Ayurveda

Ayurveda or traditional Indian medicine is based on the ancient medical system. It is similar to that of traditional Chinese medicine which originated in the nearby country. Ayurveda has been around in the world for around 5000 years, with a long successful track record in managing the disease. It is made up of three basic principles called doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It has been derived from 5 elements of Indian Philosophy. The doshas of Ayurveda are the regulatory control factors for the fundamental physiological processes in living systems. These regulatory factors maintain their identity throughout their history. Vata regulates input/output and motion, Pitta regulates energy and Kapha regulates structure and lubrication.

Factors like stress, climate, food, and activity have the ability to destroy or disrupt these functions. Ayurveda is a treatment that helps in regulating and normalizing these body functions. This can be done due to different techniques such as proper and guided exercise, food, body purification treatments and internal herbal preparations.

The major significance of Ayurveda is that it plays a major role in influencing doshas in various ways. stabilizing, stimulating, and supporting the body’s healthy state. Ayurveda requires a full understanding of the action of spices, food, and medicinal plants to understand their potential influence fully.