Ayurveda
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of Ayurveda
< Sanskrit, equivalent to āyur- life, vital power + veda knowledge
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Ayurveda, India's ancient traditional medical system, and alcohol are the main targets of his criticism.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Tulsi is widely regarded as a preeminent herb in Ayurveda.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
In order to treat that imbalance, Ayurveda encourages lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain the balance between body, mind, spirit and the environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
But many practitioners of Ayurveda or other traditional Indian medicine aver that the churning process used to prepare lassi breaks down the glial proteins in the dairy, making it even easier to digest.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
They profess to practise on the principles of Ayurveda, the best standard work on Hindoo Medical Science, and their mode of treatment is much appreciated by respectable Hindoos.
From The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal by Shib Chunder Bose
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