Ayurveda

{{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]

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↑ 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

[1] Medical Subject Headings,National Library of Medicine

[UKselect-Ch2-2] 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

[3] Medical Subject Hedings, National Library of Medicine

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