History, Foundation & Philosophy

Question 1

8 Branches of Ayurveda

Answer 1

Kaya - internal medicine
Bala - pediatrics
Graha - psychiatry
Urdvhaanga - ENT
Shayla - surgery
Danstra - toxicology
Jara - geriatrics
Vrusha - fertility

Question 2

3 Major Ayurvedic Texts

Answer 2

Caraka Samhita - internal medicine; 800 BC

Susruta Samhita - surgery; 500 BC

Astangahrdaya - compilation of Ayurvedic knowledge; 750 AD

Question 3

Vedas

Answer 3

Rig Veda - general life

Yajurveda - architecture; society & living

Samaveda - arts (music, dance, yoga, singing)

Atharveda - health

Question 4

Dosha Dhatu Mala Moolam Hi Shareeram

Answer 4

“Humors Tissues Wastes Substratum Body”

• The substratum of the body is dosha, dhatu, & mala
• From Astanga Hriryam, chapter 11

Question 5

Sama Dosha Samagnistha
Sama Dhatu Mala Kriyaha
Prasanaatmendriya Manaha
Swastha Ithyabhideyate

Answer 5

“Balanced doshas, balanced digestion
Balanced dhatu, proper elimination of waste
Clear sense organs, soul, & mind,
Healthy, thus stated.”

• From Sushruta Samhita