Introduction of Ayurveda and History

The word Ayurveda has derived from AYU and VEDA. AYU means life VEDA means Science or knowledge. That means the science of life. Charaka defines "That science is designated as Ayurveda where advantageous and disadvantageous as well as happy and unhappy states of life along with what is good and bad for life, its measurement and the life itself are described " (Charaka Sutra 1 - 4) Ayurveda embrace all living things, animate and inanimate. It is divided into three main branches Viz. Nara Ayurveda dealing with human life, Satva Ayurveda the science dealing with animal life and its diseases,Vriksha Ayurveda the science dealing with plant life its growth and diseases. When one goes deep into the science of Ayurveda, it is clear that this is not only a system of medicine but a way of living for complete positive health and spiritual attainments.

Ayurveda believes that the highest wealth one get is health. Righteous life, (Dharma), Wealth (Artha), fulfillment of desires (Kama) and attainment of salvation (Moksha), all these four factors depends on a healthy life. Swasthya (Health) is defined as (a) Dosha Dhatu samya (well balanced metabolism) plus (b) Prasanna Atma, Indriya, Manah (a happy state of the being, the senses and the mind) sense here mean the five organs of perception Gana Indriya (smell, taste, sight, touch, and hearing) coupled with the organs of action Karma Indriya namely mouth, hands and feet, organs of excretion and reproduction.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is based on the ancient wisdom of good living. The word Ayurveda is formed from the root words of Ayu = Life; & Veda = Science (or the way). Thus, Ayurveda is defined as 'the Science of life'.

attachment]This is an ancient system of medicine that uses herbs and oils to heal and rejuvenate. Heavily influenced by the system of the same name in India, Ayurveda is widely used in Sri Lanka for a range of ailments.

Essentially, it postulates that the five elements (earth, air, ether, water and light) are linked to the five senses and these in turn shape the nature of an individual's constitution -their DOSHA or life force. These DOSHAS are referred to in Sanskrit as VATA, PITTA and KAPHA. Each has a cluster of qualities that distinguish them from each other. Disease and illness occur when they are out of balance. The purpose of Ayurvedic treatment is to restore the balance and thus good health

Head massages

The skull is massaged with auspicial oils. This helps hair to grow and also helps to darken the hair if necessary. It also helps hair to grow if there is a loss of hair. This massage also helps all skulls problems.

Facial massages

This special treatment for the face helps remove pimples and give a smooth complexion. For every dry skin and very oily skin it helps to balance and makes the complexion clear. It is good for facial nerves and keeps you looking young.

Body massages

The nerves and all parts of the body can be cured of its skin problems after this oil massage. It is specially good for dry skin and also good for the skin complexion. This body massages with oil also helps to reduce fatness quickly.

Foot massages

This is a special method for cure kidney problems. Foot massage also helps the body to relax. “ shirodara “ is a very useful for ailments such as headache, migrants, eyes and any mouth problems.

Herbal Bath

Herbs are boiled and the water is used to fill the bath tub and the patient lay down. It helps to remove diseases in the body. It also invigorates the skin and helps to reduce weight.

Herbal Steam Bath

As many as 6 fresh herbs and 12 dried herbs make up the boiling pot which produces the steam for this remedy. It opens the capillaries and tissue crevices to induce sweating and excrete waste matter.