This is a lovely article by Dr.ShriVaishna, an upcoming Ayurvedic doctor about Astrology and Ayurveda which is a rae and unknown area of interest in vedic sciences.
Vedic Astrology and Ayurveda are generally interlinked with each other. In olden times, Ayurveda Acharyas were well versed both in Astrology and Ayurveda. They mentioned about causes and prognosis of diseases in particular organ/ part of the body with their knowledge in planets and also kala (time) in which the medicines to be given for the patients. In medical therapies, Acharya Caraka(Ref:c.s.sutra.11) made a seperate division called DEIVA VYAPASRAYA CIKITSA like mantra, ausadha, mani, mangala, bali etc ..which are also a part of remedies for diseases mentioned in Ayurveda as well as in Astrology too.
