History of Ayurveda
The concept of Ayurveda takes us to a long time back around 5000 years ago in its inception. The name Ayurveda means the science of the life. It was mainly used in the Vedic era, where natural ingredients like plants having medicinal value are used for the cure of different diseases. In spite of all the modern discoveries of the medical science, Ayurveda is very much utilized today in India, Tibetan region and also in China. For Ayurveda it was not only about curing the problem of the body it was mainly about rejuvenating the mind and the spirit so that it can motivate the human being at each and every aspect.
It’s Concept
Ayurveda not only involve the use of the natural products as medicines it also preaches about certain practices that will help the human being to have free mind and body as well. Ayurveda thus tells us about the utility of the yoga in our daily life, which will help to sync the body and the mind in the right direction. That is why Ayurveda is also called the “science of life”. Thus Ayurveda says every individual has a certain with which he or she can be influenced most during the curing process. This is most probably due to the change in nature between two different human beings.
Tri- Doshas or the patterns
It recognizes there of the main problem which coordinates the diseases or the alteration in our normal body composure. They are ‘Pitta’ which means fire, ‘Vata’ which is wind and ‘Kapha’ which means earth. According to Ayurveda, these are the three criteria which govern the energy cycle of life. Each of them has separate functions to play in the body. Thus Ayurveda is not only a system of treatment only it is the philosophy that helps to go through in life with a healthy mind as well as a healthy body.
Present uses
Although it has a rich history the use of this excellent science suffered a pause in the present time. Although the situation is changing now and in this world, non-conventional treatment methods are very much opted by the doctors for curing a specific disease. Thus Ayurveda again has regained its value in the medical research field and therapeutics. A good amount of the students nowadays are involved in the research with Ayurvedic methods and medicines. And they have also compiled many excellent supplements for specific diseases. Along with the cure of the disease it is seen to cure other problems like the stress and the anxiety blood pressure, inflammatory responses, cholesterol and also maintains hormonal balance in the body.
Hospitals and research centers
There are many Ayurvedic hospitals in Mumbai which is also attached with the research wing so that researchers can get to see the condition of the patient very closely, which will definitely help them for further invention and innovations. Apart from Mumbai, many other states have this kind of hospitals. People are regaining their confidence slowly in this field of science and the results are also immensely improved as the time progresses.