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Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery ( B.A.M.S ) is a degree conferred to those who have studied the ayurveda system of medicine in India( Bharat ). The degree is of five and half years duration including 1 year internship. The person having a BAMS degree can practice Ayurveda in India.There is also teaching of modern anatomy,physiology,principles of medicine,social and preventive medicine,toxicology,forensic medicine,botany,ENT,principles of surgery,etc along with ayurvedic topics. There are post graduate courses available after BAMS, such as M.A.Sc.

Ayurvedacharya title is given to the recipient of a Bachelor Degree of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) by an accredited University.

This Sanskrit word is composed of two parts, Ayurveda means Science of Life and Acharya (lit. master). The title denotes a master or expert in the understanding and practice of Ayurveda. Doctorate also awarded.

As per Indian heritage and science "Ayurveda" is a Upaveda or anexture of four main vedas(Knowledge Systems). The famous treaties of Ayurveda, "Charaka Samhita" by sage "agnivesa",which was later redacted by sage Charaka, details the general medicine of ayurveda . "Sushruta Samhita" of Sage "Sushruta" (compiled by Buddhist Monk Abbot Nagarjuna Bodhisattva) deals Ayurvedic surgical procedures . Finally is Vaghata's Astanga Hridayam and Astanga sangraha which are independent compilation work on above two.

In the Ayurvedic system, prevention of all types of diseases have a more prominent place,including restructuring of the patient's lifestyle to align with the course of nature and the six seasons, which will help with wellness.

[edit] External links

• Ayuveda Education
• National Institute of Ayurveda
• Ayurveda Vidyapeeth
• SDM Ayurveda College

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