Dr. Gopikrishna S

A medical speciality is a branch of medical practice, which is focused on procuring skills to treat a defined group of patients and their diseases. The system of modern medical specialities evolved gradually during the 19th century. Throughout history, the most important division was into surgical and internal medicine. Like any other science, Ayurveda also contains speciality branches through which it offers the utmost benefit for diseased persons and helps to maintain a healthy body and mind. Ayurveda consists of Ashtanga or eight speciality branches. The classification of these eight branches is based on Nidana and Samprapti of a disease.…

Ayurveda is a traditional health science that originated in India. The term Ayurveda came from the combination of the two words Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge/science. This system has been in continuous practice for more than 2000 years. It provides all measures to protect our life and embraces the philosophy of living life in a meaningful and healthy manner. It follows Indian philosophy and has also imbibed the principles of Yoga and Vedanta in few sections. It is considered as Upaveda( ancillary text) of Atharvaveda. As such it is considered as the fifth Veda. History…