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Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient Indian holistic healing system. The technique has evolved over a period of more than 3,000 years. Contrary to what many people believe in the US, Ayurvedic Medicine is not solely in the form of drugs. Instead, it is a whole-body healing program that is based on the belief that the health of an individual depends on the balance between the mind, spirit, and the body.
The word Ayurvedic is derived from Ayurveda that is composed of two Sanskrit words ‘Ayu’ meaning life or health and ‘Veda’ meaning knowledge. So, Ayurveda means knowledge of health.
While the Ayurvedic medicine is widely used in India today, the ancient health practice is known only to a small percentage of the Americans. Due to the same fact, no noteworthy research work has been carried out till date that throws light on the effectiveness of the ancient medical practice.
What we know about Ayurvedic medicine is that it is a holistic approach consisting of special diets, herbal compounds, meditation, massage, and cleansing therapies. The people that practice Ayurvedic medicine claim that it prevents illnesses, treats serious health conditions and contributes to a healthy and long life.
The basic belief behind Ayurvedic medicine is that all illnesses originate due to the imbalances in the mind, spirit, and the body. If these elements are in harmony, you will remain in good health. However, if there is something that disrupts the harmony, you get sick.
The things that are said to disrupt the harmony include injuries, seasonal change, climate, age, and emotions. Moreover, people that practice Ayurveda state that the human body is also affected by external life energies or forces that are known as doshas. The chances of a person getting affected increase when there are imbalances in the doshas.
The doshas are responsible for different body functions such as the way the cells divide, food is digested, and many others. In other words, the doshas is said to also affect the breathing, blood flow, heart health, and the digestive system. The doshas are disrupted if the person stays up too late, overeat, or feel fear, anger, grief, anxiety, or other negative emotions.
Ayurvedic practices help in creating harmony between different vital elements that affect the body. As a result, they are said to bring relief from illnesses including heart problems, asthma, skin disorder, and arthritis.
In the end, you must keep in mind that Ayurvedic medicine consists of different practices and products. The efficacy and safety of the products that include minerals, herbs, and metals have not been proved by scientific studies.
Taking Ayurvedic medication without proper supervision of a trained practitioner can result in harmful effects. The herbal medications have a number of side effects when taken more than the recommended amount. Moreover, some of them can interact with traditional medications resulting in serious adverse effects. So, it’s best to take proper precaution when taking any Ayurvedic medication for treating any disease.