European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA AND MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE ON SOCIAL HEALTH: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Dr. Vikas Jain*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda places special emphasis on moral principles and social health of human society. Ayurveda suggested various preventive, curative and promotional aspects which contributed towards the physical, mental, social and behavioral health of individual. Personal or social behaviour can improve personality of individual and also imparts good effects on society. Ayurveda has spoken about behaviour conducts in terms of "Sadvritta" which directly related with good health and self-control over one's senses. Sadvritta helps to built up social health by controlling three aspects; personal behavior, psychological behavior and social conducts. Emotional conducts, religious aspects, occupational conduct and moral conducts, etc. are affects social health greatly. One can live a healthy life by adhering to a proper code of conduct, daily routine, seasonal routine and Achara Rasayan, etc.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Social Health, Sadvritta, Behavior Conduct, Moral conduct.