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# Jara Chikitsa OR Rasayanatantra: जराचिकित्सा । रसायनतन्त्रम् । (Geriatrics, Rejuvenation)

# Jara Chikitsa OR Rasayanatantra: जराचिकित्सा । रसायनतन्त्रम् । (Geriatrics, Rejuvenation)

# Vrsha Chikitsa OR Vjikaranatantra: वृषचिकित्सा । वाजीकरणम् । (Aphrodisiac therapy, treatments assisting natural conception and fertility)

# Vrsha Chikitsa OR Vjikaranatantra: वृषचिकित्सा । वाजीकरणम् । (Aphrodisiac therapy, treatments assisting natural conception and fertility)

=== Kayachikitsa: कायचिकित्सा । (Internal Medicine for systemic diseases caused due to disturbances in Agni) ===

=== Kayachikitsa: कायचिकित्सा । (Internal Medicine) ===

The word Kayachikitsa is composed of 2 parts. First is काय । Kaay, meaning complete physical body composed of multiple अवयवाः । Avayava (various organs and systems) in all the stages of life, while चिकित्सा । Chikitsa refers to the treatment methods. Thus, Kayachikitsa offers the knowledge of treatments for bodily diseases. This branch is commonly co related with internal medicine. It is believed that imbalances in दोषाः । Dosha, धातवः । Dhatu, मलाः। Mala and अग्निः । Agni are the fundamental causes for development of almost all the diseases. These imbalances can be managed using various orally administered medicines, पथ्यम् । dietary regimens, lifestyle changes and other important methods like पंचकर्मः। Panchakarma. Hence, Kayachikitsa is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with management of systemic disorders.  

It deals with Internal Medicine for systemic diseases caused due to disturbances in Agni. The word Kayachikitsa is composed of 2 parts. First is काय । Kaay, meaning complete physical body composed of multiple अवयवाः । Avayava (various organs and systems) in all the stages of life, while चिकित्सा । Chikitsa refers to the treatment methods. Thus, Kayachikitsa offers the knowledge of treatments for bodily diseases. This branch is commonly co related with internal medicine. It is believed that imbalances in दोषाः । Dosha, धातवः । Dhatu, मलाः। Mala and अग्निः । Agni are the fundamental causes for development of almost all the diseases. These imbalances can be managed using various orally administered medicines, पथ्यम् । dietary regimens, lifestyle changes and other important methods like पंचकर्मः। Panchakarma. Hence, Kayachikitsa is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with management of systemic disorders.  

=== Baala Chikitsa OR Koumarbhrutyatantram: बालचिकित्सा । कौमारभृत्यतन्त्रम् । (Treatment of neonates, infants and children like Paediatrics) ===

=== Baala Chikitsa OR Koumarabhrutyatantram: बालचिकित्सा । कौमारभृत्यतन्त्रम् । (Paediatrics) ===

This branch includes knowledge of treating diseases occurring in neonates, infants and children. Diseases in this age group are considered to be caused by imbalances in nutrition, contaminated breast milk from feeding mother and sometimes some unknown factors or evil forces known as ग्रह । Graha. Causes, Clinical manifestations and methods to treat these diseases can be found in Kaumarbhrutya which is also known as Balachikitsa.  

This branch includes knowledge of treating diseases occurring in neonates, infants and children. Diseases in this age group are considered to be caused by imbalances in nutrition, contaminated breast milk from feeding mother and sometimes some unknown factors or evil forces known as ग्रह । Graha. Causes, Clinical manifestations and methods to treat these diseases can be found in Kaumarbhrutya which is also known as Balachikitsa.  

=== Graha Chikitsa OR Bhootavidyaa : ग्रहचिकित्सा । भूतविद्या । (Demonology / Psychology) ===

=== Graha Chikitsa OR Bhootavidya : ग्रहचिकित्सा । भूतविद्या । (Demonology / Psychology) ===

This branch focuses on management of various diseases caused due to unknown etiological factors which might include ill spirits, demons, astrological factors etc. these factors primarily affect चेतस् । Chetas. Hence this branch offers knowledge of methods to fight psychological and psycho-somatic diseases. It includes mention of various शान्तिकर्माणि । Shantikarmas, मन्त्राः। Mantras etc.  

This branch focuses on management of various diseases caused due to unknown etiological factors which might include ill spirits, demons, astrological factors etc. these factors primarily affect चेतस् । Chetas. Hence this branch offers knowledge of methods to fight psychological and psycho-somatic diseases. It includes mention of various शान्तिकर्माणि । Shantikarmas, मन्त्राः। Mantras etc. This aspect is considered unique to Ayurveda.  

=== Urdhvaanga Chikitsa or Shalakyatantra: उर्ध्वाङ्गचिकित्सा। शालाक्यतन्त्रम्। (Treatment of disease occurring in head and neck) ===

=== Urdhvaanga Chikitsa or Shalakyatantra: उर्ध्वाङ्गचिकित्सा। शालाक्यतन्त्रम्। (Head and Neck Treatment) ===

It involves treatment of diseases occurring in head and neck. Includes diseases of Ear, Eyes, Oral cavity, Nose etc. Shalakya is the term derived from the name of instrument शलाका। 'Shalaka' appearing like a probe. Since most of the procedures performed in head and neck region involve use of this instrument. The entire branch is thus named after it.  

It involves treatment of diseases occurring in head and neck. Includes diseases of Ear, Eyes, Oral cavity, Nose etc. Shalakya is the term derived from the name of instrument शलाका। 'Shalaka' appearing like a probe. Since most of the procedures performed in head and neck region involve use of this instrument. The entire branch is thus named after it.  

=== Shalya Chikitsa: शल्यचिकित्सा। (Surgical procedures involving use of blunt and sharp instruments, fire, Kshara and bloodletting) ===

=== Shalya Chikitsa: शल्यचिकित्सा। (Surgery) ===

Commonly referred as Surgery. It involves the knowledge of various procedures performed using various types of blunt यन्त्रम्। and शस्त्रम्। sharp instruments, क्षाराः । Ksharas (Alkaline Ash like substances), अग्निः । fire and various local treatments for wound healing.

It consists of surgical procedures involving use of blunt and sharp instruments, fire, Kshara and bloodletting and hence commonly referred as Surgery. Knowledge of various procedures performed using various types of blunt यन्त्रम्। and शस्त्रम्। sharp instruments, क्षाराः । Ksharas (Alkaline Ash like substances), अग्निः । fire and various local treatments for wound healing are described here.

=== Damstra Chikitsa OR Agadatantra: दन्ष्ट्राचिकित्सा । अगदतन्त्रम् । (similar to Toxicology) ===

=== Damstra Chikitsa OR Agadatantra: दन्ष्ट्राचिकित्सा । अगदतन्त्रम् । (Toxicology) ===

Agadatantra is a very well-developed branch in Ayurveda which deals with management of poisoning from various sources like snakes, insects, food combinations, natural and artificial poisons etc. It provides details of identification, causes, clinical manifestations and methods to eliminate the poison from body. Commonly referred as Toxicology in Ayurveda.  

Agadatantra is a very well-developed branch in Ayurveda which deals with management of poisoning from various sources like snakes, insects, food combinations, natural and artificial poisons etc. It provides details of identification, causes, clinical manifestations and methods to eliminate the poison from body. Commonly referred as Toxicology in Ayurveda.  

Rasayana tantra is a specialty of Ayurveda. It is also known as Jarachikitsa. Various methods to prevent premature ageing, achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endurance and immunity are discussed under this branch of Ayurveda. The word जरा । ‘Jara’ means Ageing or senility. Thus, Jarachikitsa also signifies the specialty treatments in Ayurveda for diseases occurring in old age. Therefore, this branch is commonly referred to as Geriatrics but its scope is not limited to the subject of Geriatrics.  

Rasayana tantra is a specialty of Ayurveda. It is also known as Jarachikitsa. Various methods to prevent premature ageing, achieve longevity (by preventing diseases and preserving the health), increase the strength, endurance and immunity are discussed under this branch of Ayurveda. The word जरा । ‘Jara’ means Ageing or senility. Thus, Jarachikitsa also signifies the specialty treatments in Ayurveda for diseases occurring in old age. Therefore, this branch is commonly referred to as Geriatrics but its scope is not limited to the subject of Geriatrics.  

=== Vrusha Chikitsa OR Vjikaranatantra: वृषचिकित्सा । वाजीकरणतन्त्रम् । (Aphrodisiac therapy, treatments assisting natural conception and fertility) ===

=== Vrusha Chikitsa OR Vjikaranatantra: वृषचिकित्सा । वाजीकरणतन्त्रम् । (Aphrodisiac therapy) ===

Vajikarana tantra is also known as Vrishachikitsa in Ayurveda. This stream of Ayurveda offers knowledge of methods to treat diseases related to reproduction. This involves use of medicines, diet, lifestyle modifications and psychotherapy to correct the imbalances that cause deficiency, impurity, insufficient production and dryness of रेतस् । Retas (Commonly known as शुक्रम्। Shukra, which is one of the 7 Dhatus of पुरुषः । Purusha and is responsible for reproduction. Not equal to but similar to semen). It elaborates on the therapeutic measures for nourishment, fortification and enhancement of the quality and quantity of Shukra. Moreover, it also provides knowledge about methods to increase the libido and aphrodisiac agents.  

Vajikarana tantra is also known as Vrishachikitsa in Ayurveda. This stream of Ayurveda offers knowledge of methods to treat diseases related to reproduction. This involves use of medicines, diet, lifestyle modifications and psychotherapy to correct the imbalances that cause deficiency, impurity, insufficient production and dryness of रेतस् । Retas (Commonly known as शुक्रम्। Shukra, which is one of the 7 Dhatus of पुरुषः । Purusha and is responsible for reproduction. Not equal to but similar to semen). It elaborates on the therapeutic measures for nourishment, fortification and enhancement of the quality and quantity of Shukra. Moreover, it also provides knowledge about methods to increase the libido and aphrodisiac agents.