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    What comes to mind when you hear the term Ayurveda? I'm guessing Indian medicine. But what if I told you that Ayurvedic medicine is now used all over the world? Ayurveda was first recorded 5000 years ago, and it is mentioned in the four sacred Vedic texts: the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sam Veda, and the Atharva Veda. It has a rich history and is widely accepted as the only form of medicine by many people. Many hospitals and institutions have recently given recognition and adopted the practice of Ayurvedic medicine. 

    What is Ayurveda? 

    Ayurveda is a system of alternative medicine that originated in India. It is widely used by people in India and Nepal but it is also being used in several parts of the world. According to the Vedic texts suppressing natural urges is said to be the root cause of many illnesses. Furthermore, early Ayurvedic texts include instructions on how to perform complex surgeries.

    What ingredients are used in Ayurvedic medicines? 

    Initially, medicines were composed of naturally occurring substances such as plants, minerals, and metal-based substances. Because of their distrust in the modern medical system, many people consider modern medicine to be toxic and full of harmful chemicals, which is why there is an increase in people using only natural medicine for their treatment. Here are some commonly used ingredients in Ayurvedic medicines -

    • Turmeric
    • Azadirachta indica (also commonly known as Neem)
    • Ginger
    • Black pepper 
    • Ghee (Clarified Butter)

    What are some Ayurvedic treatments? 

    Ayurvedic treatments involve herbal medicines, special diets, meditation, yoga, massage, laxatives, enemas and medical oils. Apart from these, 2 out of the 8 classical branches of Ayurveda deal with surgery, but present-day practices point towards achieving immunity through a healthy metabolic system and maintaining good digestion and excretion. 

    How are diseases diagnosed by Ayurvedic treatment? 

    There are eight ways of diagnosing diseases in a person, which are Nadi (pulse), Mootra (urine), Mala (stool), Jihva (tongue), Shabda (speech), Sparsha (touch), Druk (vision), and Aakruti (appearance). All of these factors influence a patient's condition, and there are some parallels to the modern way of diagnosing done by doctors, proving that Ayurveda has its own benefits.

    Ayurvedic products used by people today

    Ayurveda has evolved from just medicines and treatments to being used in consumer products such as face wash, facemasks, various body and face creams, and so on. Furthermore, it is used in hair loss medications, shampoos, and a variety of other products. Nowadays, Ayurveda is the go-to source for natural products. Aside from that, for centuries, families have used ayurvedic medicines as home remedies.

    Adoption by hospitals 

    Aside from the numerous hospitals that have sprouted up, large hospitals and institutions have also embraced Ayurvedic medicine. Many hospitals label their services as holistic care which is quite similar to Ayurveda, these hospitals are also very popular among the general public. Not only hospitals, but many individual doctors refer to themselves as holistic doctors.

    What is holistic care? 

    Similar to Ayurveda, holistic care is founded on the idea that health and wellness are dependent on a delicate balance of the mind, body, and spirit. These institutions believe in treating a person as a whole rather than just treating a singular symptom. 

    Chances are you were unaware of some of the facts about Ayurveda, hope this blog cleared some things for you to choose the right kind of care. DoktorOman App has Ayurvedic care available for people you can download it for more help.

     

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