BAMS BAMS is an undergraduate degree program in the field of Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago. Here’s a brief history and overview of BAMS
Ancient Origins of Ayurveda:
Vedic Period (c. 1500 BCE – 500 BCE):
- Ayurveda’s roots trace back to the Vedic period in India. It is mentioned in the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
- Ancient sages and scholars such as Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata made significant contributions to Ayurveda through their writings and teachings.
Classical Texts:
Charaka Samhita: Attributed to Charaka, this text focuses on internal medicine (Kayachikitsa).Sushruta Samhita: Attributed to Sushruta, this text is renowned for its detailed descriptions of surgical techniques and is considered the foundational text of Ayurvedic surgery (Shalya Tantra).Ashtanga Hridaya and Ashtanga Sangraha: Written by Vagbhata, these texts summarize and systematize the earlier works of Charaka and Sushruta.
