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Ayurvedic medicine has a rich history. Originally shared as an oral tradition, Ayurveda was recorded more than 5,000 years ago in Sanskrit, in the four sacred texts called the Vedas: the Rig Veda (3000-2500 BCE), Yajur Veda, Sam Veda, and Atharva Veda (1200-1000 BCE). In Sanskrit, ayur means life or living, and veda means knowledge, so Ayurveda has been defined as the "knowledge of living" or the "science of longevity" or also the "science of life". There are three principal early texts where Ayurveda refers to : the Charaka Samhita, the Sushruta Samhita and the Bhela Samhit. <br>Ayurvedic theory states that all areas of life impact one's health, so it follows that the Vedas cover a wide variety of topics, including health and healthcare techniques, astrology, spirituality, government and politics, art, and human behavior. Ayurvedic medical books, available by the eighth century BCE, provide not only procedural instructions but also a history of how Ayurvedic medicine evolved over time. Current knowledge about Ayurveda is primarily based on "the great triad" of texts called Brhattrayi, which consists of the Charak Samhita, Sushurta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya. These books describe the basic principles and theories from which modern Ayurveda has evolved.

==Ayurvedic Concepts==According to Ayurvedic theory states , everything in the universe -- living or not -- is connected. Good health is achieved when your mind, body, and spirit are in harmony with the universe. A disruption of this harmony can lead to poor health and sickness.For followers of Ayurveda, anything that all areas affects your physical, spiritual, or emotional well-being can cause you to be out of life impact onebalance with the universe. Some things that can cause a disruption include:* genetic or birth defects*injuries*climate and seasonal changes*age*emotionsHow your body works to keep you healthy and your unique physical and psychological characteristics combine to form your body's healthconstitution, so it follows that or prakriti. Your prakriti is believed to stay the Vedas cover same for your entire life. However, how you digest food and eliminate waste can influence it. Every person is made of a wide variety combination of topicsfive basic elements found in the universe:* space*air*fire*water*earthThese elements combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, including health called doshas. They control how your body works. The three doshas are:* vata dosha (space and healthcare techniquesair)*pitta dosha (fire and water)*kapha dosha (water and earth)==The three Doshas=====Vata dosha (space and air)===Vata dosha is thought to be the most powerful of all three doshas. It controls very basic body functions, astrologysuch as how cells divide. It also controls your:*mind*breathing*blood flow*heart function*ability to get rid of body waste through the intestinesThings that can disrupt this dosha are:*eating dry fruit*eating too soon after a previous meal*fear*grief*staying up too lateIf vata dosha is your main life force, spiritualityyou are more likely to develop:*anxiety*asthma*heart disease*nervous system disorders*rheumatoid arthritis*skin problems===Pitta Dosha (fire and water)===The pitta dosha (fire and water) controls:*digestion*ability to break down foods (metabolism)*certain hormones linked to appetiteThings that can disrupt this dosha are:*eating sour foods*eating spicy foods*fatigue*spending too much time in the sunIf pitta dosha is your main life force, government you are more likely to develop:*anger and politics, artnegative emotions*Crohn's disease*heart disease*heartburn a few hours after eating*high blood pressure*infections===The kapha dosha (water and earth)===controls:*muscle growth*body strength and stability*weight*immune systemThings that can disrupt this dosha are:*daytime sleeping*eating after your stomach is full*eating or drinking items that have too much salt or water*eating too many sweet foods*greedIf kapha dosha is your main life force, you are more likely to develop:*asthma and human behaviorother breathing disorders*cancer*diabetes*nausea after eating*obesity==Double Doshas==When you are a double-dosha type, two doshas are presenting themselves strongly in your constitution. This means that you can have qualities of each of the two doshas. These qualities do not "blend" together, but rather show their influence individually, either one trait or the other will present itself at a time.

Ayurvedic medical booksThe first thing to do is to look at which dosha is dominant in each section, available by mind and body. You may be one dosha in mind and another in body. If this is the eighth century BCEcase, you can follow one routine when it comes to the physical and another when it comes to the mental issues. If you have both doshas in both areas, you need to use the remedies that are appropriate for that particular condition at the time.*Vata-Pitta : **If Vata is dominant in the body, then you are likely thin like a Vata dosha dominant person. You are also quick, humorous, and talkative, but since Pitta is present, you may be more ambitious that pure Vatas. Pitta lends some stability and strength, provide not only procedural instructions but also may bring a history tendency toward anger. You may have a stronger digestion because of how Ayurvedic medicine evolved over timePitta's fire, which also improves circulation. Current knowledge about Ayurveda **If Pitta is primarily based on "dominant in the great triad" body, you'll look more like the muscular Pitta type. Vata's influence may make you a little more prone to get stressed-out, and nervous.* Pitta-Kapha : Kapha is so strong structurally that most likely you will have a heavier physique, even if Kapha is not dominant in the body section of texts called Brhattrayithe test. Pitta's influence makes you more muscular than pure Kapha types, which consists though.**If Pitta is more dominant in the mind section, you will have more drive and ambition, but that may also mean more of a tendency toward anger and criticism.**If Kapha is more dominant in the Charak Samhitamind section, Sushurta Samhitayou will be more laid-back, but are more prone to laziness. You need motivation to get active.* Kapha-Vata : This is a pretty rare type because Kapha and Ashtanga HridayaVata seem to be opposites in so many ways. These books describe **If Vata is dominant in the basic principles body section of the test, then most likely you will be thin like a Vata, yet relaxed and theories from kick-back like a Kapha. You can be quick like a Vata, yet procrastinate like a Kapha. Both Kaphas and Vatas dislike the cold.**If Kapha is dominant in the body, you are more solidly built, and may display Vata in your creativity and zest for life. Because of Vata's digestive sensitivity, watch your diet carefully.==Treatments==Treatment depends on your unique prakriti, your primary dosha, and the balance between all three of them. A main goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to cleanse your body of undigested food called ama, which modern Ayurveda has evolvedcan stick to the inside of your body and make you sick. This cleansing process is called [[panchakarma]]. It is used to reduce any symptoms and reestablish harmony and balance.

==Major Ayurvedic classics[[Panchakarma]] may include: Brhattrayi== *Charak Samhita blood purification (either by Charaka : Charak Samhita, which dates back to approximately 800 BCE, is a major compendium of Ayurvedic medical theory and practice that Charaka, an internist at removing blood from the University of Taxila, compiled in Sanskrit. Presented as poetry, Samhita contains more than 8,400 verses in its 120 chapters. Modern Ayurvedic physicians still use Samhita in their body or with special teas)*[[massage]]*medical training, and oils given through the text has been widely translated. The most widely recommended translation is one by Dr. P.V. Sharma, which contains extensive appendices and a rich index.nose*Sushruta Samhita book coverSushruta Samhita by Sushruta : This surgical text, which dates back methods to approximately 700 BCE, contains seminal content such as the Ayurvedic definition make you vomit*use of healthenemas, information on bloodlaxatives, and the description of five subdoshas of Pitta and the marma points. This volume or purgatives to cleanse your intestines<br>Other treatments may also includes pioneering techniques in skin grafting and reconstructive surgery.be recommended to:*Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridaya by Vagbhata : Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hridayam, dating back to approximately 400 CE, were written by an Ayurvedic physician from the Sindh region of India. The Sangraha is primarily written in poetry, while The Hridayam is presented as prose. These texts define the five subdoshas of Kapha and emphasize the material value of life. The Hridaya is still highly regarded as a primary Ayurvedic medical textbook; Srikantha Murthy's translation is recommended for English readers.restore balance==Minor Ayurvedic classics: The Lghutrayi==*improve spiritual healing*Sarangadhar Samhita by Sharngadhara : This text was written in the 13th century CE, and is valued for its explanation of the Ayurvedic concept of materia medica, as well as for its pharmacological formulations. It is also considered the foremost text on pulse diagnosis.boost your immunity*Bhav Prakash Nighantu by Bhavamisra reduce symptoms The treatments may include: This 16th century text contains approximately 10,278 verses of varying meters and focuses on herbal descriptions, food, the therapeutic use of trace metals, and rejuvenation therapies. Information on sexually transmitted diseases, particularly syphilis, is also included. *Madhava Nidan by Madhava Kara : This text was written between 700 CE and 1100 CE, and is valued for its precise classification of diseases and disease etiology, particularly in the fields of bala (pediatrics) and toxicology. Madhava Nidan is considered the Bible for Ayurvedic clinical diagnosis.[[aromatherapy]]==References==*breathing exercises* ''Guha, A. (2003). Ayurveda: The science of life. J Elements, 2.''diet changes*''Guhaherbs, A.vitamins, Sharmaminerals, H.P. (2005). Ayuvedic bhasmas. J Elements, 3(1).''and metals*''National Center for Complementary plant-based oils and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ayurveda/''spices*''Tirtha, S.S. (2005). The ayurveda encyclopedia: Natural secrets to healing, prevention, & longevity. Bayville, NY: Ayurveda Holistic Center Press.''lifestyle changes*meditation*stretching*[[yoga]]