Ayurvedic Medicine in India
Ayurvedic medicine, as practiced in India, is one of the oldest
systems of medicine in the world.
Many Ayurvedic practices predate written records and were handed down by word of mouth.
Two ancient books, written in Sanskrit more than 2,000 years ago, are considered the main texts on Ayurvedic medicine—Caraka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.
The texts describe eight branches of Ayurvedic medicine:
It is also practiced in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Most major cities in India have an Ayurvedic college and hospital.
The Indian government began systematic research on Ayurvedic practices in 1969, and that work continues.
Many Ayurvedic practices predate written records and were handed down by word of mouth.
Two ancient books, written in Sanskrit more than 2,000 years ago, are considered the main texts on Ayurvedic medicine—Caraka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita.
The texts describe eight branches of Ayurvedic medicine:
- Internal medicine
- Surgery
- Treatment of head and neck disease
- Gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics
- Toxicology
- Psychiatry
- Care of the elderly and rejuvenation
- Sexual vitality.
It is also practiced in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Most major cities in India have an Ayurvedic college and hospital.
The Indian government began systematic research on Ayurvedic practices in 1969, and that work continues.
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/introduction.htm
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