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Ayurveda is the natural Healing System of India. In Sanskrit 'Ayurveda' means the 'Science of Life'. 'Ayu' means 'life' or 'daily living' and 'Veda' means 'knowledge'. Ayurveda was first recorded in the Vedic scriptures, though it had already been in practice before 4000 B.C. Rishis and sages such as Sushrutacharya, Charakacharya, Vaagbhat, Sharangdhar etc., recorded great commentaries in the Vedas, contributing their efforts and insights to make it available to mankind. Vedic science also includes the branches of Yoga, Meditation and Astrology amongst its methods of dealing with the physical body.
In general, the objectives of Ayurveda are two-fold:
» Helping a healthy person to maintain good health, as a preventive technique.
» Helping a diseased person to regain health.
Spiritually, in the science of Ayurveda, the creative force, 'Dhanvantari', is regarded as the divine healer, symbolising Lord Bramha.
Technically, as a Medical and a Metaphysical Healing Science, Ayurveda includes Herbal medicines, Dietetics, Bodywork, Surgery, Psychology and Spirituality. Practically, Ayurveda is divided into eight principle branches of medicine, collectively called 'Ashtanga Ayurveda'. These are Pediatrics, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Otolaryngology, General Medicines and Surgery.