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Shalakya Tantra ( for disease of Eye,Ear,Nose and Throat) is the third branch of Asthang Ayurveda. The father of Shalakya Tantra was Nimi RajaThe king of Videha.  He got this knowledge from Lord Sun.He name it Shalakya Tantra. Shalakya means probe.In Shalakya Tantra there are different types of probe. Like Probe of eye is called Netra Shalaka. Probe of the ear is called Karna Shalaka. Probe of the nose is called Nasa Shalaka. Probe of throat is called Mukh  Shalaka.and Probe of the lips is called Oshta Shalaka  etc. According to modern medical science the branches of Shalakya Tantra  is classified as 1 Netrachikitsa ( Ophthalmology) 2 Karnachikitsa ( Otology ) 3 Nasachikitsa ( Rhino logy ) 4 Mukharogyachikitsa ( Oral hygiene,Dentistry and Laryngeal) 5 Shiroarogyachikitsa ( Head,brain ) So it is clear that Shalakya Tantra deals with the etiology,diagnosis,prognosis,prevention and treatment of diseases that are located above th...

Shalya Tantra is the second branch of Ayurveda that is  Ashtang Ayurveda. Shalya Tantra is a branch of Ayurveda that deals with surgical and  para surgical procedures. Shalya Tantra is well described in Sushruta  Samhita written by Acharya  Shushruta. According to Acharya Shushruta it is best to use Shalya Tantra when the problem with the body is beyond merely medicinal repair. In cases like Abscesses,Cysts,Enlarged lymph nodes, trauma injuries, non healing wounds,Hemorrhoids,kidney and bladder stones,Urinary retention and breast related diseases Acharya Shushrut advised to apply the techniques of Shalya Tantra. Shalya Tantra Treatment not only gives faster relief from suffering but also beneficial in circumstances where  internal medicine fails to cure. The surgical instruments used in Shalya Tantra were made from natural substance like Stone, branches of trees and broad leaves. Shalya Tantra was popular because this could give fast re...

Kaya Chikitsa is the first branch of Ayurveda Kaya means body and chikitsa means treatment. Kaya chikitsa also called internal medicine that deals  with general medicine. Kaya Chikitsa is  described in details in Charak Samhita the important scripture  on Ayurveda. In charak Samhita it discussed the basic principles of treatment, Various types of therapies and purification or detoxification methods. According to Kaya Chikitsa the body of a person is the product of the constant psychosomatic interactions and diseases caused are due to imbalance of three doshas called Vata-Pitta-Kapha and also sometime by the mind and occasionally by the body’s dhatu (Tissues) and mala (Toxins deposits). Kaya Chikitsa mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of various general diseases like Skin disorders, diabetes, tuberculosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and many other disorders. Kaya Chikitsa is the branch of herbal medicine which deeply involved to find...

Eight Branches of Ayurveda as follows 1 Kaya Chikitsa    ( General medicine ) 2 Shalya Tantra     ( Surgery ) 3 Shalakya Tantra    ( Diseases of Eye , Ear , Nose and Throat ) 4 Kaumarbhritya Tantra    ( Children diseases , Obstetrics and Gynecology ) 5 Agada Tantra    ( Toxicology ) 6 Bhuta Vidya    ( Psychiatry } 7 Rasayana    ( Rejuvenation ) 8 Vajikarana   ( Aphrodisiac / Sexology ) Ayurveda have eight branches so it called  Ashtang Ayurveda. Let’s know more about   Ashtang Ayurveda in details.

“Ayurveda” is being recognized as a holistic system of medicine.  Which holds that the body is the foundation of all wisdom & source of all supreme objectives of life. Ayurveda is an ancient knowledge system of medicine which plays a vital role in preventing diseases and revitalizing the entire life. Objective of Ayurveda is  To maintain the health of the healthy person. To cure the health issue of the diseased person. To unite the mind, body & spirit to live gracefully and harmoniously . Ayurveda have focus on curing of illness as well as prevention and promotion of health in healthy person. According to Ayurveda Natural Life Style, Yoga & Meditation makes Unity in Mind Body & Spirit which provide Energy, Health & Long life.

Asparagus Racemosus  - Shatavari - Pure Herb in Ayurveda Asparagus Racemosus plant is  popularly known as Shatavari in India. Shatavari is one of the most important Ayurvedic herbs for its proven medicinal properties. Roots of the Shatavari plant is one of the best and most important part of herb in Ayurvedic medicine for women over all health  as  to rejuvenate women,to treat infertility , loss of libido,threatened miscarriage and menopausal problems.  It nourishes and cleanses the blood and the female reproductive organs.  Shatavari herb also balances hormones and  alleviates pre - menstrual, menopausal symptoms and to treat hysterectomies since  it supplies many female harmons.  It also  said that Shatavari nourishes the ovum to  promote fertility and have a range of health benefits, particularly for the female reproductive system.                   ...