BRANCHES OF AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is an ancient Science. It is known for health Science...
Ayurveda also has different branches with which the complete treatment procedures are embodied.
We all know that Western Medicine has different branches namely., Pediatrics, Gynecology, Otology, Ophthalmology, General medicine, etc.
As such Ayurveda also having its own branches which are elaborated beautifully in different texts of Ayurveda..!
There are 8 different branches in Ayurveda. They are,-
- Kaya Chikitsa - General Medicine
- Bala Chikitsa - Pediatrics
- Graha Chikitsa - Psychiatry
- Urdhvanga Chikitsa - ENT, Ophthalmology and Dentistry
- Shalya Chikitsa - Surgery
- Damshtra Chikitsa - Toxicology
- Jara Chikitsa - Geriatrics
- Vrusha Chikitsa - Sexology
The treatment principles are common for all the branches in Ayurveda.
It basically follows purification therapy which helps to over come the disease faster.
These 8 branches of Ayurveda will be discussed briefly in further posts..!
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