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Introduction	* Ancient origin: Proto Shiva in Yogic pose, 2350-2000 BCE Rigveda, c 1500–1000 BCE Indian-origin religions Ancient Hindu texts: Ayurveda Brhat Trayi Viswanatha chikitsa Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga Korunta Ancient pioneers: Agnivesha Ashvins Chyavana Dhanvantari Sushruta Patanjali
Eight limbs (specialised branches)	* Kāyachikitsā (general practice) Kaumāra-bhṛtya (paediatrics) Śalya (surgery) Śhālākya (ear, nose, and throat) Bhūtavidyā (exorcism) Agada (antidotes) Rasāyana (health tonics) Vājīkaraṇa (aphrodisiacs and fertility)
Basic concepts	* Agni (metabolic fire) Dhātu (bodily substances) Dosha (bodily humours) Mala (bodily wastes) Pañcabhūta (five elements)
Substances used	* Churna (medicinal powder) Gomutra (cow urine) Herbal preparations Polyherbal formulation Kaṣāyaṁ (water decoction) Sura (alcoholic drink)
Practices	* Abhyanga (massage) Basti (enema) Dinacharya (routine) Neti (nasal irrigation) Oil pulling Pulse diagnosis Rasaśāstra (alchemy) Samskara Shodhana Sattvic diet Svedana (steam bathing) Urine therapy Yoga as exercise Yoga for children Yoga for elderly Yoga for office Yoga for women