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Ayurveda is one of the oldest documented healthcare systems with a consistent theoretical basis and practical clinical application. According to the ayurvedic system, it is believed that the body becomes susceptible to a host of diseases mainly due to accumulation of various metabolic wastes and toxins in the body. Hence, treatment is directed towards proper elimination of these wastes and toxins from the body. Ayurveda consists of ayur meaning ‘life’ and veda , which means ‘knowledge’. Popularly speaking, Ayurveda can be defined as a defined as a medical science which helps the human body to keep fit, while providing cures for disease from indigenous plants, animal products and minerals.
According to ancient Indian Philosophy, the universe is composed of five basic elements or Pancha Bhutas : Prithvi ( earth) , Jala (water) , Agni (fire), vayu (air), and Akash (sky). The Pancha Bhutas are represented in the human body as
Doshas, Dhatus and Malas . To be healthy, equilibrium of three doshas, seven dhatus and three malas is essential
The prime aim of the Ayurveda is to restore the balance of the three Doshas and ensure good health. The combination of our Dosha is determined at birth and remains by and large constant throughout the lifetime. When at their natural state of balance, our Doshas provide the strength our bodies need to prevent conditions that may allow disease. When out of balance, the body becomes susceptible to disease. Our Doshas can go out of balance due to toxin accumulation, improper diet, climatic conditions, unhealthy habits and stress. In order to derive any benefit from Ayurvedic medicines, it is of utmost importance that we evaluate our constitution on the basis of these three Doshas
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