Author: Travancore Ayurveda

As we all know a sound mind in a sound body. Without a good health we cannot have peaceful mind. We can’t enjoy our wealth if we are not in good health. Ayurveda’s simplest and topmost advice for good health is NITYA AHHARA VIHAR Since the outbreak of Covid-19 global pandemic, the world has been […]

There are many references in the Ayurvedic textbooks/classics/Samhitas about janapadodwamsa or epidemics and the management/prevention of such epidemics or janapadodwamsa can also be evidenced. Vyadhikshamatva that is immune mechanism of the body is involved in prevention of the occurrence of a new disease and it also decreases the virulence and progression of an existing disease […]

According to Acharya Susrutha the Panchakarmas (bio purificatory therapy) are Vamana (Emetic) Virechana (Purgative) Vasti (Enema) Nasyam (Installing medicine through nose) Raktha mokshana (Bloodletting) Raktha Mokshana (Blood letting) Raktha mokshana or Bloodletting is practiced in India since thousands of years. According to our Acharyas the removal of impure blood from the body treats the root […]

In Ayurveda, panchakarma therapy is used for the maintenance of health and eradication of diseases from their root, Nasya karma is one among them. It is mainly given for treatment of diseases above clavicle. NASAL ROUTE IS DIVIDED INTO 3 FUNCTIONAL ZONE Vestibular region Respiratory region Olfactory region VESTIBULAR REGION found at the opening of […]

Ayurveda means “Science of Life”. Ayurveda focuses on positive health by eradicating the diseases in the body with the help of age old scientific techniques. Positive health can be achieved with well balanced metabolism as well as keeping the mind, soul and senses; happy, calm and content. Today let us understand the importance of “GHEE” […]

According to the Hindu calendar, the seasons are being divided broadly under two AYANS i.e. solstices which are Uttarayana(Adana kala) & Dakshinayana(Visarg kala). When there is movement of sun towards the North direction which takes away the strength so called as Adana Kala it compromises Uttarayana which is compromised of 3 rtu (seasons) that are […]

In Ayurveda, Swasth Person is a person who enjoys his normal life. The objective Ayurveda is to maintain health of a healthy person and treat the ailment or issues when it occurs in body “Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam” “Aaturasya Vikar prashamanam” Ayurvedic Treatment or Chikitsa is mainly carried out in two ways Shodhana Chikitsa ( 5 […]

Disorders of Endocrine gland are as old as mankind. And the prevalence is increasing day by day leading to many complications. Endocrinal disorders are may be subdivided into three groups. Endocrine gland hypo secretion (leading to hormone deficiency). Endocrine gland hyper secretion (leading to hormone excess). Tumours (benign or malignant) of endocrine glands. Endocrine disorders […]

Dhanyamladhara is a type of Sweda (Sudation) therapy. This comes under Parisheka sweda. Pouring of hot kashayam/thailam/ghrutham/kanji etc liquid over the body from a specific height is known as Parisheka sweda. Dhanyamladhara is made of 3 word – Dhanya means cereals, Amla means sour &Dhara means stream pouring or showering. Ingredients- Tandula – Rice Pruthuka […]