Ayurveda

American  

[ah-yer-vey-duh, -vee-] / ˈɑ yərˌveɪ də, -ˌvi- /

noun

1. the ancient Hindu art of medicine and of prolonging life.

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Ayurveda British  

/ -ˌviːdə, ˈɑːjʊˌveɪdə /

noun

1. Hinduism an ancient medical treatise on the art of healing and prolonging life, sometimes regarded as a fifth Veda

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Other Word Forms

• Ayurvedic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Ayurveda

< Sanskrit, equivalent to āyur- life, vital power + veda knowledge

Example Sentences

His wife, Devlukia, is a clinical dietitian, nutritionist who specializes in Ayurveda and author of the cookbook “JoyFull: Cook Effortlessly, Eat Freely, Live Radiantly,” which will be released Feb. 27.

From Los Angeles Times

Cherla said she had signed up for a program to receive a yoga instructor certification recognized by the Indian government’s Ayush Ministry, which promotes Ayurveda traditional medicine.

From Seattle Times

As well as cooking and cosmetics, it's been a staple of the traditional medicine practice of Ayurveda, used to treat a variety of conditions from arthritis to wind.

From Salon

Neti pots have been used for thousands of years as part of Ayurveda, a traditional health system with historical roots in India.

From Washington Post

The sisters had travelled together to Kerala - a popular tourist destination - to seek treatment at a traditional Ayurveda healing centre.

From BBC