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4 Medicinal plants

1. Medicinal plants in Aurveda Encyclopedic knowledge

2. Around the words Vocabulary(self-studying)

3. Compound words Translation

4. Perfect Continuous Active Grammar

5. Follow-up Speaking

Medicinal Plants In Aurveda

Encyclopedic knowledge

Exercise 1. Before-reading the text answer some questions:

1. W hat do such notions as traditional and alternative medicine mean? What are the main differences?

2. What kinds of alternative medicine do you know?

3. What country is the motherland of Aurveda?

AYURVEDA MEDICINE
Active Vocabulary of The Text
to integrate	['ɪntɪgreɪt]	совмещать, интегрировать
contentment	[kən'tentmənt]	удовлетворение
treatment	['triːtmənt]	лечение
primary aim	['praɪm(ə)rɪ eɪm]	главная (основная) цель
reliance	[rɪ'laɪən(t)s]	доверие
spice	[spaɪs]	приправа
restore	[rɪ'stɔː]	восстанавливать
сurrently	['kʌr(ə)ntlɪ]	в настоящее время
to stage a comeback	[steɪʤ ə 'kʌmbæk ]	вернуться, возвратиться
to regard as	[rɪ'gɑːd æz]	считать (чем-либо)
surpass	[sə'pɑːs]	превосходить, превышать
in contrast to	[ɪn 'kɔntrɑːst tuː]	в отличие от

Exercise 2. Read and translate the text.

A yurveda medicine

Ayurvedic Medicine is also called Ayurveda. It is a system of medicine that originated in India several thousand years ago. The term Ayurveda combines two Sanskrit words: ayur, which means life, and veda, which means science or knowledge. Ayurveda means "the science of life." Ayurveda is a whole medical system which integrates and balances the body, mind, and spirit (thus, it is considered "holistic"). This balance is necessary for contentment and good health. Ayurveda also proposes treatments for specific health problems. A primary aim of Ayurvedic medicine is to cleanse the body of substances that can cause disease. This helps re-establish the harmony and balance necessary for optimal health. Ayurveda has long been the main system of health care in India. Over 500 million people in India rely solely on Ayurveda today.

Reliance on Herbs

According to World Health Organization report, over 80% of the world population relies on plant-based traditional medicine for their primary healthcare needs. In Ayurveda, the distinction between food and medicine is not as clear as in Western medicine. Food and diet are important components of Ayurvedic practice, and so there is a heavy reliance on treatments based on herbs and plants, oils (such as sesame oil), common spices (such as turmeric), and other naturally occurring substances.

C urrently, some 5,000 products are included in the "pharmacy" of Ayurvedic treatments. Historically, plant compounds have been grouped into categories according to their effects. For example, some compounds are thought to heal, promote vitality, or relieve pain. The compounds are described in many texts prepared through national medical agencies in India. The following are examples of commonly used herbs:

• The spice turmeric has been used for various diseases and conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and wound healing.

• An extract from the resin from a tropical shrub (Commiphora mukul, or guggul) has been used for a variety of illnesses. In recent years, there has been research interest in its use to lower cholesterol.

• The essential oil extracted from Holy Basil is used as counteract depression and mental stress.

• Roots of Taggar (or Indian Valerian) is used as a remedy for hysteria, hypochondriasis, nervous unrest and emotional stress. Also useful in clearing voice and acts as stimulant in advance stage of fever and nervous disorder.

• Ephedra helps in controlling asthma. It is widely used for acute muscular and bronchial asthma. It is also used as a headache reliever.

• Aloe Vera is used for improving digestion. It is a natural moisturizer for getting soft skin. It is also used externally to restore skin tissues and for healing burns, minor cuts and sores.

Ayurveda and variations of it have been practiced for centuries in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. The professional practice of Ayurveda in the United States, Russia and other European countries began to grow and became more visible in the late 20th century. At present herbs are staging a comeback and herbal ‘renaissance’ is happening all over the globe. The herbal products today symbolize safety in contrast to the synthetics that are regarded as unsafe to human and environment. Although herbs had been priced for their medicinal, flavouring and aromatic qualities for centuries, the synthetic products of the modern age surpassed their importance, for a while. However, the blind dependence on synthetics is over and people are returning to the naturals with hope of safety and security.

Exercise 3. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences.

1. Ayurveda originated in Japan 100 years ago. ___

2. Aurveda helps to cleanse the body of substances, causing different diseases. ___

3. The distinction between food and medicines is clear in Ayurveda. ___

4. Most people rely on plant-based traditional medicine. ___

5. At present time people try to avoid using medicinal plants for treatment. ___

E

promote vitality a remedy for wound healing act as stimulant

helps in controlling restore skin tissue widely used for used externally

xercise 4. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

1. Common St. John’s Wort is a ______ _______ plant.

2. Coltsfoot is _____ _______ ___ treatment of respiratory infection.

3. Dill, coriander and parsley___ __ _______ for the stomach action.

4. Ointment with calendula is ____ _________ and helps to _______ ______ ________.

5. Foxglove _______ ___ _________ the heartbeat.

6. Aromatherapy __________ ___________ and provide energy.

7. Indian Valerian is __ ________ ___ nervous unrest and emotional stress.

Exercise 5. Answer the following questions:

1. What is Aurveda?

2. Why is Ayurveda becoming more and more popular at the present time?

3. What are the advantages of plant-based medicines?

4. What effect can different plants have on human body and mind?