‘Ayurveda’ the science of life prevention and longevity is the oldest and most holistic medical system available in the planet today. It was placed in written from over 5000 year ago in india, it was said to be a world medicine dealing with body and spirit.
The aim of ayurveda to restore health by working on the underlying cause of the disease.
There are so many acharaya (scientist doctor ) who has developed a type of science which is good for body and mind as well. after a long experience and observation they decided to spread this science to serve humanity. They made many sampradaya (division) to work and serve properly. They divided the ayurveda medical science in 8 specialties. which are:-
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- Kayachikitsa ( dept of medicine)
- Shalayachikitsa (dept of surgery)
- Kaumaryabhritya (dept of pediatrics)
- Shalakaya tantra (dept of E.N.T)
- Bhuta Vidya ( depy of psychiatry)
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Agad Tantra (dept of toxicology)
- Rasayana chikitsa ( rejuvenation treatment for prevention of disease)
- Vajikaran chikitsa ( aphrodisiacs and improving health of progeny )