DEFINITION

The term Alternative Medicine means any form of

medicine that is outside the mainstream of western

medicine or conventional medicine as practiced a majority
of doctors today. This term is loosely used to over all
forms of medicine except allopathy.
IMPORTANCE
People following an alternative medicine may do physical

exercises.
Users may undergo massage therapy, which manipulating

and rubbing the body tissues for mental and physical

relaxation.
Change the way of thinking.

Improvement in bodily function.

Essential for the prevention and control the diseases.

TYPES OF
ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE
AYUSH
A- AYURVEDA
Y-YOGA
U-UNANI
S-SIDDHA
H-HOMEOPATHY
Ayurveda system of medicine
THE ORIGINE AND NATURE
The Word Ayurveda Implies The Science Of Life.

The Origin Of Ayurveda Is Linked With Origin Of Universe

And Developed From Hymns.

Atharvaveda Describing The Fundamentals/Philosophies

About The World And Life, Disease And Medicine.

In 1000 Bc, The Comprehensive Documentation Of

Knowledge Was Done By Charakasamhitia (Medicine) And By

The Sushrutasamhitia (Surgery).
Theoretical Basis :-

The Ayurveda takes holistic view

of health comprising of four integrated

component mainly physical, mental, social,

and spiritual affecting one another, and

achieving the goal of life, for dharma’s,

artha, kama, moksha.

The body of knowledge of Ayurveda is derived from Darshanas

(science).
Conti…
The practice of Ayurveda is based on the of

Panchmahabhutas (five element).

According to this theory there is a combination in the form

of Tridosha e.g. Vata (Ether and air), Pitta (Fire), Kaph

(Water and Earth).
In addition to there is also combination of seven body

tissues (Saptadhatu), five senses (PanchIndriyas)

performing sensory and motor function, intellectual, mind,
and soul.
DIAGNOSIS AND TEATMENT :-
 It requires not only diagnosis of disease to medicine but
also study of various factors such as age, sex; temperament
(Prakriti), sleep, rest and work patterns, diet, metabolic fire
(Agni).
 Treatment includes preventive and curative measures.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personal Hygiene, Regular Daily Routine,

Appropriate Use Of Rasayanssevana

I.E. Rejuvenating Material/Food And Rasayans Drugs,
Appropriate Social Behavior.
CURATIVE MEASURES include Aushadhui (drugs),
Anna(diets) and Vihara (exercise and general mode of life).
 DIAGNOSIS is done on the basis of history taking and
examination of pulse, urine, faces, tongue, eyes etc.
YOGA
The word yoga derived
from the Sanskrit root
yug meaning “to bind or
“to yoke” , is the uniting
of all power of the body,
mind and spirit. Yoga is
an approach to living a
balance life based on
ancient teaching
(Upanishads)
CONT……………
Patanjali the great yogi classified the
teaching in to 8 ways referred to ashtanga
yoga.
1) yama ( universal moral commandments)
2) Nitama (rules for daily conduct).
 CONT……..
3) Asanas (physical postures)

4) Pranyam (breath control)

 CONT……….
5) Pratyahara (controlling
the senses)

6) Dharama
(concentration of mind
on one point)
 CONT………
7)Dhayan (meditation)
8)Samadhi (supraconsciousness)
Unani system
UNANI SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
The Origin and Nature
Unani System Medicine has its origin

in Greece and it was introduce in India

around the 11th century by Arabs and Persians

has no side effects

It makes use of naturally occurring mostly

herbal medicine through the ingredient of

animal, marine origin
Conti…
Unani medicine is based around the concept of the four

humours : Phlegm (Balgham), Blood (Dam), Yellow bile

(Safra), Black bile (Sauda).
Theoretical Basis
The Unani System Medicine is not only in therapeutic in nature but

also deals with health promotion and prevention of disease.

It treats the diseases and provides remedies in a systematic manner.

It based on four humors i.e. blood is hot and moist, phlegm is cold

and moist, yellow bile is hot and dry, black bile is cold and dry.
Any changes in the humors bring about changes in the temperament

of a person affecting his health status.

Diagnosis and treatment
Pharmacotherapy : Make a use of natural drugs mainly the

herbal drug of animal and mineral origin.

Dietotherapy : It deals with certain alignment by

administration of specific diets or by regulating the quantity

and quality of food.
Regimental therapy : It includes venesection, cupping,

diaphoresis, diueresis, Turkish bath, massage, cauterization,

purging, emesis, exercise, and leeching.
SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
The Origin And Nature

Oldest System Of Medicine.

The Term Siddha Implies Achievement.

It Was Practiced By “Sidharas” Who Aimed To

Maintain Perfect Health In Order To Achieve Siddhi
Or Heavenly Bliss.
Siddha Is Largely Practised In Tamil Speaking Areas
Of India And Abroad. Siddha Literature Is In Tamil.
BASIC PHILOSOPHY :-
Intimate link between man and environment.

Composed of five elements- earth, water, fire, air, space

or other.
DIAGNNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Early identification of causes.

Causative factors are identified by examination of pulses, eyes,

color of body, tongue, status of digestive system, urine and study

of voice
Siddha medicine makes use of mercury, silver, arsenic, lead,

sulpher etc. The Siddha system is effective in treating chronic case.

 Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine in which
HOMEOPATHY SYSTEM OF MEDICINE

practitioner treat patient using highly diluted preparation.

The basic principle known as the law of similar is “let like
cured by like”. It was first stated by German physician
Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. Homeopaths examine aspect
of the patient physical and psychological state.
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Homeopathy has effective treatment for individuals with

chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, bronchial

asthma, and skin, allergic, and immunological disorders,
mental disease and for several diseases.
It can be used in undiagnosed case in which prevent very

scanty sign and symptoms and acts as a preventive

medicine.
Naturopathy
Ancient Greek “Father Of Medicine”, Hippocrates, As

The First Advocate Of Naturopathic Medicine

The Term Naturopathy Was Coined By In 1895 By John

Scheel, And Purchased By Benedict Lust, The “Father Of

U.S.Naturopathy”.
It is based mainly on the application of simple laws of

nature. The system is closely associated to Ayurveda as

far as the fundamental principles are concerned.
Naturopathic ideology focuses on naturally occurring

substances, minimally invasive method, and

encouragement of natural healing.
Prevention through stress reduction and healthy diet and

lifestyle is emphasized, and pharmacological drug, ionizing

radiation, and surgery are generally minimized.
Naturopathy is the holistic system and its helps promote

physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual health by

self regulation of life activities on a normal and natural basis.
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH :
Therapeutic touch is a natural
human potential that consists
of placing the practitioners
hands either on or close to the
body of a person.
The process of therapeutic
touch involves the
practitioner scanning the body
of the client and diagnosing
areas of accumulated tension.
conclusion
Alternative Medicine is often based on the belief that a

particular health regimen has efficacious effects even

while there exists various bodies of evidence to
support such a belief under the rigorous standards of
Evidence Based Medicine.