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ii. Individualised approach: - Ayurveda considers that everyone has distinct

psychosomatic constitution and health status. This is considered while
advocating preventive, promotive and curative measures.

iii. Areas of clinical strength: - The common users of Ayurveda are individuals
suffering from chronic intractable diseases. Ayurvedic treatment is effective

in non-communicable/lifestyle diseases, communicable diseases, old age
diseases, chronic disorders like sinusitis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension,

obesity; psychosomatic disorders like depression, insomnia; digestive
disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), peptic ulcer, inflammatory

bowel diseases; respiratory disorders like bronchial asthma and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease; Musculo-skeletal disorders like arthritis,

osteoporosis; neurological and neuro-degenerative disorders like paralytic
conditions, sciatica, dementia, Parkinson’s disease etc. Further, during

Covid-19 pandemic the effective role of Ayurveda interventions in its
prevention and management were well documented through robust research

studies.
iv. Unique therapeutic approach: - Ayurveda advocates certain bio-cleansing

and rejuvenating therapeutic measures such as Pancakarma (bio-purificatory
therapies), Rasayana (rejuvenating therapies) for maintenance of healthy

state as well as in the management of chronic diseases. Ksarasutra, a
minimal invasive para-surgical procedure using medicated thread, widely

cited in ancient medical literatures for its safety and efficacy is being
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successfully practiced as promising therapy for ano-rectal disorders. Such

unique specialties of Ayurveda either as stand-alone or add on therapies
are proven to have an edge over conventional medical approach in disease

management and improving quality of life.

Shirodhara therapy Akshitarpana therapy

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