Muniyal Ayurveda

Ayurveda, ‘The Science of Life’ is one of the oldest healing systems. It was developed in India and has been serving the mankind for more than 4000 years and still survives just because of its sheer therapeutic value. In the event of findings, which have proved that ayurvedic medicines cure the diseases by strengthening the body immune system is now considered to be the most scientific approach towards health, therefore the relevancy of ayurvedic treatment is become more significant.
The greatness of AYURVEDA can be summed up with the help of a single Shloka in Sanskrit pertaining to the definition of “Swasthya” disease less state.

“SAMA DOSHA SAMA DHATHU SAMAGNISCHA MALA KRIYAHA PRASANNATHMENDRIYA MANH SWASTHYA ITHYABHIDEYATHE”

This means that the human being is considered to be completely healthy only when the body constituents namely “tridoshas”, seven “dhathus”, “Agni”, effluents like three “malas”, athma, “Panchendriyas” and “manas” are all in equilibrium state.

This shows that Ayurveda has given equal importance to mind, body and soul white treating the patient.
The truth is always very simple. Likewise, the basic principles of ayurveda are very simple to understand. According to ayurveda, the whole universe is made up of “Panchamahabhootas”, namely, Prithvi, Aap, Teja, Vayu and Akasha. That means even the human body and the plant kingdom are made up of the same basic constituents. The human body is controlled by 3 basic principles, or ‘Tridhoshas’, namely, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The balanced state of these tridoshas is called health. On the other hand, the imbalance state of these tridoshas causes disease.

The doshas ensure that all elements are held together and exert their functions in synergism for the optimum function of the human body. These are forces or energies that work through the body to maintain homeostasis.

Vata is the force that holds together space and air elements.
Pitta is the force that holds together fire and water element.
Kapha is the force that holds together earth and water element.

In Ayurveda every patient is evaluated based on certain parameters to determine their Prakriti (nature) and treated based on their individual body type.