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Importance of ayurvedic medicine in modern lifestyle: A keynote review study
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Importance of ayurvedic medicine in modern lifestyle: A keynote review study

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Virender Kumar, 2 Mamta Antil, 3 Davinder Kumar, 4 Neha Minocha, 5 Ankur
1, 2, 3
College of Pharmacy, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Kundli,
Sonepat, Haryana, India
Abstract
The developing enthusiasm for utilizing Ayurvedic medicine as a gentler, more secure alternative to utilizing advanced
pharmaceutical medications with attendant side effects keeps on being ruined on the grounds that cases about viability and
wellbeing are not sponsored with proof and clinical information. The paper briefly defines Ayurveda, Ayurvedic medicine, and its
functions and highlights its benefits finally key foundations of Ayurveda.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Ayurvedic medicine, Health system
1. Introduction (water/earth). Vata rules mental mobility. Pitta or fire, governs

Ayurveda has the distinction of being the “oldest medical digestion and assimilation on all levels from food to ideas and
system known to man and the oldest and most comprehensive Kapha or water, governs form and substance and is
spiritual teachings in the world”. Ayurveda is based on the responsible for weight, cohesion and stability. According to
principle of maintaining a balance between the interrelated the concept of good management, ayurveda insists that the
relationships within the body and mind. It helps the patient to ‘Fault’ or Dosha, the ‘Tissue’ or Dhatu and the ‘Impurity’ or
understand the benefits of knowing their body and mind and to Mala should be in harmony with each other, with all the
live in intimate relationship with nature. Ayurvedic literature components properly balanced. These are basically therapeutic
has remedies for age-related diseases like memory loss, measures taken either to prevent diseases or cure them. Thus,
osteoporosis, diabetic wounds, etc. for which no efficient ayurvedic procedures are done either to detoxify the body or
medicine is available in modern therapy. Ayurvedic as a prelude to strengthening the immune system [2]. Even
formulations should be standardized on the basis of active today ayurvedic medicine maintains its holistic approach to
principle or major compound(s) along with fingerprints [1]. health and treatment of diseases. The branches of modern
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medical science and is the ayurveda include:
oldest healing science which is almost 5000 years old.  Principles of preventive healthcare for the entire family.
Ayurveda contains two Sanskrit words: Ayu which means life  Treatment of addictions.
or lifespan and Veda meaning knowledge. Thus, Ayurveda  Purification and rejuvenation treatments.
means “the science of life.” This system of medicine was  The ayurvedic approach to diet and weight loss.
shaped in the ancient lands of India. Hindu Vedas consider  Musculoskeletal system treatments.
Ayurveda as a gift of Gods to mankind which was  Promotion of self-healing and resistance to disease.
communicated to the saints and sages of India through deep  Male and female infertility.
meditation. Veda Vyasa, one of the greatest sages of India is  Beauty and cosmetic treatments for men and women [3].
considered to have written the Vedas for the first time [2]. Ayurveda objective is to help the healthy person to maintain
Ayurveda, recognized as new age medicine now, represents good health and the diseased person to regain good health. The
the science of life and longevity originating in the Vedic practice of Ayurveda is designed to promote human happiness
tradition of India. Based on the principle of eternal life, this at physical, mental and spiritual level. By the proper balance
medical system has a vast body of knowledge covering eight of all vital energies in the body, the processes of physical
branches. Its major premise involves the symbiosis of mind, deterioration and disease can be reduced. This is accomplished
body and spirit. Any imbalance in this synthesis results in through proper eating, thinking and living habits as well as the
physical ailments. This ancient Indian science of healing seeks use of herbal remedies to treat illness.
to re-establish the harmony between the body and its habitat 1. In Ayurveda one is in good health when our inner and
by creating the optimum health environment. The entire internal environment is in balance.
science of ayurveda is based on the ‘Five Great Elements’ 2. The Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha are in balance.
(Panchabhuta) theory. These five elements are earth (prithvi), 3. Agni (the digestive fire) is balanced.
water (jal), fire (agni or tej), air (vayu) and ether or space 4. Dhatus (the 7 body tissues) are functioning normally.
(akash). Ayurveda comprehends body, mind and spirit 5. Mala (the waste products) are produced and eliminated
likewise and has specific methods for working on each. It normally.
divides the constitution of people into three humoral 6. The Mana, Indriya and Atma (mind, senses and
categories-Vata (ether/air), Pitta (fire) and Kapha consciousness) are working in blissful harmony [4].
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2. Ayurvedic Medicine acne, allergies, asthma, anxiety, chronic fatigue

syndrome, depression, diabetes, flu and immune
problems.
 Ayurvedic practitioners claim that with ayurvedic
medicines one can easily get relieve from stress and
problem in metabolism.
 Since Ayurvedic medicines have natural ingredients, they
do not have any side effects. These medicines make the
person’s body and mind disease free [2].
5. Key Foundations of Ayurveda

Ayurvedic medicines have several key foundations thatpertain
to health and disease. These concepts have to do with
universal interconnectedness, the body’s constitution
(prakriti), and life forces (doshas).
5.1 Interconnectedness
Fig 1: Ingredients used in Ayurvedic Medicine. Ideas about the relationships among people, their health, and
the universe form the basis for how Ayurvedic practitioners
Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the think about problems that affect health. Ayurvedic medicine
world’s oldest medical systems. It originated in India and has holds that:
evolved there over thousands of years. In the United States,  All things in the universe (both living and nonliving) are
Ayurvedic medicine is considered complementary and joined together.
alternative medicine (CAM)—more specifically, a CAM  Every human being contains elements that can be found
whole medical system. Many therapies used in Ayurvedic in the universe.
medicine are also used on their own as CAM—for example,  Health will be good if one’s mind and body are in
herbs, massage, and specialized diets [5]. The aim of harmony, and one’s interaction with the universe is
Ayurvedic medicine is to integrate and balance the body, natural and wholesome.
mind, and spirit. This is believed to help prevent illness and  Disease arises when a person is out of harmony with the
promote wellness. Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of universe. Disruptions can be physical, emotional,
products and techniques to cleanse the body and restore spiritual, or a combination of these.
balance. Some of these products may be harmful if used
improperly or without the direction of a trained practitioner. 5.2 Constitution (Prakriti)
For example, some herbs can cause side effects or interact Ayurvedic medicine also has specific beliefs about the body’s
with conventional medicines [6]. constitution. Constitution refers to a person’s general health,
Ayurvedic medicine also treats specific physical and mental the likelihood of becoming out of balance, and the ability to
health problems. A chief aim of Ayurvedic practices is to resist and recover from disease or other health problems.
cleanse the body of substances that can cause disease, thus The constitution is called the prakriti. The prakriti is a
helping to re-establish harmony and balance [7]. person’s unique combination of physical and psychological
characteristics and the way the body functions to maintain
3. Function of Ayurvedic Medicine health. It is influenced by such factors as digestion and how
Ayurveda holds specific belief about general health and the body deals with waste products. The prakriti is believed to
physical body. General quality of health is referred to as be unchanged over a person’s lifetime.
‘prakriti’ or constitution in ayurveda. Praktiti consist three
energies namely, vata, pitta and kapha. 5.3 Life forces (Doshas)
 Pitta is made up of fire and water. Important characteristics of the prakriti are the three life
 Vata is made up of space and air. forces or energies called doshas, which control the activities
 Kapha is made of water and earth. of the body. A person’s chances of developing certain types of
Ayurvedic medicine helps to balance these doshas and diseases are thought to be related to the way doshas are
increase body’s ability to resist and recover from diseases [2]. balanced, the state of the physical body, and mental or
lifestyle factors.
4. Benefits of Ayurvedic Medicines
 Ayurvedic medicine aims at maintaining and restoring 6. Conclusion
body’s own capability to have balance and fight with Overall, this review provides a glimpse of the ayurvedic
ailments. medicine functions and benefits in modern life style. This
 Ayurvedic medicines can be safely used with other review also attempts to reveal the importance of Ayurvedic
conventional medicines. medicine in today’s world. The hypothetical side of Ayurveda
 They are non-toxic and non-invasive. gives bits of knowledge into how to carry on with one's life in
 Ayurvedic medicines are widely used to treat several concordance with nature and regular laws and rhythms.
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Importance of ayurvedic medicine in modern lifestyle: A keynote review study

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International Journal of Advanced Educational Research

Importance of ayurvedic medicine in modern lifestyle: A keynote review study

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ayurvedic medicine, Health system

1. Introduction (water/earth). Vata rules mental mobility. Pitta or fire, governs

2. Ayurvedic Medicine acne, allergies, asthma, anxiety, chronic fatigue

5. Key Foundations of Ayurveda

Glance, Research in Plant Biology. 2011; 1(1):1-14.

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