Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 4

Ayurveda: A Need of Hours

1Sawkar Pharmacy College, Jaitapur, Satara, Maharashtra, India

2Assistant Professor, Satara College of Pharmacy, Degaon, Satara, 415004, India, BATU University, M.S. India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: pr.shindenamdeo@gmail.com

Online published on 31 December, 2019.

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the oldest creation of Veda's. It is very oldest system in world of health consciousness. It's mainly with fundamental principles and theory based practicals. Sanskrit meaning of “Ayu” is Life and “Veda” is Knowledge or Science. Therefore, Ayurveda is generally translated as the science of life. Ayurveda has made significant contributions to medical Science. The Charaka defines Ayurveda as Hita Hitam Sukham Ayustasya Hita Hitam and Manam ka tacca Yatrokam Ayurveda Ucayate Charaka Sahita.

Keywords

Ayurveda, Charaka, Ayu, Veda, dosha