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The time period for cure depends upon the chronicity of a particular disease .According to Ayurveda just relieving the symptoms is not cure for e.g; in case of arthritis , just killing the pain doesn't mean a total cure.
Thus, the initial treatment aims at treating the disease and the next step is to improve immunity of the body thereby avoiding reccurance.
Hence , it seems that Ayurveda takes a pretty long time to treat a disease - a misunderstanding .
Patients do not directly approach to an Ayurvedic consultant, but instead he tries lot many medicines from other pathies which results in aggravation of the disease. But considering this , if we count it precisely , Ayurveda cures such diseases far quicker than other pathies if started at an earlier stage.
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Q-2
Ayurveda is a science which mentions that diseases occur through our diet .
e.g; just like a seed gets proper soil, water , air etc. it develops into a well - nourished plant but if it is not nourished properly its growth gets hampered .
According to one's Prakruti , season , etc. one can decide what to consume .
These are not restrictions, but a few rules to maintain our health and has nothing to do with the medicines, but if not followed aggravates the disease .
So , it's so easy to avoid a disease with the help of Ayurveda .
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Q-3
There is nothing good or bad in the above two forms of medicines .
Medicinal powder has a specific role while a tablet has a specific role . Medicinal powder is light to digest and fast in action , it gives us different tastes which a tablet lacks.
For e.g. if a disease is caused by vitiated Pitta , bitter , sweet taste may help.
Tablets are easy to consume but the digestive capacity required to break a tablet should be good enough .
Medicinal powders can be consumed with lukewarm water , honey , ghee , etc. tablets can be consumed with lukewarm water , decoction , milk i.e; liquids .
Modernisation of Ayurveda doesn't mean making / using tablets instead of churna / powder.
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Q-4
Siddha means processed with herbs with different medicinal herbs , decoction is prepared , it is mixed in a specific amount or quantity with a particular oil and heated upto its end point , then it is filtered .
This increases potency of the medicine.
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Q-5
Any type of pain is caused by vitiated Vata Dosha . Treatment is given to normalize Vata Dosha either by intake of oral medicines or by massage and steam . So, the treatment aims at normalizing the root cause i.e; Vata Dosha and not killing pain . This is where Ayurveda differs from other pathies.
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Q-6
If any drug belonging to any pathy is consumed in more amounts at wrong time, then it may show side effects .
Any drug can act as a poison, while any poison may act as a drug. But Ayurvedic medicines if consumed in proper dose does not show any side effects. However drugs from other branches may show side effects even if consumed in proper dosage.
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Q-7
Yes, though the number is less, emergencies can be treated by Ayurveda. Dislocations, fractures , brain haemorrhages , convulsions , snake poisoning , dog bite , scorpion bite have treatment in Ayurveda . Any type of pain , itching causes emergency.
For emergencies to get treated , simple drugs can be used from a wide range of herbs to metals and its not true that some hi - fi drugs can only cure emergencies but the Vaidya / Physician should be very careful while treating these emergencies.
Surgey should be done wherever recommended. The branch of surgery is all brought up by Sushrutacharya and followed world wide today.
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Q-8
The herbs are just a minute part of Ayurveda .
There are basically two types of medicines :
- Herbs
- Metals
Use of herbs is done in different forms like juices, extracts, decoction, powder, tablets, drops . Metals are first purified and then are processed with different herbs , etc. and are broken down into fine powder which is popularly called as Bhasma .
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Q-9
The part which is used as medicine is the more potent part of that herb.
For e.g;
Root - Shatavari, Ashwagandha
Leaf - Neem
Skin - Arjun
Fruit - Amla
Buds/ flowers - Cloves
Seeds - Methi , Castor
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Q-10
Ayurveda has eight branches . One of the branches is Swasthavrutta under which Yoga ( should be pronounced as Yog and not Yoga) and naturopathy comes.
Ayurveda has explained about soul and mind , vitiated Doshas cause a direct effect on mind resulting into mental disorders .
With the help of Yoga one can control the Doshas in their normal level thus creating mental stability.
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Q-11
Both the things go hand in hand . It all depends on the condition and pathology of the disease.
Wherever oleation is necessary it should be done by Panchakarma e.g in case of Arthritis ( Vata vitiated disease) , where massage as well as steam and intake of cow's ghee should be done which ultimately controls vitiated Vata . Less intake of ghee or oils create diseases.
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Q-12
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Q-13
Symptoms of multiple sclerosis in modern science resembles with the symptoms of vitiated Vata Dosha in Ayurveda . Ayurveda has various nervine tonics which regenerates the nervous system and normalizes its functions.
For e.g. Rasayana , herbs , Panchakarma for Multiple Sclerosis.
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Q-14
Only Ayurveda can treat osteoarthritis permanently ( depending on the grade ).
Oral treatment, Panchakarma ( local massage , steam , patrapottali , pinda sweda ) and rasayana .
The drugs prevent congestion of synovial membrane and underlying connective tissue , controls rate of degeneration of bones and joints and also effective in muscular afflictions .
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Q-15
According to Ayurveda Asthma is not only related to respiratory system but also digestive system . Basically Asthma originates from digestive system .
Treatment aims at improving function of digestive system , involved Doshas are vitiated Kapha and Vata .
Measures are taken to induce natural production of Kapha Dosha which normally is present in our body while the vitiated Kapha Doasha is broken down and thrown out of the body.
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Q-16
Various local instillations are proved to be beneficial in the drainage from the affected sinus . Also systemic combinations limits the spread of infections and improve the immunity and also provides a permanent cure.
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Q-17
Ayur means life and veda means science
Combination of which suggests science of life , informing us about the diet , routine , diseases and their prevention . The science not only deals with the body but also mind , soul which helps to maintain one's health .
Instead of just mentioning the information about diseases it has given us the way about how to create , maintain the resistance of our body , nourishing the immune system thereby enhancing longevity and quality of life .
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Q-18
Refer know yourself
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Q-19
Doshas are the integral part of our body building the Prakruti . They are formed of specific combinations of panchamahabhootas ( 5 basic elements )
Their balance nourishes each and every part of our body while imbalance leads to diseases.
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Q-20
AIDS is a disease in which immune system is hampered . There are better medicines in Ayurveda to improve immunity .
Rasayana therapy is the only option to fight against AIDS .
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