Herbs For Health

The ancient science of Ayurveda (literally, science of life in Sanskrit) is based on maintaining the balance between the physical body, and the mental and spiritual states to ensure robust and natural health. Ayurveda also is dedicated to restoring that balance to any irregularities in one's body constitution as well as life style. Such treatment often involves the Ayurvedic doctor to prescribe the use of specific herbs and herbal concoctions, getting the patient to commence the practice of one or more system of Yoga (including but not limited to breath control, vigorous or mild exercise and usually meditation, and other life adjustments (those that are contusive to one’s natural constitution).

Seemingly ageless, Ayurveda is known to be the first systemized method of medicine, and the basis of the traditional Chinese medicine, Egyptian, Persian, and the medical practices of many other ancient societies. Ayurveda includes the study of identifying one’s basic nature, and then to prescribed a unique treatment to restore the individual to their natural state. To do this, the Ayurvedic doctor must understand all the various branches of medical specialties. Lately recognized by Western-based allopathic medicine, Ayurveda has proved as a useful and successful traditional health science. Today Ayurveda is frequently used in combination with western medicine in many cases, taking advantage of the new scientific testing methods and diagnostic tools.

After an Ayurvedic physicians has evaluated a patient’s comprehensive health of the mind, body, and spirit, a specialized treatment is prescribed. Treatments will usually include special exercises, various dietary modifications, deep forms of meditation, de-stressing yoga, various herbal sweat baths, and specialized herbal tonics to help the patient achieve a return to his holistic body a harmony.

The Ayurvedic herbs catalog is very extensive, but the following a short list of popular and herbs, prepared and administered for over 5,000 years. They include Ashwagandha, Boswellia,  Coleus Forskohlii, Ginger, Gotu Kola, Guggul, Gymnema Sylvestre, Licorice, Myrrh, Various Peppers, Phyllanthus, Seeds of the Opium Poppy, Niruri, and Turmeric. This small list is only indicative of the extensive list of herbs, and herbal preparations prescribed by the Ayurvedic doctor.

As in all medical situations, advice should be taken by a qualified professional before commencing to take any herbal preparation.