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<li style="font-weight:bold">Application in preventive healthcare:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">''Namarupa vijnana'' emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance in one's doshas, diet, and lifestyle to prevent illness and promote overall well-being. It offers guidelines for daily routines (''dinacharya'') and seasonal practices (''ritucharya'').</span></li></ol>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Application in preventive healthcare:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">''Namarupa vijnana'' emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance in one's doshas, diet, and lifestyle to prevent illness and promote overall well-being. It offers guidelines for daily routines (''dinacharya'') and seasonal practices (''ritucharya'').</span></li></ol>
== Contemporary relevance ==
<p style="text-align:justify;">In an era dominated by modern medicine and technology, Ayurveda, with its reliance on namarupa vijnana, continues to offer valuable insights into holistic healthcare. Integrative medicine approaches are increasingly recognizing the importance of considering mind, body, and spirit in healthcare, aligning with ayurvedic principles.<ref name="ref9">Mann M, Pathak SR. Chapter 12 - Ayurveda: A new dimension in the era of modern medicine. In: Tewari A, Tiwari S, editors. Synthesis of Medicinal Agents from Plants [Internet]. Elsevier; 2018 [cited 2023 Nov 22]. p. 283–303. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978008102071500012X</ref> <br/>The basis of nomenclature in ayurveda is rooted in a systematic and holistic approach to classifying and naming various elements within the natural world. Nomenclature in ayurveda plays a crucial role in understanding and effectively utilizing herbs, diseases, bodily constituents, and other components of this ancient system of medicine. Here, we will explore the fundamental principles and factors that underlie the nomenclature in ayurveda:</p>
<ol style="text-align:justify;"><li style="font-weight:bold">Naming based on Sanskrit language:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Sanskrit is the primary language for nomenclature in ayurveda. It is a classical language with a rich vocabulary that allows precise and descriptive naming. The use of Sanskrit ensures consistency and clarity in communication among ayurvedic practitioners and scholars.</span><li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Naming of herbs and plants:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Herbs and plants used in ayurvedic medicine are named according to their physical attributes, qualities, and actions. Descriptive names help in identifying the therapeutic properties of each herb. For example, "Tulasi" (Ocimum sanctum) is also known as Holy Basil. Its name "Tulasi" signifies its sacred and purifying nature.</span><li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Rasa, virya, and vipaka:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">The taste (rasa), potency (virya), and post-digestive effect (vipaka) of substances are considered in their nomenclature. These qualities provide insights into how a substance interacts with the body. For instance, a bitter-tasting herb with cooling potency and a post-digestive sweet effect may be used to pacify excess heat in the body. For instance, chilly is termed as katuveerya, Picrorhizza as katuka. </span><li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Classifying body constituents:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">In Ayurveda, the body is described in terms of its doshika composition and its physical and functional components, known as "dhatu" and "mala." Each of these components is named and classified according to its specific attributes. For example, "rakta" represents blood, and it is characterized by its red colour, liquid nature, and association with the pitta dosha.</span><li>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Nomenclature of ayurvedic therapies:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Various therapeutic procedures and therapies in ayurveda are named based on their techniques, effects, and the substances involved. For instance, "shirodhara" involves the continuous pouring of herbal oils or liquids onto the forehead (shira) and is used for relaxation and balancing the mind.</span><li></ol>
<li style="font-weight:bold">Cultural and historical significance:<br/><span style="font-weight:normal">Many names in ayurveda carry cultural and historical significance. They indicate historical figures, ancient sages, or traditional practices. These names serve to connect ayurvedic knowledge to its cultural and historical roots.</span><li></ol>
<p style="text-align:justify;">In summary, nomenclature in ayurveda is a comprehensive system that combines linguistic precision, doshic considerations, qualities of substances, and clinical observations to name and classify elements within the realm of ayurvedic medicine. This systematic approach aids in effective communication, precise diagnosis, and personalized treatment, contributing to the holistic and time-tested nature of ayurveda as a healthcare system.</p>
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