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COMPLEMENTARY&
ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF
MEDICINE (CAM)
COMPLEMENTARY&
ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF
MEDICINE (CAM)
CURRENT SCENARIO
More and more people worldwide are spending billions on herbal remedies.
In the US alone the use of complementary and alternative medicine has doubled in the past decade.
IN USA
42.1% used CAM therapy
$ 21.2 billion spent
IN UK
28.3% used CAM therapy
Pound 450 million spent
Why we need it ???Why we need it ???Why we need it ???Why we need it ???
Life not in communion with NatureLack of Social InteractionSearch of Happiness via Materialistic MeansLack of Self-introspectionDenial of responsibility towards Society
Life not in communion with NatureLack of Social InteractionSearch of Happiness via Materialistic MeansLack of Self-introspectionDenial of responsibility towards Society
…...
which yields to……...
….Problem of Today’s Society….Problem of Today’s Society
Stress and Strain
Absence of Inner Joy and Peace
More and more Psychosomatic Ailments
Lack of emotional support during periods of crises
Understanding The Concept of Sound Health
Defined by WHOWHO as ….
* Physical* Mental
* Spiritual and* Social Well-being
Alternative Systems of Medicineemerged because of
Alternative Systems of Medicineemerged because of
• Limitations of Various Branches of Medicines
• Synthesis of Proven Systems
• Need for Preventive Measures
• Inexpensive Treatment
• Emphasizes Mind and body link
• Limitations of Various Branches of Medicines
• Synthesis of Proven Systems
• Need for Preventive Measures
• Inexpensive Treatment
• Emphasizes Mind and body link
Complementary TherapiesComplementary Therapies
Biological therapies : Herbal remedies
Aromatherapy
Dietary theapies
Orthomolecular therapies
Mind - body therapies : Hypnotherapy
Pranic Healing
Meditation
Complementary TherapiesComplementary Therapies
Herbal Remedies– Plants and their Extracts
Aromatherapy– Essential oils usually inhaled
Dietary Therapies—Right diet to promote health,prevent or control illness
Orthomolecular Therapies—Large vitamin doses
Or mineral supplements.
Complementary TherapiesComplementary Therapies
MIND BODY INTERVENTIONS
Hypnotherapy-for behavioral and mental problems.
Healing-Prayer,directed thoughts and spiritual healing.
Meditation-deep breathing and inner relaxation.
Tranquility and equipoise.
Alternative systems & TherapiesAlternative systems & Therapies
Diagnostic Systems : Iridology-looking at eyes
Dowsing-through rods
Radionics-invisible energy
fields
KinesiologyKinesiology--energy
imbalances in muscles.
Alternative systems & TherapiesAlternative systems & Therapies
Energy Therapies
Crystals- said to influence the patients’ aura
Reiki-channels spiritual energy to heal body,mind
Laying on of hands-to manipulate the body’s energy
NONE SYSTEMATICALLY REVIEWED YET
MANIPULATIVE THERAPIESMANIPULATIVE THERAPIES
OSTEOPATHY; MANIPULATIONOF MUSCLES AND JOINTS
CHIROPRACTIC;MANIPULATIONOF SPINE
MASSAGE;RUBBING,KNEADING OR PRESSURE
REFLEXOLOGY;MASSAGE OF SPECIFIC PARTS OF FOOT,ACU POINTS
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIESALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
AYURVEDA-ANCIENT INDIAN DISCIPLINE
-’SCIENCE OF LIFE’ based on Mind,body,spirit interactions.TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
HOMEOPATHY
NATUROPATHY
OPINION OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Some of the complementary therapies may be like a harmless fashion or may be a mass hysteria but…..
Alternative systems of medicine like Ayurved definitely opens new horizons for prevention and cure of diseases.
OPINION OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Conventional medicine regards body as a machine like a computer or a jumbo jet.
CAM thinks that healthy body is a system in balance.The whole body is a self regulating extended network.
CAM EXPERTS SAY THATCAM EXPERTS SAY THAT
NETWORK PATHOLOGIES ARISE WHEN THEBODY SELF ORGANISES IN RESPONSE TO SOME DISTURBANCE BUT BECOMES CONFUSED AND ENDS UP WORSE AT SELF REGULATION THAN BEFORE.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND CHR .FATIGUE SYNDROME ARE EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY NETWORK PATHOLOGIES.
AyurvedAyurved
The ancient Indian sages, who came face to face with the truth, revealed the secrets of wholesome living after intense research and observation of Herbs and gave us the gift of Ayurved
The Atharva Veda contains early description of the use of herbal medicine
Ayurveda is fifth veda or upveda
AyurvedAyurved
The vedic scripture describes Ayruved as emanated from Brahma (The Creator)
Rishi TraditionRishi Tradition
The tradition of Ayurved can be traced from Brahma to Indra and later to Charak, Sushurut and Dhanvantri who all became Masters of various branches of Ayurveda
The LineageThe Lineage
Rishi Dhanvantari perfected Chikitsa Tatva Vigyan, Divodas developed Chikitsadarshan, Chikita Kaumidi was developed by Kashiraj and Ashwini developed Chikitsa Sartantra and Bhramagna
Rishi Dhanvantari perfected Chikitsa Tatva Vigyan, Divodas developed Chikitsadarshan, Chikita Kaumidi was developed by Kashiraj and Ashwini developed Chikitsa Sartantra and Bhramagna
Ayurved was made comprehensive by Charak rishi and later expanded by Patanjali to give new dimensions
to this science
Ayurved was made comprehensive by Charak rishi and later expanded by Patanjali to give new dimensions
to this science
Patanjali who pioneered Yoga Darshan,enunciates yogayoga forComplete mental, physical and spiritual health
Charak became patanjali in later phase
of life
Yam Niyam Asan Pranayam Pratyahar Dhyan Dharna Samadhi
AYURVEDA encompasses ..
Herbal healing
Rasa, Bhasma and Rasayan
Meditation and Yoga
Dietary control
PANCHAKARMAPANCHAKARMA
Yagyopathy
The Gift of Mother NatureThe Gift of Mother Nature
… Of Which Herbal Healing plays a Major Role
PROTAGONIST AS WELL ANTAGONIST ELEMENTSFre
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The Grandeur of HimalayasThe Grandeur of Himalayas
The greater Himalayas are very well known as a home to many magical herbs
Herbs and their Quality ….Herbs and their Quality ….
Emblica officinalis• Nervine Tonic• Antacid• Bronchodilator • A rasayan• Intellect Promoting
Arjuna
Terminalia arjunaca Vitalizer• Anti arrhythmic• Cardiotonic• Styptic• Reduces cholesterol
Herbs and their Quality ….Herbs and their Quality ….
Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera• Spermopoietic• Nutritive Tonic• Anti-Depressant• Anti-inflammatory• Strength Promoter
Brahmi
Bacopa monnieri• Brain Tonic• Expectorant• Anti-pyretic• Anti-leprotic
Herbs and their QualityHerbs and their Quality
GokshurGokshur
TribulusTerrestrisDiuretic, DigestantAphrodisiac, Urinary lithotriptic
PunarnavaPunarnava
Boerhavia diffusaAnti inflammatory,
Cardiac stimulant, Diuretic, Analgesic
Herbs and their QualityHerbs and their Quality
Nirgundi Vitex nirgundoAnalgesic , Diuretic, Emmenagouge,Anti-inflammatory, Wound healer
Sariva
Hemidesmus indicusBlood purifier, Anti-inflammatory
Anti-pyretic, Astringent
The Revival of AyurvedThe Revival of Ayurved
Brahmavarchas Research Center
Brahmavarchas Research Center
Research Institute dedicated for Scientific Spirituality
Yagyapathy - An Approach To Total Health
* Oral medicines - Effect only through digestion. But not fully absorbed.
* Negative impact on digestive system.
* Intravenous therapies - Quick effect but risk of reaction and side effects.
*Yagya fume and vapours - inhalation through respiration and skin pores.
*Direct reach to each part of the body.
* Painless, risk less, harmonious effects.
Yagya - sublimation of herbs in sacrificial fire
Breakthroughs in Yagy0pathy
Treatment of Neurosis, psychosis, schizophrenia, Depression , Melancholia, Hysteria.
Excellent remedy for psychosomatic disorders
YAGYA CHAMBER
* Analysis of Samidhas, Herbs in the phytochemistry lab
* Characterization vis-a-vis Shastric literature
* Analysis of fumes by Gas-liquid Chromatography
* Hematological analysis
Salient features
The Patron FounderThe Patron Founder
Pt. Sriram Sharma Acharya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma
The AchievementsThe Achievements
Preservation of Herbal Plants of More Than 450 varieties,which
otherwise could have become extinct.
Delivering these readily available plants for Medicinal and Spiritual
use to each and everyone on “no profit” basis.
Testing of Constituents of Herbal Plants
Synthesis of Various Branches of Western and alternative Systems
of Medicines.
Scientific Analysis of Effects of Yagyopathy,the most ancient
science of herbal healing through vaporization of these herbs and
Mantra Chikitsa
Distribution of Herbs in purest form.
A Cordial InvitationA Cordial Invitation
BRAHMAVARCHAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE,UNIVERSITY OF DIVINE CULTURESHANTIKUNJHARDWAR HIMALAYAS UAINDIA 249411