Ancient Ayurveda and Medical
Science{NOTES}
🔷 Part 1: Foundation & Philosophy of Ayurveda
1️⃣ Ayurvedic Approach to Health
🕉️ Definition:
"Āyurveda" = Ayus (life) + Veda (knowledge) → The Science of Life.
Ayurveda doesn’t just cure diseases — it teaches how to live a balanced, healthy life.
It focuses on prevention first, cure later.
🔹 Main Principle:
“Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam, aturasya vikara prashamanam.”
→ Maintain the health of the healthy and treat the sick.
🔸 Two Core Pillars of Ayurveda
1. Swasthavritta (Health maintenance):
o Proper diet (Ahara)
o Lifestyle discipline (Vihara)
o Mental balance (Manasshanti)
2. Ātura chikitsa (Disease treatment):
o Diagnosis based on Dosha imbalance
o Herbal and natural medicines
💡 Hinglish Tip:
Ayurveda kehta hai — “bimari tab hoti hai jab insaan prakriti se alag ho jata hai.”
So, balance = health; imbalance = disease.
2️⃣ Literature & Schools of Ayurveda
Major Ancient Texts:
Text Author Description
Charaka Saṃhitā Maharshi Focuses on internal medicine
Charaka (Kayachikitsa).
Suśruta Saṃhitā Maharshi Describes surgery(Shalya
Suśruta Tantra)300+operations
Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya Vagbhata Comprehensive summary of Charaka +
Suśruta.
Bhela Saṃhitā & Kashyapa — Pediatrics, gynecology, general medicine.
Saṃhitā
Eight Branches (Aṣṭāṅga Ayurveda):
1. Kayachikitsa (Internal medicine)
2. Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
3. Shalakya Tantra (ENT & eye diseases)
4. Kaumarabhritya (Child care)
5. Agada Tantra (Toxicology)
6. Rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy)
7. Vajikarana (Reproductive health)
8. Bhuta Vidya (Psychological therapy)
Science{NOTES}
🔷 Part 1: Foundation & Philosophy of Ayurveda
1️⃣ Ayurvedic Approach to Health
🕉️ Definition:
"Āyurveda" = Ayus (life) + Veda (knowledge) → The Science of Life.
Ayurveda doesn’t just cure diseases — it teaches how to live a balanced, healthy life.
It focuses on prevention first, cure later.
🔹 Main Principle:
“Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam, aturasya vikara prashamanam.”
→ Maintain the health of the healthy and treat the sick.
🔸 Two Core Pillars of Ayurveda
1. Swasthavritta (Health maintenance):
o Proper diet (Ahara)
o Lifestyle discipline (Vihara)
o Mental balance (Manasshanti)
2. Ātura chikitsa (Disease treatment):
o Diagnosis based on Dosha imbalance
o Herbal and natural medicines
💡 Hinglish Tip:
Ayurveda kehta hai — “bimari tab hoti hai jab insaan prakriti se alag ho jata hai.”
So, balance = health; imbalance = disease.
2️⃣ Literature & Schools of Ayurveda
Major Ancient Texts:
Text Author Description
Charaka Saṃhitā Maharshi Focuses on internal medicine
Charaka (Kayachikitsa).
Suśruta Saṃhitā Maharshi Describes surgery(Shalya
Suśruta Tantra)300+operations
Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya Vagbhata Comprehensive summary of Charaka +
Suśruta.
Bhela Saṃhitā & Kashyapa — Pediatrics, gynecology, general medicine.
Saṃhitā
Eight Branches (Aṣṭāṅga Ayurveda):
1. Kayachikitsa (Internal medicine)
2. Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
3. Shalakya Tantra (ENT & eye diseases)
4. Kaumarabhritya (Child care)
5. Agada Tantra (Toxicology)
6. Rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy)
7. Vajikarana (Reproductive health)
8. Bhuta Vidya (Psychological therapy)
