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About Ayurveda

The ancient Indian system of medicine based on natural and holistic living, derives from two Sanskrit words -Ayu or life, and Veda or knowledge. Ayurveda, which means "The Science of Life", Ayurveda is the science of developing greater harmony with our environment through all of our senses. Ayurveda tells you how to keep the mind, body and behaviour in balance. All products prepared strictly according to traditional Ayurvedic guidelines.

Ayurvedic medicine originated in the early civilizations of India some 3,000-5,000 years ago.Making Ayurvedic medicine the oldest surviving healing system in the world. According to Susruta School of Ayurveda, a person with equilibrium of Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) (Which are responsible for functioning and malfunctioning of the body) Agnis (Enzymes responsible for digestion and metabolism), Dhatus (Tissues Constituting the structure of the body) and Malas (Waste product of the body) with an equilibrium state of soul, sense & mind are the signs of health. Another goal of ayurveda is to achieve "Nirvana" or liberation from all kinds of "Wants". This is primarily achieved through good health, which is regarded as the supreme foundation of life.According to Ayurveda, all matter is thought to the composed of five basic elements known as the Panchamahabhuthas - Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jala), Fire (Tejas), Wind (Vayu) and Space (Akasha).

The two principle objectives of Ayurveda are :
1. To prolong life and promote perfect health
2. To completely eradicate the disease and dysfunction of the body.
Ayurveda has eight specialized branches as follows:
(1) Kaya chikitsa or Internal medicine
(2) Salya tantra or Surgery
(3) Salakya tantra or Management of diseases of Eye & ENT
(4) kaumar bhutya or Pediatrics
(5) Bhutavidya or Psycho-therapy including Seizures by evil spirits
(6) Agada tantra or Toxicology
(7) Rasayana tantra or Geriatrics
(8) Vajikarana tantra or the Science of aphrodisiacs