The 8 Classification of Schools

Ayurveda is based on the Samkhya philosophy which is seeking knowledge of soul, mind, sense and body. 5 to 6 thousands years old Ayurveda is literaly a whole medical system called Ashtanga Ayurveda. it has 8 classification of schools and branches of treatment.

1- KAYA CHIKISTA Internal Medicine

2- SHALYA TANTRA Surgery

3- SHALAKYA TANTRA Ear, Nose, Throat, Eye

4- KAUMARBHRITYA Pediatrics

5- AGADA TANTRA Toxicology

6- BHUTA VIDYA Psychiatry

7- RASAYANA RejuvenationTherapy

8- VAJEEKARANA Aphrodisiac Therapy