Ayurveda is one of the oldest forms of medicine
The oldest form of medicine that evolved in India thousand of year ago, is the Ayurvedic form of medicine. This spread to other parts of the world, and specially the United States where it is referred to as complimentary and alternate medicine or CAM. Some of the therapies used in ayurveda are in the form of massage and yoga and herbal medication. The name Ayruveda is a combination of the two words “ayur” which means life and “veda” which means knowledge or science in Sanskrit. So if translated literally this means the science of life.
The ayruvedic treatment is somewhat holistic in its way of dealing with illnesses as its main intent is to balance and combine the mind, body and spirit. This is supposed to prevent illness and bring about good health. Ayurveda also detoxifies the body and cleanses it of all matter that causes diseases and ill health. This form of medication is believed to bring about a balance and harmony in the body.
Treatment is based on the extracts of spices, oils, plants and herbs and food and diet forms an important aspect of the therapy. Some of the oils and spices that are used often are sesame oil and turmeric. Plant compounds have been put into various categories which give various effects. There are those that heal, give relief from pain and encourage the vitality of the person and are grouped is such categories.
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