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India's Old Medicines:

India has many richest types of old medicine, called traditional systems of medicine. There are totally six types, but Ayurveda is the oldest and most popular. The other five systems are Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Yoga, and Naturopathy. I will give you a quick overview of all the systems that are still in practice even today. However, the first and the foremost is Ayurveda.

The word "Ayurveda" comes from the words "Ayur" meaning life and "Veda" meaning knowledge, so it's like a guide for living a healthy and happy life.

In Ayurveda, everyone has three special energies called doshas: Vata(வாதா) , Pitta(பித்தா) , and Kapha(கபா). These doshas must be in balance to stay healthy. Ayurvedic doctors make unique treatments just for you based on your doshas.

Ayurveda uses natural things like herbs, yoga, and healthy foods to keep you from getting sick and to help you feel better if you do get sick. Some Ayurvedic herbs, like Ashwagandha and Turmeric, are famous for being really good for you, and scientists are still learning more about them.

Siddha: Siddha is a lot like Ayurveda, but it also believes that our well-being depends on 96 factors, like how we think and feel. Siddha uses minerals, metals, and some plants in their medicines. Siddha doctors try to keep these parts in balance to help us stay healthy. They use herbs, minerals, and yoga in special Siddha treatments, like powders, semi-solids, and waxes.

Homeopathy: Homoeopathy is different from Ayurveda and Siddha because it uses very small amounts of natural things to help our bodies heal. Homeopathy has been used in India for over 100 years and is now an important part of traditional medicine there. Homeopathy uses very diluted, or watered-down, forms of plants, animal products, and minerals in their medicines.

Unani: Unani medicine focuses on keeping our bodies in balance by looking at four important fluids in our bodies: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.Now, Unani medicine is recognized by the Indian government and is used to help people feel better. Unani medicine uses things like oils, powders, and ointments made from plants.

Yoga:Stretching and Breathing for Health
Yoga began in India a long, long time ago. Yoga helps people feel peaceful and healthy by teaching them special ways to stretch, breathe, and meditate. Yoga can be used to help with many different health problems.
Yoga helps our physical, mental, and spiritual health with stretches, breathing exercises, and meditation. Yoga is now world popular.

Naturopathy: Healing with Nature
Naturopathy uses natural things like sunlight, water, and healthy foods to help our bodies stay healthy. Naturopathy is not very old, but some people who practise traditional medicine also use naturopathic methods.