AY 1600 - Ayurvedic History

This course explores the 5,000 year history that has contributed to the orderly development of the science of Ayurveda. This course imparts in depth knowledge of the congregation of different medicinal and therapeutic information in the VEDAS. Detailed knowledge of various spiritual influences, deities, and sages along with their philosophical contributions to the development of Ayurveda has been described. This course also examines the legendary origin of Ayurveda from various classical texts, and informs students about the archeological findings and manuscripts in support of historical events. The course also updates the student with the current status of Ayurveda globally, especially its role in the healthcare industry in western countries.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 30

Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Letter