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The word Ayurveda originates from two Sanskrit words, ayus (life) and veda (science) and it is an ancient healing science of the Indian subcontinent which works on the use of natural ingredients and herbs for good health management. Authentic records suggest that Ayurveda originated over 5000 years ago and over the years it influenced the Unani therapy based on Akhlat (Humor) and ancient Chinese remedies.

The major resource among the ancient texts for Ayurveda is Charaka Samhita. It is a large collection of Hindu sacred texts (Vedas). Charaka Samhita was written around 1000 BC in Sanskrit and is considered as a major work on general medicine.

Ancient Vedic philosophy advocates that human beings are all a part of nature. Just as animals and plants are depend on each other to create balance within their beings, there is a parallel and inherent connection between the universe and human beings. Unlike the animal kingdom, humans live in a more complex, natural world where they are continuously exposed to environmental changes. Changes in weather, society, economy, lifestyle, diet, work, financial status, emotions and relationships can easily disturb the balance and negatively influence an individual’s state of mind, body and soul.

As per Ayurveda, the human body comprises three body states which include Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata consists of the elements air and ether, which give us movement and activity. Pitta includes the elements fire and water, which are responsible for heat, appetite and digestion, and Kapha is characterized by the elements earth and water, which are responsible for water and other bodily fluids. When the three body states are in perfect harmony, a person enjoys good health, whereas an imbalance in the three states causes disease. Ayurveda helps in addressing this imbalance through a process of holistic healing.

Herbs are at the heart of Ayurvedic healing. Whole flowers, roots, stems and leaves are manually processed in several ways to discover their optimal potential. More than 15,000 herbs are mentioned in the scriptures of which only around 850 are commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine today. One of the most commonly used herbs in Ayurveda is Neem. Described as sarva roga nivarini or that which keeps all diseases at bay, Neem supports the body’s natural defense system. Apart from Neem, Amla and Ashwagandha, among others, feature highly in the list of important plants in Ayurveda.

Historical records imply that Ayurvedic medicine has led to the development for various branches of medicine practiced today. Susruta Samhita, another well known Ayurvedic text, mentions nine branches in Ayurveda-general medicine, surgery, ear, nose and throat (ENT) and eye disease, toxicology, psychiatry, pediatrics, gynecology, sexology and virility. Some texts also reveal that ancient natural healers specialized in the field of plastic surgery.

Taking inspiration from the incredible history of Ayurveda, CareTree Wellness’ mission is to provide quality and pure Ayurvedic products for overall physical and mental well being of it’s customers.