SWASTIKA=SU+ASTIKA
TO BE GOOD=GOOD+TO BE
Puranas
Vishnu Purana, Naradiya Purana, Srimad Bhagavata Purana, Garuda (Suparna) Purana, Padma Purana, Varaha Purana, Brahma Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Markandeya Purana, Bhavishya Purana, Vamana Purana, Matsya Purana, Kurma Purana, Linga Purana, Siva Purana, Skanda Purana and Agni Purana.
Upa-Puranas
Sanatkumara, Narasimha, Brihannaradiya, Sivarahasya, Durvasa, Kapila, Vamana, Bhargava, Varuna, Kalika, Samba, Nandi, Surya, Parasara, Vasishtha, Devi-Bhagavata, Ganesa and Hamsa.
vedas
rug veda
yajur veda
sama veda
atharvana veda
upa vedas
ayur veda
danur veda
gantharvana veda
stapatya veda
Sunday, March 9, 2008
VEDIC MEDICINE
Lesson One:Introduction to Ayurveda
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Ayurveda is a science of life so to know more about it,
we must know what is life? Life according to Ayurveda is a
Combination of senses, mind, body and soul. So it is clear
from this definition of life that Ayurveda is not only limited to
body or physical symptoms but also gives a comprehensive
knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health.
The modern society, education, culture and the television everything
speaks about materialism. If this was everything why is it so that
most
us are unhappy. There is unrest, anxiety, mental tension, fighting and
terror every where despite best efforts being made to stop them.
This is because some part of our body is not being nourished properly.
Rahul, be open-minded and try to understand.
Ayurveda (Sanskrit for "knowledge of life" or "knowledge of longevity")
is a
comprehensive system of traditional health care that emphasizes the
relationship among body, mind, and spirit. And is considered to be
the traditional system of medicine of India.
Ayurveda is a science in the sense that it is a complete system.
It is a qualitative, holistic science of health and longevity,
a philosophy and system of healing the whole person, body and mind.
Historians have not pinpointed the exact time Ayurveda came into
being.
Most agree that Ayurvedic classical texts were written in India
between 3,500 and 5,000 years ago. At this time, philosophy and
medicine were not separated. Therefore, philosophical views have
strongly influenced the Ayurvedic way of thinking.
There are several aspects to Ayurveda that are quite unique:
Ayurveda provides reference points for managing treatment decisions
specific to each case. Ayurvedic theory is profoundly useful in
analyzing individual patient constitution and understanding variations
in disease manifestation.
The Ayurvedic framework can be used to structure working models
of the unique state of each patient, and to project a vision or goal
for
a whole state of health, again unique to each case.
Ayurveda provides specific Do's and Don'ts to each individual on
lifestyle, diet, exercise and yoga, herb therapy, and even spiritual
practices to restore and maintain balance in body and mind.
Ayurveda sees a strong connection between the mind and the body,
a huge amount of information is available regarding this relationship.
This understanding that we are all unique individuals enables Ayurveda
to address not only specific health concerns but also provides
explanation
as to why one person responds differently than another.
Physiology of Ayurveda.
All matter is thought to he composed of five basic elements
( panchamahabhutas ) which exhibit the properties of
earth (prithvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space
(akasha).
These elements do not exist in isolated forms, but always in a
combination,
in which one or more elements dominate. According to Ayurveda,
the human body is composed of derivatives of these five basic
elements,
in the form of doshas, tissues (dhatus) and waste products (malas).
Tridosha
The most fundamental and characteristic principle of Ayurveda is called
"tridosha"
or the Three Humours. Doshas are the physiological factors of the
body.
They are to be seen as all pervasive, subtle entities, and are
categorized into
vata, pitta and kapha.
Vata regulates movement and is represented by the nervous system.
Pitta is the principle of biotransformation and is the cause of all
metabolic processes in the body.
Kapha is the principle of cohesion and functions through the body
fluids.
Together, these three doshas determine the physiologic constitution
of an individual.Health is described as a balance of all three
doshas(bodily Humours).
Dhatu
The tissues are classified into seven categories:
Rasa(plasma), Rakta (blood cells),Mansa ( muscular tissue),
Meda (adipose tissue), Asthi (bony tissue), Majja (bone marrow)
and the Shukra (reproductive tissue).
Mala
Three main waste products are Mutra (urine), Purish (faeces) and Sweda
(sweat).
This is a very short description and if you want to learn more you can
visit my website -http://www.ayurveda-foryou.com and get more
information.
"Prakriti - Body constitution in Ayurveda"
So, let's get started!
Prakriti [ Body Constitution]
There are two types of Constitutions of our body
1. Deha Prakriti (Body Constitution)
Every individual has a unique combination of the three doshas- Vata,
Pitta and Kapha. To understand individuality is the foundation of
Diagnosis and Treatment in Ayurveda.
Humans are endowed at birth with one of seven different body types,
depending on which dosha or combination of the three basic doshas
dominate. Body types can be dominated by a single humor (vata, pitta,
or kapha),
or they can be dominated by combinations: vata-kapha
(when vata and kapha are present in almost equal amounts);
vata-pitta; pitta-kapha; and vata-pitta-kapha
(when all three doshas are present in almost equal amounts).
Suppose you have a kapha (water) dominant constitution then you may
have a tendency to overweight, over-emotional nature or suffer congestion
in the chest. So you should modify your diet, life style, daily routine
and other activities accordingly, for example, avoid sleeping too much
in the day or eating too many sweets, to maintain your health and also
to cure the diseases .
2. Mana Prakriti (Mental Constitution)
A person's dosha type is expressed emotionally as well .
Vedic philosophy classifies human temperaments into
three basic qualities: satva, rajas and tamas.
Relative predominance of satva, rajas, or tamas is responsible for
individual psychological constitution.
Ayurvedic physicians mainly take body type and imbalances among
the doshas into consideration when treating a patient.
This is a very short description and if you want to learn more you can
visit my website -http://www.ayurveda-foryou.com
and get more information.
Ok, now that you have understood about the basic principles and about
Dosha predominance in prakriti, you're ready to learn about the very
important part - Diagnosis and treatment of various ailments....
but that's for next lesson!
"Samprapti - the Disease
Process(Pathology)&Chikitsa -Treatment
of Disease."
Samprapti - the Disease Process(Pathology)
Under normal conditions, the doshas, dhatus and malas
correspond to certain standards regarding their
quantity, quality and function. However, this situation
is not static, and due to several endogenous and exogenous
factors, the doshas may become unbalanced, resulting in disease.
Every disease is related to an imbalance of the doshas.
Other coherent factors can be: the disturbance of the
biological factors (agnis). The formation and collection
of undigested nutrients (ama). Obstruction of the body
channels (shrotorodha), and a disturbed assimilation in the tissues.
Chikitsa, Disease Management
(Pharmacology and Treatment)
There are four main classifications of management of disease
in Ayurveda: shodan or cleansing; shaman or palliation;
rasayana or rejuvenation; and satvajaya or mental hygiene.
Ayurveda gives us a model to look at each individual as a
unique makeup of the three doshas (Prakruti) and thereby
design treatment protocols that specifically address a
persons health challenges. When any of the doshas
( Vata, Pitta or Kapha ) become imbalance,
Ayurveda will suggest specific lifestyle and nutritional
guidelines to assist the individual in reducing or
increasing the doshas that has become imbalance.
The materia medica of the Ayurveda, composed of the five
basic elements, has been categorized according to the
derivatives of these elements. They include:
taste (rasa), potency (virya), taste of the digestion
product (vipaka), properties (guna), specific properties
(prabhava) and action (karman).
The drugs used in Ayurveda are made by several processes
from vegetable and mineral raw materials. Mostly plant
alkaloids are the active ingredients. Obviously barring
some chemical changes it is mostly natural deviates.
If toxins in the body are abundant, then a cleansing process
known as "Pancha Karma" is recommended to get rid of these
unwanted toxins. This "panchkarma" or Five internal cleansing
methods, is a most profound therapy in Ayurveda.
Rahul, I hope that you will continue to explore Ayurveda
to enhance your health and to gain further insights into
this miracle we call life.
Thanks again for having me in your mailbox these last 4
days. It was a real pleasure for me to teach you the
basics about this holistic science of life 'AYURVEDA'.
We have published a good ebook 'Ayurvedic Principles Revealed'.
It will satisfy your desire for deeper knowledge of Ayurvedic
principles.
This ebook conveys the philosophical and fundamental principles of
Ayurveda in detail, dynamic and inspirational way, providing a solid
foundation upon which to pursue deeper knowledge of 'AYURVEDA'.
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AYURVEDA
Ayurvedic massage is a form of treatment for various age related and other common disorders. Some of the advantages which can be cited are pain relief, improved circulation, stress relief, better sleep, flexibilty, athletic perfomance and emotional benefits. Massage therapy can soothe pain, relax stiff muscles, and reduce the swelling that accompanies arthritis. Advocates claim that, with ayurvedic massage, deep-seated toxins in the joints and tissues are loosened and released into the system for elimination through natural toxin-release processes.
Ayurveda claims that illness and disease are a result of imbalance in the doshas, which contradicts modern science's understanding of disease in terms of pathogens, infectious agents and genetic disorders. However, many Ayurvedic schools and institutions, including ones funded by the Government of India, have abandoned the traditional holistic philosophy of Ayurveda and are using modern methods to research the efficacy of traditional Ayurvedic medicines
There is evidence that using some ayurvedic medicine, especially those involving herbs, metals, minerals, or other materials involves potentially serious risks, including toxicity[16] [3] [17].
A research study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association[18] found significant levels of toxic heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic in 20% of Ayurvedic preparations that were made in South Asia for sale in America. The Journal found that, if taken according to the manufacturers' instructions, this 20% of remedies "could result in heavy metal intakes above published regulatory standards" [18] Similar studies have been performed in India, and have confirmed these results. In response to the study, some practitioners of Ayurveda claimed that "heavy metals are integral to some formulations and have been used for centuries. There is no point of doing trials as they have been used safely and have mention in our ancient texts." [19]
Ayurveda (Devanagari: आयुर्वेद ) is a form of traditional medicine in use primarily in India. Ayurveda believes that various materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin have some medicinal value. The medicinal properties of these materials are time tested and have been used for centuries in ayurvedic medicines to cure illness and/or help maintain health.
Ayurvedic medicaments are made from herbs or mixtures of herbs, either alone or in combination with minerals, metals and other ingredients of animal origin. The metals, animals and minerals are purified by individual processes before being used for medicinal purposes. Impurified materials are not allowed to be used as medicine.
The forms of Ayurvedic medicaments are:
Fresh juice of herbs
Quath : Crushed herbs, used as decoction or tea for internal and external uses
Churna : Fine powdered herbs, used as medicine with water or in food for internal and external uses
Taila : Herbs cooked in edible oil according to rules laid down for internal and external uses
Arka : A distillation of herbs
Rasausadhi/Kharliya Rasayan : Herbs mixed with metals, minerals and animal kingdom ingredients
Bhasma : Ashes
Parpaty : combinations of Metals , Minerals, Animal Kingdom ingredients and Herbs
Guggula based medicaments
Lauha Bhasam : Mandoor Bhasam based medicaments
Bati/Gutika/Goli : Mixtures of medicines shaped in pills, pillules or tablets for ease of administration
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Commonly used herbs and minerals | |||
| Botanical (Latin) Name | Common (English) Name | Sanskrit Name | Therapeutic Use |
| useful in billious affections, Jaundice, malarial fever, prevtive to Flatulence, mild Laxative | |||
| demulcent, astringent, gonorrhoea, Leucorrhoea, styptic, diarrhoea, dysentry, Diabetes, | |||
| Bitter Tonic, ague, habitual constipation, atonic dyspepsia, flatulence, paralytic nervous affections, colic, epilepsy, dropsy, glandular diseases, rheumatoc swellings, useful for children's ailments teething etc. | |||
| For comfort from bronchitis, whooping cough & bronchial asthma. To support lung functions. Has immune system-boosting properties. | |||
| For intestinal problems such as amoebic dysentery & diarrhea. Is digestive, anthelmintic, & anti-inflammatory, useful in Irritable Bowel syndromes and Inflammatory condition of Bowels | |||
| To control excess conversion of lipids & cholesterol | |||
| useful in Ophthalmic disorders, mild laxative, tonic, increases semen quality, cure Vata Dosha, poisonous effects, Hepatospleenomegaly, spleen and liver disorders, cystic formation, Hydrocele, Kaphha Fever, Glands, Anomalies of Blood, anomalies of Skin | |||
| used in Malaria Fever, Enlargement of Liver, Chronic and Obstinate Fever, Dropsy, Edema, removes Constipation, Appetiser, useful in infants disorders diarrhoa, colic, vomiting etc. | |||
| useful in improving hunger, good appetiser, anti-febric, vermifugal, digestive, abdominal colic, intestinal colic, Ophthalmic disorders, pelvic inflammatory disease conditions, analgesic, body pain | |||
| To nourish the female reproductive system, promote lactation | |||
| for skin disorders. Has blood purifying & immune-boosting properties. as an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal agent. | |||
| for improving alertness. as an anti-anxiety agent. | |||
| anti-spasmodic, emmenagogue, stimulent, tonic, alterative demulcent, useful in Rheumatism, nervous diseases, glands and scrofulous diseases, blood purifier, useful in chronic wounds which not heals easily | |||
| as a food nourished body, vigour, purifies blood, appetiser, easy to digest, removes constipation, normalise bowel movements / as a remedy useful in Mental disorders, Epilepsy, Mania, Psychological disorders and helps to cure all mental diseases and their conditions | |||
| in ear disorders, bile disorders, anomalies of blood, psychological disorders, anti-obesity, anti-toxin. | |||
| for efficient kidney & urinary functions. in urinary tract infections. | |||
| aroused Digestive fire, removes Kaphha Dosha, produce burning sensation, removes indigestion, Anti-Cholera, helps to heal obstinate wounds, removes hoarseness, sleepiness and perversion of taste, useful in loss of senses and weak pulse condition, | |||
| FRUIT-BODY:Mild laxative, Anti-fever, useful in Cardiac or Heart problems, Rakta Pitta, Hematemesis, Hemorrhages, Arthritis, Vatavyadhi, Colic, Eructations, Acidity and acidic eructations, ROOTS: Very strong purgative, should not be used alone | |||
| BARK and STEM is used: creates sweating, creates urination, Anti-vata, eliminates Skin disorders, Anti-febril, Anti-edema, Arthritis, Joints pain, Joints swelling, Antitussive, Vermifugal, anomaly of Blood, anomaly of urine etc. | |||
| useful in kaphha, thirst, obesity, burning sensations, throat problems, intestinal worms, mouth freshener, analgesics, antitusive, antipyeratic, excessive sweats, beneficial effects when taken in small quantity [50mg]in Low blood pressure and asthama, | |||
| Vata-kaphha nashak, mild laxative, digestive, appetiser, loss of appetite, abdominal colic, worms, vomiting, nausea | |||
| use as food, increased taste, increased hunger, digestive, help to pass abdominal wind, flatus | |||
| useful in heart disorders, abdominal colic, Gulm, vomiting, nausea, indigestion, heamorrhoids | |||
| Diuretic, useful in heamatamesis, heamorrhages, bleeding, cold in nature, as a food to renal stone patient | |||
| SEEDS: smell increasing the taste of food, increased taste, appetiser, Cholegague, useful in abdominal colic, flatulence, wind formation, offensive flatus, vermifugal, dysentry, diarrhoea, Gulma, indigestion, inflammatory condtion of bowels, renal calculus, gonorrhoea, obstruction of urine, nausea, vomiting etc. | |||
| SEEDS: useful in flatulence, renal disorders, pathophysiology of small and large intestines, salpingitis, Impotency, Female genital disorders, ROOT: vermifugal, spleenomegaly, physical weakness, cholecystitis, problem before delivery, cardiac problems, piles, colic burning sensation, asthama, hiccough, mouth freshener, EXTERNAL: Burns, abscess | |||
| JUICE:useful to teeth, skin and hairs, indicated for the treatment of Kaphha-vata disorders, cough, bronchitis, wroms, asthama, skin diseases, oedema, mucous disorders, anemia, digestive, support and nourished body, choleggue, hepatomegaly, liver disorders, loss of appetite, vertigo, hepatospleenomegaly, piles, indigestion, headache, weak vision, EXTERNAL; Burns, skin diseases, leucoderma, hair falling, alopecia | |||
| FRUITS:carminative, anthelmintic, stimulent, alterative, anti-dyspeptic, anti-flatulent, skin diseases, rheumatisma, diuretic, laxative, purgative | |||
| EXTERNAL:deodorent, useful in skin disorders, anti-vermicular, wounds us cervix, wounded piles, smells in Cold and coryza, muscular and joints pain, myopathy : INTERNAL; for excessive salivation, digestive, antipyeretic | |||
| Kaphha pitta shamak, ,nausea, diarrhoea, bloody dysentery, heamorrhages, bleeding, dysentery, anomaly of blood, bleeding from all orifices, discoloration of skin, bloody leucorrhoea, leucorrhoea, white discharges feom vagina, help in pregnency, anomaly of urine, Prameha, ueful for childless women, increased fertility of women | |||
| used in Vata-pitta dosha, useful in mental weakness, weakness of eyesight, nausea, vomiting, weak appetite, Flatulence, abdominal wind, abdominal colic, dysentery, piles, cardiac disorders, anomaly of blood, cough, bronchitis, pulmonary disorders, anomaly of urine and urination, fever, skin disorders, weakness, burning sensations | |||
| OIL:cures Vata, pain, stimulent, antipyeretic, brings sweats, diuretic, antispasmodic, removes pain of all nature, useful in cardiac disorders, joints pain, sciatica, flatulence, wind formation in abdomen, Rheumatic pain, myolitis | |||
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| BHASAM [Ashes]: used in respiratory disorders, hiccough, asthama, cough, cardiac pain, glandular swellings, rheumatism, arthritis, tuberculosis, pulmonary disorders, joints pain, increases sexual desire in male and female both, Impotency EXTERNAL: paste is applied in Pleuritis, Pneumonia, backache, painful inflammatory condition with swelling | ||
| cold nature, bitter taste, increases Vata and Kaphha Dosha, useful in Burning pain wounds, anomaly of blood, Oral problems, Tooth problems, Eyes disorders, Headache, migraine, antitoxic, OIL: cold, heals wounds, anomaly of blood, useful in skin, head and ophthalmic disorders, stomatitis | |||
| useful in facial paralysis, cervical lymphadenitis, adenitis, ringworm, edema, dropsy, swelling, fistula, opium poisoning, devermicular, purgative, laxatives, provides strength, pulmonary tuberculosis, cardiac disorders, uric acid diathesis, gout, burning sensations, rheumotoid arthritis, syphilis, gonorrhoea, dermatitis, skin disordres and anomaly of blood, blood purifier, | |||
| useful in increasing the quantity of semen, condensed semen, increasing lactations in feeding mothers, creates sexual excitement both in male and female, increases vitality, vigour | |||
| for gynaecological disorders, skin disorders, bleeding piles, amoebic dysentry, diarrhea. | |||
| RAW MANGO: sour, tasteful, increases Vata & Pitta Dosha, RIPED MANGO: sweet, increases semen quality, appetiser, increases taste, wound healer, anomaly of blood, | |||
| useful in Hyperpyerexia, gout, uric acid, diarrhoea, skin disorders, bronchitis, cough, dermatitis, joints pain, muscular pain, | |||
| sweet,cool,easy to digest,removes constipation,better for eyes & voice,beneficial to heart,ripes wounds quickly,useful in obesity,frequent urination,hiccough,asthma,bronchitis,diarrhoea,nausea, vomiting, ,emaciation,excessive thirst,heamorrhagic tendency,faintness,burning sensation,healing wound | |||
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| OIL and CRYSTALS : carminative, cool, analgesic, relives painful muscular conditions, smells in Cold and coryza, relives headache, sinusitis, uses both internally and externally. very powerful in action, while use internally, use very small quantity [one drop in four divided doses] with precautions | ||
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| in digestive disorders like low appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting & motion sickness. | |||
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| INTERNAL:Bloody dysentery, Dysentery, worms, Remmitent and intermittent fever, anti-tussive, EXTERNAL: Piles, wound, traumatic wounds and conditions, stings, itching, eczema, conjunctivitis, leucorrhoea, otorrhoea, gonorrhoea, gargles in pharyngitis, tonsillitis, throat problems | ||
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| BHASAM [Ashes]: Loss of appetite, indigestion, peptic ulcers, dueodenal ulcers, hyperacidity, bronchitis, hepatospleenomegaly, Gulm, Asthama, cough, respiratory disorders | ||
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| INTERNAL:useful in constipation, Diuretic, Gulmanashak, Colic, pain abdominal, wroms intestinal, flatulence, eructations, abdominal winds, tympenitis, Irritable bowel syndromes EXTERNAL:promotes suppuration of boils, burns, pimples, leucoderma, white patches of skin | ||
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| First purify according of Ayurveda directions: Increased digestive fire, Kaphha nashak, antitoxic, cough, bronchitis, asthama, pulmonary resoiratory disorders, antipyeritic, Gulm nashak, colic, bodyache, sensation of chilliness etc. spleenomegaly hyperacidity, diminished hunger, stomatitis EXTERNAL:eczema, ringworm, itching of skin, mouth pain in aphthea, vaginal itching, leucorrhoea, hydrocele, mammary gland inflammation, toothache, black spot on face etc. | ||
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| BHASAM [Ash]: used in colic of all nature, Mucous colitis, Dysentery, Hyperacidity, weak assimilation, diarrhoea, gastritis, gas formation, flatulence, excessive thirst, tympenitis, rumbling in abdomen, loss of appetite, Irritable bowel syndromes, improves digestive power, Asthama, Bronchitis, Otorrhoea, Dry cough, Tuberculosis, exhaustive disease conditions, aphthea, stomatitis etc. | ||
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| Natural Zinc | BHASAM [Ash]: used in Ophthalmic disorders, Night Blindness, Kaphha-pitta disorders, Jaundice, Liver disorders, hepatitis, Anomalies of Urine, Diebetes, Asthama, Cysts, Glands, Diarhoea, Mucous Colitis, Dhatu Kshaya, Tuberculosis, Bacillary Dysentry, Gonorrhoea, Impotency, Improves digestion, beneficial in Vomiting and nausea | |
| Botanical (Latin) Name | Common (English) Name | Sanskrit Name | Therapeutic Use |
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