A comparison between the most widely used medicine systems in the world including Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda. Find a detailed overview here: http://healthmania.org/allopathy-homeopathy-and-ayurveda-a-comparison/

1. AYURVED
AHOMEOPATHY
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2. A
COMPARISON

3.  Derived from the Greek word allos
+ pathos, which means “other than
the disease.”
 A drug oriented methodology which
relies on hypothesis, experimentation
and the result of the experiment.
 It is received by the majority of the
nations around the globe and
commonly called as drug therapy.

4.  Derived from two Greek words
(homoios + pathos) meaning “like
disease”.
 Works on the principle of ‘Similia
Similibus Curcenter’ meaning like
cures like.
 Originated in 18th century and based
on the idea that substances that
produce symptoms of a disease will
have a curative effect on a sick person
having the same symptoms.

5. FEATURES
OF
HOMEOPATHY
Gives long
lasting to
permanent
relief
Treats all
aspects of a
person’s
body
Gentle,
harmless,
non-toxic,
free of side
effects
Friendly to children,
young and old
individuals
Treats allergic
disorders along with
other diseases
Does not
affects the
immune
system
It has no
expiry date
It is non-
addictive
and does
not disturb
digestive
system

6.  A Sanskrit word derived from ‘Ayus’
(life) and ‘Veda’ (knowledge), meaning
‘The Knowledge of Life’.
 Oldest science of treatment, originated
in India over 5000 years ago.
 Medical science which makes use of
inherent principles of nature to keep a
person healthy by keeping the mind,
body and spirit of in equilibrium with
nature.

8. Treats diseases using medicines derived from nature
Focuses on the root cause of a disease
Most effective, natural method to detox the body
Suggests individuals to follow specific lifestyle and nutritional
guidelines
Causes no side effects when taken specifically as prescribed
Effective in treating inflammatory, digestive, hormonal and
autoimmune conditions
Mother of all medicine systems

9. Ayurveda
 Believes in preventing a disease
 Compliments the Allopathic
medicine
 Uses herbs, minerals, animal
products such as milk and bones to
make medicine
 May incorporate a small amount of
toxic materials such as lead,
mercury, arsenic
Homeopathy
 Believes in curing a disease
 Against Allopathic medicine
 Uses various plants, synthetic
materials, mineral substances
diluted in alcohol or distilled water.
 Contain water and alcohol, and the
use of toxic materials is rare.

10. Homeopathy
 Mostly show permanent results
 Generally takes time to show
results as it focuses on hitting the
root cause of the disease
 Stimulate the immune system
which helps in healing the patient
naturally
 Non-toxic and do not have any
side effects
Allopathy
 Provides a partial and quick relief
from a disease which may not be
permanent.
 Show results very quickly, as it
immediately suppresses the
symptoms of a disease
 May affect the immune system
adversely
 Most of the medicines are
associated with some side effects

11. Allopathy
 Commonly called as
drug therapy
 Results in minor to major side
effects
 Focuses on suppressing the
signs and symptoms of a
disease
Ayurveda
 Known as science of natural
healing
 Scope of side effects is rare or
nil.
 Considers the detoxification as
a primary part of the
treatment.

12. Allopathy
Associated
with a chain
of side effects
connected
with every
medicine,
which can be
internal or
external.
Homeopathy
Generally
does not have
any side
effects when
taken in
adequate
amount and
proper
guidance.
Ayurveda
Associated
with a few side
effects which
are very mild
in nature.

13.  All the medicine systems have their own merits and demerits
and your choice should depend on the disease and its cause.
 It is important to know that one form of medication system
may be effective for a particular person or a particular disease
at a particular time, but may not at other point.

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