Frequently asked questions
Much before allopathy and homeopathy came an ancient Indian science called Ayurveda that relied entirely on nature’s bounty for its cures. Ayurveda is the traditional, time-tested science of healing with herbs, fruits and minerals that are plentifully available in nature . It is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world, with a long record of clinical expertise of famous Ayurvedic sages like Dhanvantri, Sushruta and Charaka, whose legacy was further carried on by Vaids or Ayurvedic doctors. The word “Ayu” denotes all aspects of life from birth to death. The word “Veda” means knowledge or learning. Hence Ayurveda indicates a science by which life, in its totality, is deeply understood.
Modern medicine treats the symptoms in the short term, rather than addressing the root cause of a patient’s suffering. Ayurveda on the other hand, makes its special contributions by addressing the uniqueness of each patient and by helping each body to heal from the root cause of the ailment. Thus, Ayurveda looks at a longer term solution to patient suffering in comparison with modern medicine.
It is one of the oldest scientific medical systems in the world, with a long record of clinical experience from Ayurvedic sages and scriptures. Other than being a form of medicine, Ayurveda is also a way of life that teaches us how to maintain healthy human systems and longevity. Ayurveda treats man as a “whole” – which is a combination of body, mind and soul. Therefore it is a truly holistic and integrative medical system.
A large number of people look towards allopathy for a cure to an ailment. When the results are negative, they turn to Ayurveda. By this time the disease becomes chronic. Therefore there is a misconception that Ayurvedic drugs cannot be used for minor ailments like cold, cough, fever, acidity, loose motions and other aches and pains. At GreenHearbs we have formulations that do treat such minor, non-chronic ailments as well.
