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iii. Salakya (disease of supra-clavicular origin) - This branch deals with
dentistry, diseases of ear, nose, throat, oral cavity, head and their treatment
by using special techniques.
iv. Kaumarabhrtya (paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology) - This branch
deals with childcare as well as the care of the woman before, during and
after pregnancy. It also elaborates various diseases of women and children
and their management.
v. Bhootavidya (psychiatry) - This is the study of mental diseases and their
treatment. Treatment methods include medicines, diet regulation, psycho-
behavioural therapy, and spiritual therapy.
vi. Agada Tantra (toxicology) - This branch deals with the treatment of toxins
from vegetables, minerals and animal origin along with development of
their antidotes. The pollution of air, water, habitats and seasons has been
given special consideration in understanding epidemics and pandemics.
vii. Rasayana Tantra (rejuvenation and geriatrics) - This branch which
is unique to Ayurveda, deals with prevention of diseases and promotion
of a long and healthy life.
viii. Vajikarana (Aphrodisiology and eugenics) - This branch deals with the
means of enhancing sexual vitality and efficiency for producing healthy
and ideal progeny.
1.1.2 Salient features of Ayurveda:
i. Comprehensive definition of health: - Ayurveda defines health as a state
of equilibrium of Dosa (regulatory and functional entities of the body),
Dhatu (structural entities), Mala (excretory entities) and Agni (digestive
and metabolic factors) along with healthy state of sensory and motor
organs and mind with their harmonious relationship with the soul. As
against the definition of health, the diseased state is defined in Ayurveda
as a loss of equilibrium of essential body constituents. The strength of
Ayurveda lies in its three-fold holistic approach of prevention of disease,
promotion of health and cure of disease.
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