Blog

This article is a book review of the book – Daivavyapashaya chikitsa (Third dimension treatment in Ayurveda) Introduction Ayurveda describes three types of treatment — Daivavyapashraya, Yukti Vyapashraya, and Satvaavajaya Chikitsa. This book focuses on Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa, authored by Dr. V.N.K. Usha and Dr. U. Govinda Raju, both respected in the Ayurveda fraternity.

Causes for indigestion Abhojanaath – Excessive fasting Ajeerna bhojanath – Having food even without digesting of previous food. Athi bhojanath – Over eating Vishamashana – Irregular eating Asathmya bhojana – Unwholesome food for individual Guru bhojana – Excessive heavy foods Sheeta bhojana – Excessive cold foods Ati Rooksha Bhojana – Excessive dry foods Vireka vamana

What do you learn from this chapter ? तत्र श्लोकौ-पञ्चात्मनः स्थानवशाच्छरीरे स्थानानि कर्माणि च देहधातोः|प्रकोपहेतुः कुपितश्च रोगान् स्थानेषु चान्येषु वृतोऽवृतश्च||२४८||प्राणेश्वरः प्राणभृतां करोति क्रिया च तेषामखिला निरुक्ता|तां देशसात्म्यर्तुबलान्यवेक्ष्य प्रयोजयेच्छास्त्रमतानुसारी||२४९|| पञ्चात्मनः स्थानवशाच्छरीरे स्थानानि कर्माणि च देहधातोः – 5 types of Vayu and their functions when reside in respective places. प्रकोपहेतुः– Reason for Aggravation. कुपितश्च रोगान् स्थानेषु चान्येषु वृतोऽवृतश्च – The diseases caused by aggravated vata in its own place and if it moves to places of

Introduction The disease Sandhi gata vata is explained under vata vyadhi (Vata disorders) in Ayurveda texts. Accumulation of Vayu in the different joint and produces symptoms like Pain, Swelling etc. It can be understood as Osteoarthritis in the perspective of Allopathy system.   Osteoarthritis is the degenerative joint disorder which strongly associated with ageing. Most common

Swedana is a key Ayurvedic therapy designed to induce sweating (Sudation) for therapeutic benefits. It is widely used to alleviate stiffness, heaviness and coldness in the body and is considered essential in both preparatory and main phases of Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation procedures).  Mechanism and Benefits Swedana works by applying heat (often via steam,

Greeva basti is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy focusing on neck health, designed to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and address musculoskeletal issues in the cervical region. This treatment involves pooling warm medicated oils or herbal decoctions over the neck to nourish tissues, reduce inflammation and restore balance to the bodies doshas (bioenergies), particualrly vata.  Procedure A

What is Swarna prashana ? Swarna prashana, alos known as Suvarna prashan, is a time – honored ayurveda practice mentioned in classical texts like Kashyapa samhitha. It is oral administration of unique blend containing Purified gold (Swarna bhasma), Honey, ghee, and potent herbs like Vacha, Brahmi and Shankhapushpi.  The term literally translates to “Consumption of

Ayurveda one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, offers wide range of treatments designed to restore balance and promote overall well – being. In this blog we will explore the different types of Ayurvedic treatments.  Aushada (Through Medicine) Panchakarma therapies  Shastra (Through Surgical instruments). Daiva vyapashyraya chikitsa  Aushada Aushada (medicinal therapy) in Ayurveda involves

Charaka Samhitha most admired book in Ayurveda, which offers deep insights into health, disease prevention and holistic healing. This timeless scripture guide the Ayurveda practitioners in achieving balance and well – being through natural therapies.  Sections in Charaka Samhitha Charaka Samhitha is divided into  Sutra sthana  Nidana sthana Vimana sthana Shareera sthana  Indriya sthana  Kalpa

Nadi Pariksha – An ayurveda diagnostic tool Nadi Pariksha or pulse diagnosis is one among the 8 diagnostic procedures mentioned in Ayurveda. it is an ancient Ayurvedic technique used to assess an individual’s physical, mental and emotional health by examining the pulse.  Nadi Pariksha is a non-invasive method offers insights into the balance of body’s