A more simple thesis of Rasa or taste helps every individual to judge the proportions of the classical elements and their effect as remedies for disease. Opthalmology - Shalakyatantra Included in Shalakyantantra is the minor surgery of the head organs. As today's population enjoys an increased life expectancy, this branch of Ayurveda serves to increase the quality of life of the aged and reduces the onslaught of chronic disease. The practical application of Ayurveda Toxicology is today only relevant in hot climatic zones, where there exist a wide variety of poisonous animals. Psychiatry - Bhutavidya Physical therapies are very useful measures to treat psychiatric ailments.
Psychotherapies are other useful treatments.
Vedic Geomancy - Vastu Applied geomancy principles at the location of therapies and at the residence of the patient will increase the effect of other therapies. Medical Astrology - Jyotisha Major operations and therapies should be planned according to the horoscope of the patient. Astrology can also be used as a diagnostic and prognostic tool. Medical Ethics are of foremost importance in Ayurvedic medicine. The Doctoral Candidate will need to spend 30 days internship with an Ayurvedic Physician in a clinical setting assisting in the practice of Ayurveda.