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History of Ayurveda
The physicians and surgeons, in the ancient days, were deeply devoted sages who achieved training in Ayurveda through meditation. Ayurveda uses herbs, foods, aromas, gems, colors, yoga, mantras, lifestyle and surgery in a fascinating way, which made it popular and respected system of healing in India, and the neighboring countries. Charak and Susrut are the important people in the field of Ayurveda, and the best books in this system of medicine are Charak Samhita, a compiled version of Atreya Samhita, an oldest book, Sushrut Samhita, and Ashtangha Hridaya Samhita. The above books are the treasures of complete and original knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine, and more than 1500 years old. Even though, there are many other forms of medicine, Ayurveda remains superior and well known because of its originality.
In Vedic era, it is believed that animals treat themselves. Moreover, there were three classifications of Ayurveda:
Many other branches like Gajayurved, Ashwayurved, Gawayurved, and so on developed later. Ayurveda in Ancient India One of the oldest civilizations, Indus Valley civilization was so prosperous that they used modern health therapies were used in the treatment of ailments and diseases. Aarogya vihaar Aarogya vihaar that was evacuated in Pataliputra gave the clarity that there were places for treating patients during the olden days. The health science influenced the black stone architecture of Mohenjodaro. The Shilajeet Rasayana that used in the Mohenjodaro was from Ayurveda. Mrugashrunga (Barks of deer): In ancient days, people used barks of deer in treating diseases of people. The same is mentioned in Atharva Veda that it is used in curing hereditary diseases. Ancient India's Relation to other countries: The Chinese, Tibetans, Romans, the Greeks, Egyptians, Afghanistanis, Persians, and many other countries’ learned men have imported the wisdom of Ayurveda into their country. Hippocrates and Pathagros have also accepted the influence of Ayurveda in their treatment methods. Original Scriptures Charaksamhita, one of the best scriptures of Ayurveda, covers the Ayurveda therapeutics, and the collection of verses of Yoga, Nyay, Sankya, Vedanta, Vaisheshik and Mimamsa. Rescuing from diseases and maintaining good health were the two important duties of Ayurveda, as per Sushrut Sanhita. Depending on the lifespan of a human being, Ayurveda was divided into eight groups:
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