Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Cardiology




Heart Disease (Hridroga) is a global phenomenon. It is now becoming a major health problem even in the developing countries. The predisposing factors are heredity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high serum cholesterol and smoking. The way of living and the way of feeling appear to be quite an important factor in its increasing incidence. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences recently held a conference where doctors from around the world discussed the efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs in relation to a 'heart-diseases. The medical fraternity agreed that India's ancient stream of medicine has some miracle cures for cardio-vascular diseases. Cardiovascular problems have been dealt with at length in Ayurveda, which describes 'Hridaya' (heart) as a body organ governing emotions and circulating blood to keep a person alive and healthy. Heart is termed as ‘Matruja organ’. The main doshas which are present in the heart are Pranavaha, Vyana vata, Sadhaka pitta & avalambaka kapha. Hridaya is also the main organ of mana (mind).

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