I have this soap that is called ayurvedic soap. The brand name is Chandrika. It is green and smells really good. I just don't know what it means. I have heard the word used other places as well.
2007-01-16 14:02:53 · 4 answers · asked by Patchouli 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Ayurveda - this actually is an ancient system of healing, which uses a variety of herbs to cure ailments and increase immunity. A minor form is used widely in Indian homes, for curing day-to-day illnesses like common colds, etc - called home remedies.
An ayurvedic soap - well, is not COMPLETELY ayurvedic, because to be a soap, it will have required chemicals. Typically in ayurveda, certain powders are used for cleaning the body while bathing. I have used these and they feel heavenly.
An ayurvedic soap probably differs from others in that it might contain all plant based extracts/ fragrances, and minimum amount of chemicals. (Almost all foreign soaps contain animal products - these are not present in such soaps)
2007-01-16 14:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Reiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term 'Ayurveda' is a Sanskrit name , Ayu='long life' Veda= 'knowledge' which means 'the knowledge of long life'. Ayurveda is therefore a 'way of life' rather than a system of medicine. Ayurveda uses herbs with medicinal properties , for treating diseases. There is a new trend in society to go for natural things and therefore manufacturers of cosmetics are now adding one or two herbal extract into soaps and call them as 'Ayurveda' soap or herbal soap. This is common for toothpaste as well. There are many herbs like 'neem' that are provan for their germicidal properties and good for 'skincare' and used widely in Ayurveda. But, do not expect miracles to happen, after using them because the amount of herbal goodness in those soaps are minute. Do not be carried away by the term 'Ayurveda' in soaps because they are mostly marketing tricks.
Wisdom of Ayurveda is invaluable and is a blessing to the mankind.
2007-01-18 01:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chandra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda means science of life. Ayur means life and veda means ancient science in india. Ayurveda is an alternative medicine. You can know more about ayurveda from the website http://www.ayur-vedic.com
2007-01-17 06:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means disposed of toxins and acidity in excess.
Diaphragm surrendered (pali, sanskrit and hindu).
Get those beans complaining, do care not for their words, though, they are already full of you. Vitamins and all what is good for you. As some might say all your work conditions.
That line about all your body needs is about rigveda.
Disposal surrendered
2007-01-16 22:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Manny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋