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What is Ayurveda

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Ayurveda system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of alternative medicine. In countries beyond India, Aurvedic therapies and practices have been integrated in general wellness applications and in some cases in medical use. The main classical Ayurveda texts begin with accounts of the transmission of medical knowledge from the Gods to sages, and then to human physicians. In SushrutaSamhita (Sushruta's Compendium), Sushruta wrote that Dhanvantari, Hindu god of Ayurveda.
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Effect of Large-Scale Performed Vedic Homa Therapy on AQI
Rohit Rastogi (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, India & ABES Engineering College, India), Devendra Kumar Chaturvedi (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, India), Mamta Saxena (Independent Researcher, India), Sheelu Sagar (Amity University, Noida, India), Neeti Tandon (Vikram Unversity, Ujjain, India), and T. Rajeshwari (Gayatri Chetna Kendra, Kolkata, India)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9220-5.ch059
Abstract
The research team is working to check the effect of agnihotra and havan, an Indian vedic sience developed by sage and saints who knew its scientific benefits. The gruhe gruhe Gayatri Yajna (Yajna at all the homes/household) arallely at the same time and day was conducted, and around 45,000 (45K) households in Delhi/NCR, India participated in it. The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) mounted several sensors and IoT-based devices to capture the AQI and effect of this mass event which was celebrated by public as festival on Buddha Poornima 26 May, 2021 and earlier years. Tha manuscript presents the computational analysis of pollutant elements and the effect of Yajna to curb the pollution. The agnihotra is a valid science and being approved by global science fraternity. The humanity facing pandemic, pollution, less rainfall, and mental and physical fitness challenge will get a sustainable solution through Indian vedic wisdom.
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Knocking at Alternate Doors: Survey of Android-Based Smartphone Applications for Alternate Medicines
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine system is classified as complementary or Alternate Medical system by United States National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (NCCIH). Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical system originate from Indian subcontinent in 6th century BC and still popular in India and other countries.
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Ionization, Gadget Radiation Analysis, and Disease Control by Yajna: An Ancient Vedic Wisdom for Human Health Relevant Amidst Pandemic Threats
Ayurveda system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of alternative medicine. In countries beyond India, Aurvedic therapies and practices have been integrated in general wellness applications and in some cases in medical use. The main classical Ayurveda texts begin with accounts of the transmission of medical knowledge from the Gods to sages, and then to human physicians. In SushrutaSamhita (Sushruta's Compendium), Sushruta wrote that Dhanvantari, Hindu god of Ayurveda.
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Conflict Resolution of Mind and Body Using Ayurveda and Yoga
In Sanskrit, this word literally translates to the Science of Life or the Knowledge of Life or the Study of Life.
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