2. Ayurveda is vegetarian
This is another common misconception. Apart from its extensive use of ghee, some Ayurvedic preparations include mutton extract and fish oils. Vegetarianism has never been an issue of gross proportions with Ayurveda. If a disease or debility demanded non-vegetarian medicines, ancient Ayurvedic practitioners always provided it. Remember, Ayurveda evolved in Vedic times, when meat and fish eating were considered normal.
3. Ayurvedic principles are not in tune with modern science
According to Ayurveda, diseases are thought to be due to the waxing and waning of the so-called ‘thridoshas’ viz. Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. These three elements cannot be seen as such in any part of the human body, but exist throughout the body. They are responsible for functions like power, motility, oxygen transport etc (Vatha), digestion, metabolism etc (Pitha) and body structuring, sustenance etc (Kapha). There have been several inspired attempts to map tridosha theory to knowledge about the body, as we know from modern medicine. Many of them were by practitioners, equally knowledgeable in Ayurveda and Allopathy. Some of them have been quite successful, especially the attempt made by Vaidyaratnam PS Varrier. However Ayurveda has an even better proof than all these – it works! The tridosha theory was evolved thousands of years ago, in BC, as a simple way of understanding human physiology.

4. Ayurvedic medicines lack clinical trials
Yes, many Ayurvedic medicines lack clinical trials. But ‘clinical trials’ only in the allopathic sense. In a more profound sense, all Ayurvedic preparations have been going through the most extensive clinical trials imaginable. Ayurveda’s real strength is its medicinal preparations that got perfected through the centuries, on experience and observation. This is why most traditional Ayurvedic preparations surprise you on the complexity of their ingredients and ratios. They are preparations that withstood the acid test- what works? What doesn’t? On millions of patients, male and female, of all possible ages and constitutions.

5. Ayurvedic medicines are slow in curing
Reality is that there are both slow acting and fast-acting Ayurvedic medicines. It depends on the underlying cause of the disease. Ayurveda doesn’t just treat the symptoms, as Allopathy often does. And if the underlying cause is formidable, Ayurvedic cures take time in challenging and overcoming it. However, many patients believe this to extremes and go on taking Ayurvedic medicines even if there is no improvement to their condition. This is erroneous, since a no-improvement-situation is almost always a symptom of faulty diagnosis.

6. Ayurveda can be self-taught and treated
Today, there are more people self-treating using Ayurveda than using any other medicine. However, this is ineffective at best, and dangerous at worst. The main reason is that, according to Ayurveda, different people have different physiological constitutions- what Ayurveda calls as one’s Prakrithi. A medicinal preparation that was prescribed for your friend might not be prescribed for you. Because, your friend’s and your Prakrithi (natural ratios of Vatha, Pitha & Kapha) might be quite different. What is good for her might be bad for you! The problem is, it takes a qualified and experienced Ayurvedic physician to determine your Prakrithi. However, it doesn’t hurt you to acquire knowledge about Ayurveda. But make sure such knowledge is from good sources. In any case, consult your physician before starting any Ayurvedic treatment.

7. Ayurvedic medicines are harmless
This is perhaps the most dangerous myth to be exposed. Since Ayurvedic medicines are thought to be from herbal and vegetarian sources, people assume that they are harmless. We already saw that Ayurveda is not purely herbal or vegetarian. Even if some Ayurvedic preparations are purely herbal or vegetarian, it doesn’t mean they are totally safe. Most herbs contain hundreds of molecules, some of them toxic. In fact, ancient practitioners of Ayurveda recognized this, and in preparations, some herbs were added just to offset the side effects of other healing herbs. They considered only a small number of herbs as totally safe or fit for prolonged use. Often, such herbs are more about curing through nutrition than about curing through drug-like molecules. Look for labels like, “To be taken under medical supervision”. The best manufacturers of Ayurvedic medicines often label their more serious medicines this way.

8. Ayurvedic massage is an important treatment
In Ayurveda, massage has never been touted as a cure-all. It is only useful against certain ailments and not all types of massages or activities like Dhara, Pizichil etc. are suitable for every one. Furthermore, most types of Ayurvedic massages require specialized, austere dietary regimens to accompany them. The trend of promoting Ayurvedic massage as a quick-fix tourist service is not in the right sprit of Ayurveda and may indeed prove to be harmful.

9. Proprietary medicines are better than traditional ones
Your best bet is traditional Ayurvedic medicine because it has survived the rigors of millions of real-life case studies, over the centuries. If a disease has a well-known traditional preparation in Ayurveda, it should be your first choice, if not your only choice. However, there are exceptions to this guideline. There are some proprietary preparations that have proved to be immensely useful in treating certain conditions. When it comes to proprietary preparations, the repute of the manufacturer is a serious issue to consider.

10. Ayurveda is another branch of medicine
Ayurveda is of course another branch, but it goes much beyond this. It is a lifestyle. For Ayurvedic medicines to be effective, all recommended life style changes should be done. Healthy eating, proper sleep, adequate exercise etc. are all pillars of Ayurveda. Many treatments require abstinence from sex, alcohol, smoking and drugs. Ayurveda is perhaps the first medical science that indicated about the mind-body connection in diseases and cures. As such, a stress-free mind is essential for the effectiveness of Ayurveda.

Source: http://www.ayusayurveda.com/10myths.htm

(I) Neem (Antelaea azadirachta)

Scientific name: Antelaea azadirachta, Azadirachta indica, Melia azadirachta, Meliaceae (family)

Other names: arya veppu, azad dirakht, bevu, margosa tree, nim, nimb, nimba, ravipriya

Medical uses and remedies:

Anthelmintic (parasites and worms)
Antipyretic
Antiseptic
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Cough
Diabetes
Diuretic
Drowsiness / somnolence
Eczema
Emmenagogue
Erysipelas (a kind of acute Streptococcus infection)
Fever
Jaundice
Leukorrhea
Lice
Malaria
Nausea
Obesity
Rheumatism
Scrofula
Skin diseases
Syphilis
Tetanus
Thirst
Tumors
Urticaria
Vomiting
Source: http://www.eherbal.org/data/neem.html

(II) Khair (Acacia catechu )
Medicinal Uses
The different parts of the tree have a variety of medicinal uses, which in haemoptysis (spitting of blood). A paste of the bark is useful in conjunctivitis. The bark is reported to be useful in the treatment of snake bites.
Flowers:  A mixture of flower tops, cumic, milk and sugar is useful in gonorrhea.
Wood: Cutch and katha obtained from the heartwood have great medicinal value. It is cooling, digestive
and a very valuable astringent, specially in chronic diarrhea and dysentery, bleeding piles, uterine
haemorrhages, leucorrhoea, gleet, atonic dyspepsia, chronic bronchitis, etc. It is also useful in cases of
mercurial salivation, bleeding or ulcerated or spongy gums, hypertrophy of the tonsils, relaxation of the
uvula, aphthous ulceration of the month, etc.
A mixture of catechu and myrrh (Kathol) is usually prescribed as a tonic and as a galactagogue to women after confinement.
Kheersal is used as a remedy for chest diseases, especially for the treatment of asthama, cough and sore throat.
Source: http://www.frienvis.nic.in/khair.htm

(III) Sagar Buti (Caesalpinia bonducella Linn).
(Nata)
Common Name    :    Nata
Sanskrit    :    Kuberakshi
Hindi    :    Karanj (a/u)
English    :    Fever Bonduc nut
Family    :    Caesalpiniaceae
Description
It is a well known wild shrub of our country. It grows near sea-coasts. Medicine is prepared from seeds which are almost globular in shape varying in size from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter. Its actions is widely known as an antipyretic.

Source: http://ccrhindia.org/common_indian_plants/L8.htm

(IV) Kuchla (Nux Vomica)
Kuchla, also known as Nux Vomica, is a common medicinal plant, found in the Western ghats, Bihar and Orissa. It helps to reduce the side effects of antibiotics and is well known as an universal antidote. The seeds of this plant are used for the treatment of bleeding piles. The Kuchla seeds with ghee are used as an effective painkiller. Kuchla is popularly known as dog-poison. The Kuchla is also used in the treatment of common cough.
Source: http://abchomeopathy.com/r.php/Nux-v

Warning: Please remember though, this ayurvedic is provided for information only, with no guarantee of accuracy; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for treating any of the symptoms below. If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice – minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Ayurvedic remedies are very dilute, and while the Ayurvedic remedy may be beneficial, the raw product may be harmful.

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Ayurveda is the ancient Indian medical science, the origin of which can be traced back to the Vedas, which are the oldest available classics of the world. Vedas are the ancient books of knowledge, or science, from India. They contain practical and scientific information on various subjects beneficial to the humanity like health, philosophy, engineering, astrology etc.

Ayurveda combines physical, psychological and spiritual therapies in an approach to health, that has addressed itself to the fundamental principles of good health and longevity. It has developed a tradition of medicine and a system of treatment based on the inherent ability of the human body to rejuvenate, to heal and to restore its natural balance.

What is swine flu?

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by Type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs.

Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

Is the current swine flu virus contagious?

Various international agencies (US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, World Health Organization) have determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human.

WHO has escalated the world Pandemic Phase from Phase 3 to Phase 4 (in a 6-scale Phase), indicating that a worldwide pandemic due to swine flu H1N1 is possible.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people.
Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How does swine flu spread?

Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads.

Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza.

Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with live flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
How are human infections with swine influenza diagnosed?

To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would generally need to be collected within the first 4 to 5 days of illness (when an infected person is most likely to be shedding virus).

However, some persons, especially children, may shed virus for 10 days or longer.

Identification as a swine flu influenza A virus requires sending the specimen to a hospital laboratory for testing.

How can someone with the flu infect someone else?

Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick.

That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?

People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset.

Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.

Is there a vaccine for Pandemic Flu?

Because the virus is new, there will be no allopathic vaccine ready to protect against pandemic flu.

However Ayurveda  can give a strong protection from the dangerous Swine Flu virus H1N1. If the Natural herbs are taken in right proportions as suggestion it will enhance the immune system of the body to protect from the Swine flu Virus.

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