The term "traditional medicine system" refers to a comprehensive framework of healing practices, beliefs, knowledge, and methodologies that have been developed over centuries within a particular culture or community. These…

Introduction The Rich Tapestry of Indian Traditional Music • A brief overview of the history and significance of Indian classical music (Hindustani and Carnatic).• Mention the diverse range of instruments…

Chakradatta is one of the important treatises composed by Acharya Chakrapani Datta. The well known Tikakarta of Charak Samhita, actually this book is named as 'Chikitsa sangraha' by the author,…

The Bhava Prakash Nighantu, a classical Ayurvedic text compiled by Bhavamisra, offers a treasure trove of information on medicinal plants and their potential role as functional foods. Here's a breakdown…

WHAT IS TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE? Knowledge base which is developed by indigenous, local or native community has been preserved and passed on to generations, so much so, that it becomes the…

Roots of Indus Valley Civilization •Earliest civilizations in Indus Valley was discovered in 1856 by a railroad crew. –Harappa –Mohenjo-Dara or “Hill of the Dead” –Both cities shared urban design…

Samhitas The Samhitas (Sanskrit saṃhitā, "collection"), are collections of metric texts ("mantras").There are four "Vedic" Samhitas: the Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda and Atharva-Veda, most of which are available in several recensions (śākhā). In some contexts, the term Veda is used to refer only…

The Ashtanga Hridayam, the “Heart or Essence of all the Eight Branches of Ayurveda,” is one of the primary ancient root texts of Ayurveda. Today, the Ashtanga Hridayam continues to…

Origin Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy…