About Ayurveda

About Ayuveda

Ayurveda (Ayu + Veda), as the name itself suggests that Ayurveda is a term, which relates to the core knowledge for the longevity of life. Originated in India, it is the oldest method of treatment for over 5000 years. The basic knowledge of Ayuvedic system of medicine came from the Vedas and other ancient spiritual books and rishi munis. Ayurveda is not only a science but also a combination of art, science and philosophy, which not only tells us about the treatment of diseases but also teaches us to adapt a healthy lifestyle under natural conditions. It is the only mantra of keeping ourselves healthy. It tells us how to maintain the balance between the body and the soul by adopting a balanced lifestyle. According to ayuveda, our body is made of five elements called panchmahabhutas. These are Akash (Space), Vayu(Air), Agni(Fire), Jal(Water) and Prithvi (Earth). These five elements are the foundation of all type of treatments in Ayurveda.

The knowledge of Ayurveda has been passed from one generation to another for ages. It is an ocean of knowledge, which tells us how to maintain a harmony between the body and the natural surroundings. It tells us to adapt a healthy life style; it tells us about various diseases and the reasons of their occurrence along with their remedies in an herbal way. It tells us the best and effective ways of use of herbs and other natural resources to cure the diseases and to maintain a good health. It tells us how to keep a person healthy and how to cure diseased person with the help of natural resources.