Real Facts of Ayurveda, based on years of extensive research by Dr. Mana Bajra Bajracharya, is an insightful exploration of Ayurveda, the ancient healing science. This comprehensive guide dives into Ayurveda’s rich history, tracing its roots back to the Vedas and chronicling its evolution over thousands of years. Dr. Bajracharya expertly navigates through the various branches of Ayurveda, including internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics, among others, offering a deep understanding of their unique approaches to health and wellness. This is an in-depth look at a wide range of diseases, both common and complex, and discusses Ayurvedic treatment methods, emphasizing their holistic and natural essence.
Introduction: Kaumarabhritya Tantra Kaumarabhritya Tantra, in Sanskrit कौमरभ्रित्य तन्त्र, also known as बाल चिकित्सा, the section of Pediatrics, follows the school of Sage Kashyapa. Kashyapa Samhita is one of the texts on pediatrics for study. This section deals with pregnancy care, home delivery, lifespan tests, breastfeeding care, teething time care, food and behavior care, and … Read more
Introduction: Shalakya Tantra Shalakya Tantra, in Sanskrit शालाक्य तन्त्र, also known as शल्य चिकित्सा तन्त्र, the section of Cranial Organo Medicine, follows the school of Videhadhipati Janaka. The original text of Janaka is not available, however, the reference to this text is mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic book Susruta Samhita, which is very important to … Read more
The “Kashyapa Samhita”, कश्यप संहिता, also known as “Kaumara Bhritya,” is a revered ancient Ayurvedic text, primarily focused on Pediatrics. Authored by the Sage Kashyapa, ऋषि कश्यप, it stands as one of the earliest comprehensive guides on child healthcare, growth, and development. This text provides extensive insights into various aspects of pediatric medicine, including diagnosis … Read more
The “Charaka Samhita”, चरक संहिता, is a seminal work in Ayurveda, an in-depth ancient system of medicine. Attributed to the Sage Charaka, ऋषि चरक, this comprehensive text is revered for its in-depth exploration of Internal Medicine. It systematically presents the theories and practices of Ayurvedic healing, covering topics such as pharmacology, diagnostics, and pathogenesis. The … Read more
The “Sushruta Samhita”, सुश्रुत संहिता, is a foundational text in Ayurvedic medicine, renowned for its pioneering approach to Surgery. Authored by the ancient Sage Sushruta, ऋषि सुश्रुत, it is one of the oldest known detailed documents on surgery. The text is celebrated for its systematic classification of surgical procedures, detailed descriptions of over 300 surgical … Read more
Introduction: Shalya Tantra Shalya Tantra, in Sanskrit शल्य तन्त्र, the section of Surgery follows the school of Dhanwantari Divodasa. The ancient Ayurvedic book, Susruta Samhita is one of the best texts for study. Ayurvedic surgery deals with 1) pre-operation cures, 2) operative surgery, 3) post-operation cures, and 4) emergency treatments. The pre-operation cures are concerned … Read more
Introduction Kaya Chikitsa Tantra, in Sanskrit काय चिकित्सा तन्त्र, the section of Internal Medicine follows the school of Atreya Punarvasu. The ancient Ayurvedic book, Charaka Samhita is one of the best texts for study. The section of internal medicine being one of the eight branches of Ayurveda plays a major role in the field of … Read more
The Origins of Ayurveda: A Journey Through Time The true history of Ayurveda starts from the time of the Holy books, Vedas. The ancient mythology presents that the knowledge of Ayurveda was delivered directly by the lord Brahma who is considered as the creator of the world. There are four Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and … Read more
Ayurveda: The Ancient Science of Life The Sanskrit word, आयुर्वेद – Ayurveda related to the holy book वेद – Veda, means the science of life, and life is the state of being alive which rejects suffering to survive with the aim of happiness. Suffering and happiness are contradictory subjects of the mind; the cause of … Read more