

3. 3 (Yoga) (Unani) (Siddha) (Ayurveda) (Homeopathy) Y U S H A

4. Introduction The Indian System of Medicine is the culmination of Indian knowledge of medicine which directs a way of healthy living value with for a long and unique cultural history 4 It also consider and involve the impacts , that comes from other civilizations which are as Greece - Unani Medicine, Germany – Homeopathy Medicine or Our ancient which gave us the science of Ayurveda, Siddha as also Yoga & Naturopathy .

5. Introduction Like the multi-dimensional culture in our country, T raditional medicines have developed over centuries blessed with a excess of traditional medicines and their practices . 5

6. Ayurveda Ayurveda is a classical system of health care originating from the Vedas , documented around 5000 years ago. 6 The fundamental basis of Ayurveda , living bodies are composed of five basic elements, called the Pancha Mahabhootas , namely: Prithvi (earth), Agni (fire), Jal (water), Akash (ether). Vayu (air) Around 1000 B.C. the knowledge of Ayurveda was first comprehensively documented in the compendia called Charak Samhita & Sushruta Samhita . Sushruta Charak Samhita – 1. A rational approach to the causation and cure of disease 2. introduction of objective methods of clinical examination

7. Ayurveda Ayurveda imbibes the humeral theory of Tridosha - Vata = (ether + air), Pitta = (fire + water) Kapha = (earth + water ), which are considered as the three physiological entities in living beings responsible for all metabolic functions . 7 The mental characters of human beings are characteristic of Satva , Rajas and Tamas , which are the psychological properties of life collectively terms as ‘ Triguna ’.

8. Ayurveda Any imbalance due to internal or external factors can cause disturbance in the natural equilibrium giving rise to disease and the treatment consists of restoring the equilibrium through various procedures , regimen, diet, medicines and behavior change. The preventive feature of Ayurveda is called Svasth- Vritta and includes personal hygiene , daily and seasonal schedules , appropriate social behavior and use of materials & practices for healthy aging and prevention of premature loss of health attribute. 8 Ayurveda aims to keep structural and functional units in a state of equilibrium , which signifies good health ( Swasthya ).

9. Ayurveda Ayurvedic medicines are generally safe and have little or no known adverse side-effects , if manufactured properly and consumed judiciously F ollowing necessary DOs and DON’Ts. 9 The curative treatment consists of Vihara (life style). Ahara (diet) Aushadhi (drugs) Ayurveda largely uses plants as raw materials for the manufacture of drugs, though source of Animal, Marine origin, Metals and Minerals are also used

10. Ayurveda Ayurvedic medicines are generally safe and have little or no known adverse side-effects , if manufactured properly and consumed judiciously following necessary DOs and DON’Ts. 10 The curative treatment consists of Aushadhi (drugs), Ahara (diet) and Vihara (life style). Ayurveda largely uses plants as raw materials for the manufacture of drugs, though source of animal, marine origin, metals and minerals are also used

11. Ayurveda Ayurveda is proven to be effective in the treatment of chronic , metabolic and life style diseases for which satisfactory solutions are not available in conventional medicine. 11 Over the years, Kshar Sutra and Panchakarma therapies of Ayurveda have become very popular among the public . Panchakarma is a unique therapeutic procedure for the radical elimination of disease-causing factors and to maintain the equilibrium of humors.

12. Ayurveda Panchakarma include 5 detoxification processes , used to treat diseases, according to Ayurveda. 12 Raktamokshana (Blood letting) The Panchakarma therapy minimizes the chances of recurrence of the diseases and promotes positive health by rejuvenating body tissues and bio-purification. Vamana (Medicated emesis), Virechana (Medicated purgation), Basti (Medicated enema), Nasya (medication through the route of nose) ,

13. Ayurveda Kshar Sutra is a para-surgical intervention using an alkaline thread for cauterization ( to burn one part for closing another part ) , which is scientifically validated to be effective in the treatment of fistula-in-ano and such surgical conditions as require excision of over grown soft tissue like polyps, warts, non-healing chronic ulcers, sinuses and papillae. 13

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