According to Ayurvedic principles, just as every individual has a unique fingerprint, the energy pattern of every individual varies from one another. A combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics comprises an individual constitution. This constitution is determined by several factors that remain throughout one’s life.
Ayurveda lays emphasis on prevention and promotes maintenance of health [...]
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A farm where herbs are grown either for sale in the market, or for their essential oils or as raw materials for manufacture of herbal products, is known as an “[tag]Herb Farm[tag]”. However, herb cultivators across the globe are more interested in producing medicinal herbs, as they have become conventional routine products.
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Herbs have been used for treating ailments from times immemorial. Even in age old days oils were used for treating ailments, which was probably an early version of Aromatherapy. In fact, about five thousand years ago, almost all medicines that individuals consumed were herbs. The main ingredient in Aspirin, Acetylsalicylic acid, is actually derived from [...]
Kaumarabhritya (Paediatrics) – This branch provides a comprehensive knowledge about prenatal and postnatal care, and gynecology. Kaumarabhritya takes into consideration the physical and mental state of the mother, which has direct association with the child. It recommends a particular regimen of diet, nutrition and conduct for pregnant woman, and is so advanced that even years [...]
[tag]Ayurvedic Studies[/tag] and specialization are characterized by The School of Surgeons (Dhanvantari) and School of Physicians (Atreya). Ayurvedic Studies are categorized into eight branches as below:
Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) – Kaya (Body) is referred to as not just the gross body, but also the subtle body, according to Ayurvedic texts. Kayachikitsa recognizes that human body is [...]
Ayurveda, the ancient form of medicine, was developed more than 5000 years ago during the Vedic times. Ayurveda, being literally known as the “Science of life” believes that human life is a combination of senses, body, mind and soul. Hence Ayurvedic treatments not only deal with physical aspect of a person, but the spiritual aspect [...]
Yoga is all about postures. The [tag]postures of yoga[/tag] have been evolved over thousands of years and there are numerous such postures. As India is the origin of Yoga, most of the postures were developed by ancient [tag]Indian sages[/tag] and [tag]Indian Yogis[/tag]. Various factors are to be kept in mind while performing yoga. A knowledge [...]
[tag]Ayurveda[/tag] and [tag]Yoga[/tag] are considered as sisters of [tag]Vedic science[/tag], and have been united since ancient times for healing the mind, body and soul. While Ayurveda deals with [tag]body health[/tag], Yoga purifies the mind and soul, while practically they embrace and complement each other. A combination of yoga and Ayurveda, as they are mutually supportive [...]