The aim of the course is to give an introduction and an insight into
the time tested Indian traditional ancient system of medicine -
Ayurveda.
- Ayurveda - definition - branches of Ayurveda.
- History of Ayurveda.
- Defition of health.
- Basic principles - Panchabhuta theory(five basic
elements)creation theory leading to tridosha concept.
- Tridosha -vata-pitha and kapha.
- Seven Dhatus (7 tissues)
- Malas (Impurities) - their importance in maintenance of
health and in treatment of diseases.
- Swastha vritha-medical treatment of healthy person:preventive
measures-daily regimen-seasonal regimen for both physical and mental
well being.
- Dravyaguna-(Ayurvedic pharmacology-properties of drugs(medicinal)
& their mode of action.
- Diagnosis in Ayurveda-principles and methods.
- Study of the types of constitutions(prakruthi)-vata-pitta and
kapha and mixed constitutions-their importance in both health,
prognosis and therpy.
- Major therapeutic methods. general treatment for alleviation
in uncomplicated diseases-panchakarma-(five therapeutic
measures)-meaning-importance and application.
Notes
Covers the major theraputic methods in ayurveda with special reference to
panchakarma ( five theraputic measures ) its significance and application.
