Veterinary Ayurveda and its Relevance: A Scientific Outlook from Past to Present
1Jayesh Thakkar, 2Amit Upasani and 3Adithyan M D
1-3Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Correspondence: vaidyam.jayesh@gmail.com Mob.: 9054911002
ABSTRACT
The present study explores the scientific relevance of Veterinary Ayurveda from past to present. Ayurveda the science of life which was theorized thousands of years back and is practiced till date, evolved for humans and all. With time it had specialized and developed for animals as Pasu Ayurveda. Also known as Veterinary Ayurveda; Its’ mainly traditional Indian System using natural herbs, minerals, diet and lifestyle management to treat animal diseases, aiming at balancing Tri-dosha (Vata Pitta Kapha). The main text of Ayurveda, Charaka Samhita & Sushruta Samhita laid guidelines on animal care, and they were the foundation for the branch Pashu Ayurveda, which has its rich literature heritage documenting many a disease condition, diagnosis and treatment. Many a treatise forgotten with time, some rediscovered and some to explore further. The present-day challenges to stay healthy, challenges animals too, and Veterinary Ayurveda can be a ray of hope. In recent time many studies have been done and good result is found. There is growing interest in scientific community and commoners, equally. There are new policies adopted (to adopt) by authority bodies which can be good for upcoming future. Healthy animals are not only themselves good, they are equally good to get healthy products-outcome and is need best for ecology and world environment.