SCIENCE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE W.S.R. TO TRISUTRA AYURVEDA: REVIEW ARTICLE

Abstract

Introduction: The Science involves knowledge which follows some fundamental laws. There are many types of it among them physical science, the earth sciences, biological sciences etc. Ayurveda is life science which deals with body, mind and social wellbeing. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study is to understand and explore the significance of Science and Technology in Traditional Medicine with special reference to Trisutra Ayurveda. They are Hetu, Linga and Aushadha. Materials and Methods: This is a review article based on explanation and interpretation of references collected from the classic Ayurvedic texts, various research articles and websites. Discussion: Applying science in traditional medicine we can achieve the highest goal of the health care system by pinpoint diagnosis of many diseases, proper treatment protocols and therapies, use of advance instruments etc. for Hetu (causative factor) we can use microscopes, to understand Linga (sign and symptoms of a disease) we can take advantage of Nadi Yantra, Tongue Device and for Aushadha (Ayurvedic Medicines) we can make changes in the tablets form, shelf life, using science technology we can develop advanced panchakarma instruments ex. Automatic shirodhara yantra. Conclusion: Hence Science with traditional medicine w.s.r. to Ayurveda together play an important role to keep mankind not only disease free but it adds a heathy active lifestyle.