Ayurveda and Homeopathy are both considered as alternative medicinal methods. The remedial philosophy of these methods differs from one to the other. In the post further, we'll describe how these methods are different from each other.
An introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word and combination of Ayur and Veda in which Ayur means ‘life,’ and Veda means ‘deep knowledge.’ In simple words, Ayurveda encompasses the in-depth knowledge of the human body (life) and how to keep it healthy and going if any problem takes place. Ayurvedic treatment methodology is different from Homeopathy. Ayurveda was originated in India about 5000 years ago.
Ayurveda emphasizes on the three key factors that lie in the body. These factors are called Tri-doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Among these, Vata means motion, Pitta means conversion (bile), and Kapha means fusion (phlegm). These doshas are the core of the body, and their balanced existence ensures good health. But when any imbalance occurs among any of these elements, the body gets surrounded by the diseases.
Ayurveda acts as a natural or holistic healing system that aims to prevent a health problem and eliminate health complications by working on the body’s core causes and stimulating its overall functionality. It emphasizes on boosting the immunity along with other systems of the body. Being the most ancient healing science, Ayurveda is considered as ‘mother of all healing sciences.
An introduction to Homeopathy
In Homeopathy, homeo means ‘Similar’ and pathy means ‘Science.’ It means that this alternative science is based on the methodology that ‘like cures like.’ Homeopathic medicines mainly help to boost the immune system to fight and overcome a health problem.
As far as homeopathic medicines are concerned, they are prepared by diluting different parts of the plants, vegetables, and some specific hydro alcoholic solution materials in little amounts. Homeopathic medicines are accepted worldwide, as it also encompasses suitable curative property and is also safe.
Homeopathic medicines work well in treating several ailments such as cold, headache, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, allergies, and several infections, etc.
The major differences between Ayurveda and Homeopathy
Due to the availability of numerous healing systems, choosing the best treatment for a permanent cure for a disease is so confusing. We are explaining the differences between Ayurveda and Homeopathy that may help you in choosing the best one.
- Ayurveda is the most ancient medicinal system that originated from India. It's used to cure the disease permanently. On the other hand, Homeopathy was introduced around 2000 years ago by Samuel Christian Hahnemann in Germany.
- Ayurveda believes in three cores (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) of the body, whereas Homeopathy believes in the concept of 'like cures like.
- Ayurvedic medicines are made from plants, vegetables, and extracts of metals such as gold, silver, copper, etc. On the other hand, homeopathic medicines are prepared using plants, animals, and synthetic materials diluted in the hydro-alcoholic solution.
- Ayurveda believes in correcting three core elements (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) of the body, but Homeopathy ideology revolves around the 'like cures like' concept.
- Ayurvedic medicines can complement Allopathic treatment, but Homeopathy completely opposes it.
- Ayurvedic medicines have little or no side-effects, but Homeopathy has no side-effects at all.
Takeaway
As per the above analysis, you will be confused about which one is better, as both these healing methods seem similar. One can choose any of these remedial methods as per their body’s response to the treatment. The best part is both these healing methods can be taken to get a permanent cure. Along with the treatment, if you follow a balanced diet, necessary exercises, lifestyle changes, and having a positive attitude towards life, you can achieve wellness again.
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