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Ayurveda: India’s Ancient Medicine
Adapted from Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief, by David Winston and Steven Maimes (Healing Arts Press, 2007).
The name Ayurveda was given to the ancient healing tradition of India. It is derived from the words ayus (life) and veda (knowledge) and is often translated as the “science of life.” It aims to bring about a union of physical, emotional, and spiritual health–a state of harmony with the universe.
Ayurveda has always held the plant kingdom in high esteem. Here, the role of plants is exalted. According to Ayurveda, health is a state of balance between the body, mind, and consciousness.
Ayurveda classifies medicinal plants into multiple groups according to their actions. One of these is the rasayana group. Rasayana herbs are said to slow aging, be revitalizing and restorative and prevent disease. They increase the resistance of the body against stress. They also can be taken over long periods of time without causing side effects.
Ayurvedic medicine has many adaptogenic herbs in its pharmacopoeia that normalize numerous physiological functions, improve vitality and enhance the body’s ability to adapt to stress and heal itself. These herbs can be used generally to help cope with stressful situations, improve compromised immunity and prevent the physiological afflictions of stress. Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine also recognize the contribution of rejuvenating rasayana herbs to restoring balance to the body’s systems.
Ayurveda had a strong influence during the formation of traditional Chinese medicine, which in turn influenced Ayurveda’s further development. Other systems of medicine such as Tibetan and Islamic (Unani-Tibb) traditions were strongly influenced by Ayurveda as well. The Buddha (who likely lived during the fifth century BCE) was a follower of Ayurveda, and the spread of Buddhism into Tibet was accompanied by an increased practice of Ayurveda there. Translations of Ayurvedic texts also influenced early European medicine.
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add your comment »thanks to lissa coffey and deepak chopra i have been studying more about ayurvedic medicine and incorporating it more into my life.
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I am looking for an authentic Ayurveda center near me in Munich Germany..any tips..
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i use lot of ayurveda products which contains no side effects secondly if you keep your self heathy and have a clear mind and keep loving people from around the the world and you'll get very far in life and people will always love for that.
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i like this article.this is very interesting
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Ayurveda is such an effective treatment! Having been unwell with M.E./CFS for 12 years, I was introduced to the herb Ashwagandha and, along with Reflexology, it has transformed my life. I now have more energy and my quality of life has improved beyond belief. Do take care to find a good practitioner though!
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I find this avenue very interesting. I study/practice aromatherapy and find this to be useful with my practice. Please continue with these types of articles.
'If we don't take care of our body, who will?"
Thanx Care 2! :D
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Great article - I've always wondered how you pronounce Ayurveda. I'm a true believer in the healing properties of herbs and plants.
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