2006-10-06 04:15:08 · 9 answers · asked by undertaker 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ayurveda (Devanagari: आयुर्वेद ) or ayurvedic medicine is a form of alternative medicine in use primarily in the Indian subcontinent. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of āyus "life" and veda "knowledge", and would roughly translate as the "Science of Life". [1] Ayurveda deals with the measures of healthy living, along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Ayurveda is also one among the few traditional systems of medicine involving surgery.
Ayurveda was first described by Agnivesha, in his book Agnivesh tantra. The book was later revised by Charaka, and renamed to Charaka Samhitā[2]. Another early text of Ayurveda is the Sushruta Samhitā, which in addition to the Charaka Samhitā, served as the textual material in the ancient Universities of Takshashila and Nalanda. [1] These texts are believed to have been written around the beginning of the Common Era, and is based on a holistic approach rooted in earlier Vedic culture. Its conspicuous use of the word veda, or knowledge, reveals its role in early Hinduism and explains its popularity in India. The origin of Ayurvedic medical sciences is claimed to come from a divine revelation from Lord Brahma.[2]
2006-10-06 04:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by softball_chick25276 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda is a form of alternative medicine common in India. Ayurveda deals with the measures of healthy living, along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Kinda like acupuncture and herbs for the Chinese.
2006-10-06 04:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by amy_melanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda (Devanagari: आयुर्वेद ) or ayurvedic medicine is a form of alternative medicine in use primarily in the Indian subcontinent. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of āyus "life" and veda "knowledge", and would roughly translate as the "Science of Life". [1] Ayurveda deals with the measures of healthy living, along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Ayurveda is also one among the few traditional systems of medicine involving surgery.
2006-10-06 04:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jemima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda is the Vedic system of health care that developed in India over 5000 years ago. A gift of the Gods, it was codified by the sage-physician Charaka and the sage-surgeon Shushruta. This ancient science is health, not disease, specific and takes into account the patient's entire personality - body, mind and spirit.
2006-10-06 04:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by talkingformydog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda can be defined as a system, which uses the inherent principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the individual's body, mind and spirit in perfect equilibrium with nature.
2014-07-30 20:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda is one of the most ancient healing traditions. It comes from India, and the theory is that this type of meditative healing has been known to help terminal patients completely heal, with no recurrence of their disease.
2006-10-06 04:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by brambleicedancer2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Question
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian stlye of Medicine curing people using herbs and what not!
Excellent medication
2006-10-06 04:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by *No Doubt* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of traditional Indian medicine. It is believed to have originated around 5000 BC. Derived from the Sanskrit words ‘ayu’ (life) and ‘ved’ (knowledge), Ayurveda is not just a health care system but a scientific lifestyle that promises you a balanced and harmonious life.
2017-03-30 03:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on Ayurveda.
2006-10-06 04:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋