Everyday news papers and television will have an advertisement on some herbal products claiming that they are very good for health or sometimes for growing hair and body muscles. Addition to the product advertisement there will be tag line “Ayurvedic product, absolutely no side effects”. It is an effort to attract customers. Ayurveda never tells about medicines for curing disease like Allopathic system of medicine, it gives information on how one should live and lead a happy life. Ayurveda is not a system of medicine, it is a way of living life adopting few principles. Ayurveda also suggests taking medicine only when required, it also aims at benefit of an entire human being not only on disease. A modern medicine system aims at only curing the disease not considering the side or adverse effects of taking medicines. You might have noticed those who are on medication from a long time are suffering with various health problems including head ache, tiredness, kidney problem, skin allergies etc. Ayurveda has many home remedies for cold, cough and fever which are considerably effective and better than modern medicine.
Most of the products which claims to be of herbal origin or Ayurvedic origin won’t be genuine. They will be having added chemicals or even few with an aim to cheat people modern medicines will be packed in the bottles having label of herbal medicine. Consult a good Ayurvedic practitioner for taking proper guidance on Ayurveda. Any drug which is of Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Unani or Homeopathic origin should not be used without a proper medical supervision or prescription. Don’t do self medication.
Ayurveda preaches to lead a simple and contented life, avoid negative feelings such as hatred, jealously, anger. It will surely keep you healthy. Love everyone. Live by the dictates of Sanathana Dharma which even Ayurveda preaches ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’, whole world is one large family. Don’t forget the words which Krishna has taught in Bhagavad-Gita ‘Don’t cry for whatever you lost in life, you have not brought anything to lose, whatever happens is for good.’
Wow. I agree with you entirely. The ancient wisdom of our culture is often hijacked by modern interpreters and turned into business ideas. I am inspired now to write a similar post about yoga on my blog. Do look out for it.
ReplyDeleteDear Subhorup,
Deletethanks for the comment. You are right, ancient wisdom is being used for making money!
Yoga is also on the similar lines giving modern names to the ancient practices under different banners!
regards,
technophilo
Money and money is the biggest monkey , which is ruining our ancient wisdom , culture and tradition . How sad .
ReplyDeletebasically Ayurveda medicine works on the antibodies and the system and rightly as you said is not an 'emergency call system". It is best to know how to use it inorder toprevent maany diseases and disorder of health. However even for arthritis like problems ayurvedic has proved very successful healing with no side effects.
ReplyDeleteDear Sushma,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. Yes you are right Ayurveda is not an 'emergency call system'. The problem with Ayurveda now is we can't find people with pro-found knowledge of it.
regards,
technophilo