Ayurvedic Treatment



What if when someone is already ill ? It deals with internal medicine

(kayachikitsa), surgery (Shalyachikitsa), Treating eye,ear,nose and throat

(shalakyachikitsa), Pediatrics, gynecology and osterics treatment (

kaumarabhritya) and mental health (bhutavidya).

Body Elements & Constitution (Prakriti)

There are five elements of which the human body is made up of : akasha

(ether), Vayu (air), Agni (Fire), Jala (Water) and Prithvi (earth).

Because of the above five elements, all human beings are constituted with a

combination of two or three primary ones. Those are called body humours or

Doshas: Kapha, Vata and Pitta. Any person is easy to treat with the

identification of his/her category.

Vata category is combination of space and air elements : People are fearful,

illogical and insecure. Skin is dry. They have thin hair. They have dark

brown or grey eyes. Vata activates the nervous system, hearing and speech

and the persons is a great enthusiast with creativity. However, the state of

his mind gets imbalanced easily because of which he gets diseases like

insomnia, cramps and constipation.

Pitta category is fire element : These people are achievers, intellectual,

fiery, angry, judgemental, with clear voice and precise expression. They

have soft and fine hair. Eyes are blue, grey and hazel. They are good

leaders and warm personality when healthy. Because of emphasis on

metabolism and anger, they suffer from acidity, ulcers and rashes and also

thinning of hair occurs.

Kapha category is(water and earth element : They have thick lustrous hair.

Eyes are blue or brown. People have great endurance capacity with calm and

steady mind. They are capable of forgiveness and intense love. Sometimes

they are greedy and possessive. Kapha is the lubricant that keeps the

joints working, keeps the body vibrant and balanced with immunity. Too much

of it leads to lethargy, congestion, allergies and weight gain.

Nature of ailments

After the Prakriti is decided, one should know the nature of the

diseases(Vikriti). It is imbalance obviously, but there are tow extremes to

every imbalance, either deficiency or excess. Those are heavy-light,

slow-sharp, cold-hot, unctuous-dry, smooth-rough, solid-liquid, soft-hard,

stable-mobile, subtle-gross, and non-slimmy-slimmy. When corrected, Prakriti

or original constitution is restored.

These 20 characteristics that with regards to one’s basic constitution will

decide the treatment. These may be caused by wrong foods causing improper

digestion, wrong sleeping habits, improper mindset, anxiety etc.

The other type of ailment is clogging or blockage (Ama) for life energy to

circulate for vitality. When this is corrected, it produces energy, perfect

immunity, physical strength and hence a general sense of bliss which is

summarised in Ayurveda in one word called Ojas.

Some Herbs and Minerals

Malabar nut : bronchitis, asthema, boosting immune systems

Bael : Digestive system

Garlic : lipids and cholesterol

Asparagus : Female reproductive system and lactation

Aloe Vera : Hair and skin treatment

Neem : blood purifier and anti-fungal treatment

Sensitive Plant : Gynaecological disorder, piles, bleeding