Role of Ayurveda in Global Health w.s.r. to Physical, Mental and Moral well-being
Ayurveda, the ancient medical science of India, not only deals with bodily diseases but also with psychological disorders. In Ayurveda, the mind performs functions such as reasoning, conceptualization and thinking. The principles of Ayurveda and Yoga are thought to be a good method of relieving mental suffering by balancing the mind with the soul. Ayurveda also addresses psychosomatic diseases such as Bhayaj, Shokaj Jwara, Atisara, Manas Arochaka Chhardi. These physical and mental ailments can be addressed with various Ayurvedic practices such as meditation, Svasthavritta, Yoga, Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Shamana, Shodhana, Svedana and Snehana. Ayurvedic preventive and therapeutic interventions help in the restoration of physical, mental, moral and spiritual health. This article explore role of Ayurveda in global health with special emphasis to physical, mental and moral well being.
Authors
- A. Venkoba Rao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8387-7251)
Institutions
- National Institute of Ayurveda (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Himalayan Journal of Health Sciences
- Published
- 2025-03-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22270/hjhs.v10i1.230
- Primary Topic
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00