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'''Ayurveda''' is traditional Hindu system of medicine which is based on customs, beliefs, and practices of the Hindu culture. Ayurveda means "the science of Life": veda - science, ayur - life.<ref>''Medical Subject Headings'',National Library of Medicine''</ref> The U.K. defines it as a Group 3a "Long-established and traditional systems of healthcare", originating in India, based upon the principle of mind- spirit-body interaction and employing natural herbs, usually mixtures, in treatment.<ref name=UKselect-Ch2>{{citation | {{subpages | ||
'''Ayurveda''' is a traditional Hindu system of medicine which is based on customs, beliefs, and practices of the Hindu culture. Ayurveda means "the science of Life": veda - science, ayur - life.<ref>''Medical Subject Headings'',National Library of Medicine''</ref> The U.K. defines it as a Group 3a "Long-established and traditional systems of healthcare", originating in India, based upon the principle of mind-spirit-body interaction and employing natural herbs, usually mixtures, in treatment.<ref name=UKselect-Ch2>{{citation | |||
| url = http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld199900/ldselect/ldsctech/123/12302.htm | | url = http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld199900/ldselect/ldsctech/123/12302.htm | ||
| author = Select Committee appointed to consider Science and Technology, U.K. Parliament | | author = Select Committee appointed to consider Science and Technology, U.K. Parliament | ||
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{{subpages Ayurveda is a traditional Hindu system of medicine which is based on customs, beliefs, and practices of the Hindu culture. Ayurveda means "the science of Life": veda - science, ayur - life.[1] The U.K. defines it as a Group 3a "Long-established and traditional systems of healthcare", originating in India, based upon the principle of mind-spirit-body interaction and employing natural herbs, usually mixtures, in treatment.[2] or maintain good health.[3]
References
- ↑ Medical Subject Headings,National Library of Medicine
- ↑ Select Committee appointed to consider Science and Technology, U.K. Parliament (21 November 2000), Chapter 2: Disciplines examined, Definitions of the Various CAM Therapies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- ↑ Medical Subject Hedings, National Library of Medicine