Ayurveda Definition

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Constantly evolving over the ages, Ayurveda remains an influential system of medicine in India. Some of the earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India. About 41 years ago, in 1970, the Indian Medical Central Council Act was passed by the Parliament of India. The act aims to standardize qualifications for Ayurveda and provide accredited institutions for its study and research In India, over 100 colleges offer degrees in traditional ayurvedic medicine.

Ayurveda Word Origin & History

ayurvedic
1917, “pertaining to traditional Hindu science of medicine,” from ayurveda “science of life,” from ayur “life” + veda “knowledge.”
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Ay·ur·ve·da definition

Ayurveda Medical Dictionary Definition*
[from Sanskrit, from ?yur life + veda knowledge]**

Pronunciation: /??-y?r-?v?d-?, -?ved-/
Function: n
: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India, that preceded and evolved independently of Western medicine, and that seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy
Ay·ur·ve·dic Pronunciation: /-ik/
Function: adj
Ay·ur·ve·dist Pronunciation: /-?st/
Function: n
Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary, © 2007 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom. ~ Buddha

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; for it becomes your destiny. ~ Author Unknown

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