Introduction to Kayachikitsa
Introduction to Kayachikitsa Kayachikitsa is one of the most important topics of the eight branches or Ashtangas of Ayurveda. Historical Development People living at the foot of the Himalayas started suffering from various diseases due to improper food, and air and water pollution. To find out the solution for treating these diseases, the first infernational conference of scientists from adjoining countries was organized. Three scientists were chosen from the conference to interview the Himalayan Gods to learn the knowledge ofAyurveda. These three scientists were Atreya, Kashyapa and Dhanvantari. Atreya mainly studied Kayachikitsa or Internal Medicine, Kashyapa learned Gynecology and Pediatrics, and Dhanvantri mastered the Science of Surgery. The Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Vagbhata or Ashtanga Sangraha, are known as ‘Brihat Trayi’ are three importanttexts. The six disciples of Atreya who developed. the school of medicine (Atreya-sampradaya), namely Agriivesha...