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To prevent the effects of poison or Visha, certain precious stones are worn like emerald and diamond. <ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 23 Sutra 253)</ref>

To prevent the effects of poison or Visha, certain precious stones are worn like emerald and diamond. <ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 23 Sutra 253)</ref>

=== Bali ===

=== Bali ===

=== Upavasa  ===

=== Upavasa  ===

Upavasa in literal terms means fasting. Langhana is the technical term used in Ayurveda to indicate Upavasa. It is counted under the non-medicinal modes of treatment. It can also be called as Therapeutic fasting. Although intermittent fasting is gaining increasing popularity in today's era, it had been suggested in Ayurveda since thousands of years ago and recommended by practicing Vaidyas in variety of diseases regularly. However fasting as langhana in certian medical conditions can not be counted under Daivavyapashraya chikitsa. If the fasting on a specific day of week or a month, for a specific deity and for a specific time period has been suggested as a way of curing a certain disease even if that medical condition is not  

Upavasa in literal terms means fasting. Langhana is the technical term used in Ayurveda to indicate Upavasa. It is counted under the non-medicinal modes of treatment. It can also be called as Therapeutic fasting. Although intermittent fasting is gaining increasing popularity in today's era, it had been suggested in Ayurveda since thousands of years ago and recommended by practicing Vaidyas in variety of diseases regularly. However fasting as langhana in certian medical conditions can not be counted under Daivavyapashraya chikitsa. If the fasting on a specific day of week or a month, for a specific deity and for a specific time period has been suggested as a way of curing a certain disease even if that medical condition is not otherwise listed under fit for langhana list. These fasts could have more religious angle to it than medical one.

In Raktaja Roga ([[Rakta Dhatu (रक्त धातु)|Rakta dhatu]] vitiation-related disorders), Upavasa is indicated along with purgation and other therapies. (cha.sutr.24.18)

In Raktaja Roga ([[Rakta Dhatu (रक्त धातु)|Rakta dhatu]] vitiation-related disorders), Upavasa is indicated along with purgation and other therapies. (cha.sutr.24.18)

=== Oshadhi ===

=== Oshadhi ===

Binding certain medicinal plants or roots in the form of poultice or pottali around the affected part is known as oshadhi chikitsa as a part of daiva vyapashraya chikitsa. Tying/possessing herbs as a preventive healthcare. ओषधीः प्रशस्ता धारयेत् <ref name=":2">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthana Adhyaya 8 Sutra 18)</ref>

Binding certain medicinal plants or roots in the form of poultice or pottali or as it is, around the certain body part is known as oshadhi chikitsa as a part of Daiva vyapashraya chikitsa. Tying/possessing herbs as a preventive healthcare is also recommended in [[Sadvrutta (सद्वृत्तम्)|Sadvrutta]] in Ayurveda.<blockquote>ओषधीः प्रशस्ता धारयेत् <ref name=":2">Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthana Adhyaya 8 Sutra 18)</ref></blockquote>There is mention of wearing Herbs along with mani in Vishamajwara-certain type of Jwara Roga (fever) as treatment.(cha.chi3.309)<blockquote>मणीनामोषधीनां च मङ्गल्यानां विषस्य च||३०९||

There is mention of wearing aushadhas along with mani in certain type of Jwara Roga(fever) as treatment.(cha.chi3.309)

धारणादगदानां च सेवनान्न भवेज्ज्वरः|३१०| (Char. Samh. 3.309-10)<ref>Charaka Samhita (Chikitsasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 309-10)</ref></blockquote>In children Brahmi, vacha etc are worn around neck, hand to boost immunity, and overall health. (asht.utt.1)<blockquote>जीवत्खङ्गादिशृङ्गोत्थान् सदा बालः शुभान् मणीन्||२६|| धारयेदौषधीः श्रेष्ठा ब्राह्मयैन्द्रीजीवकादिकाः|

In children Brahmi, vacha etc are worn around neck, hand to boost immunity, and overall health.(asht.utt.1)

हस्ताभ्यां ग्रीवया मूर्ध्ना विशेषात्सततं वचाम्||२७|| आयुर्मेधास्मृतिस्वास्थ्यकरीं रक्षोभिरक्षिणीम्| (Asht. Hrud. 1.26-28)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Uttartantram Adhyaya 1 Sutra 26-28)</ref></blockquote>

=== Pranipaata ===

=== Pranipaata ===

Namaskara or joining hands indicated surrendering oneself to deva(god),guru.

Namaskara or joining hands indicated surrendering oneself to deva(god),guru. <blockquote>प्रणिपातो देवादीनां शारीरो नमस्कारः (Char. Samh. Sutra. 11.54 Commentary)</blockquote>Complete surrender and devotion towards something can make one available to the grace.  

Surya namaskara also being one aspect of pranipaata has wide spread advantages.

 

Surya namaskara also being one aspect of pranipata has wide spread advantages.

=== Need of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa ===

=== Need of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa ===

Daiva means one's deeds, which are weak or strong in humans and are manifested perpetually. The effects of this daiva are manifested in a congenial environment. Thus, these factors determine the life span of an individual. (Cha.vim.3.35)

Daiva means one's deeds, which are weak or strong in humans and are manifested perpetually. The effects of this daiva are manifested in a congenial environment. Thus, these factors determine the life span of an individual.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Vimanasthana Adhyaya 3 Sutra 35)</ref> Any disease manifestation occurs as a result of [[Karma (कर्म)|karma]] (past life deeds) and so does human life, thus,  these aspects are managed with Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa to reduce the suffering.<ref>Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 25 Sutra 19)</ref>  

 

 

Any disease manifestation occurs as a result of karma(past life deeds) and so does human life, thus,  these aspects are managed with Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa to reduce the suffering. (cha.sut.25.19)

 

 

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There also are certain therapies which mildly corelate with Daivavyapashraya chikitsa, like hypnotherapy, behavioural therapy, crystal therapy,reiki, pranic healing etc.

There also are certain therapies which mildly corelate with Daivavyapashraya chikitsa, like hypnotherapy, behavioural therapy, crystal therapy,reiki, pranic healing etc.