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Ayurveda
Introduction
Ayurveda, the perfect
science or knowledge of life is believed
to be the oldest treatment method which
evolved around 600 BC in India. The word
Ayurveda originated from the two
Sanskrit words, 'Ayur' meaning life and
'Veda' meaning knowledge. Ayurveda
practiced by special physicians called 'Vaidyas'
is known to promote positive health,
natural beauty and long life.
Life, according to
Ayurveda, is a combination of senses,
mind, body and soul. The medicinal
system believes that human beings and
nature should be in perfect harmony and
that disease occurs when the equilibrium
between these two is disrupted.
Restoration of this fundamental balance,
through the use of nature and its
products is the main goal of this
medical system. The concept is not just
on curing bodily ailments but also on
preventing. Ayurveda emphasizes that
'Prevention is better than cure'.
In Ayurveda, which is
basically a humoural medical system,
diseases are understood as an imbalance
between the body's three humors, Vata
(nerve energy), Pitta (catabolic fire
energy) and Kapha (anabolic nutritive
energy). Natural herbs and minerals are
used for preparing medicines.
Apart from herbs, purification and
detoxification, dietary changes, body
massages and meditation are used to
promote health and prevent and treat
illness. Ayurvedic medicines are rapidly
gaining acceptance all over the world as
they have no side effects and is found
to have cures for even rare ailments.
Check out the link Ayurveda
to know more about the system.
Central Council for
Research in Indian medicine and
Homoeopathy (CCRIMH ) was
established in 1969 by the Government of
India for a systematic research in
Ayurveda . In the year 1978,
CCRIMH was split into four separate
councils, one each for Ayurveda &
Siddha, Unani, Yoga & Naturopathy
and Homoeopathy. The Central
Council for Research in Ayurveda &
Siddha (CCRAS), an autonomous
organization formed under the Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare, is
engaged in research in various
fundamental & applied aspects of
Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Education
in India is presently monitored by the
Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM),
(http://www.ccimindia.org/)
a Statutory Central Government body. At
present there are about 154 recognized
Under-graduate and 33 Post-graduate
Ayurvedic Colleges in India. The five
and half year under-graduate programs in
Ayurveda lead to a Bachelor of Ayurvedic
Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S.).
Post-graduate programs is structured
into16 branches leading to a Doctorate
in Ayurveda.
Nowadays Ayurveda has
become very popular among the tourists
especially foreigners. It is a part of a
new movement towards a global medicine
that includes the best developments from
the whole world. As modern medicine
with its strong synthetic chemical drugs
fails to combat nature, there is rapid
and progressive acceptance of this
system. Patients from all over the world
are coming to India for Ayurveda
treatment. With the popularity of the
system the demand for Ayurvedic doctors
are on the rise.
Eligibility -
The Ayurvedic colleges of India awards
the degree of Ayurvedacharya or BAMS
(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and
Surgery) Click
here for more details
Job Prospects
& Nature of Work - A well
trained Ayurvedic practitioner can get
employment as medical officer/ doctor at
Government and private Ayurvedic
hospitals Click
here for more details.
Remuneration -
In government Ayurveda hospitals the
starting salary scale is Rs.8000
Click here for more details.
Institution - Click
here for the Ayurveda institutes in
India
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