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

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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