Ayurveda herbalism is a holistic healing system rooted in ancient Indian philosophy that uses plant-based remedies to balance the body, mind, and spirit. Unlike modern medicine, which focuses on symptom management and disease targeting, Ayurveda emphasizes personalized, preventive care and restoring internal harmony. 🌿 What Is Ayurveda Herbalism? Ayurveda, meaning “the science of life,” is a 5,000-year-old system of medicine that views health as a dynamic balance between three biological energies or doshas: Vata (movement), Pitta (transformation), and Kapha (structure). Herbalism in Ayurveda is not just about treating illness—it’s about maintaining wellness through the intelligent use of plants, diet, and lifestyle. Ayurveda is a holistic healing system that includes diet, lifestyle, herbal medicine, body therapies, and spiritual practices—all aimed at restoring balance among body, mind, and spirit. Here’s a detailed overview of what Ayurveda encompasses: 🌿 Core Principles of Ayurveda • Balance and Harmony: Health is defined as a state of equilibrium among the body, mind, spirit, and environment. • Prakriti (Constitution): Each person has a unique mind-body type, or prakriti, determined by the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. • Doshas: These energies govern physiological and psychological functions. Imbalances in doshas are believed to cause disease. 🥗 Diet and Nutrition • Personalized Eating: Foods are chosen based on your dosha type and current imbalances. • Seasonal and Local: Emphasis on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. • Six Tastes: Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent—each affects the doshas differently. 🌸 Lifestyle and Daily Routines (Dinacharya) • Morning rituals: Tongue scraping, oil pulling, meditation, and yoga. • Sleep hygiene: Early bedtime and waking with the sun. • Mindful living: Aligning daily activities with natural rhythms. 🌺 Herbal Medicine and Therapies • Botanicals: Use of herbs like ashwagandha, turmeric, triphala, and neem.

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