Ayurveda Definition

īyər-vādə, -vē-
noun
A traditional Hindu system of medicine practiced in India since the first century a.d. and using combinations of herbs, purgatives, rubbing oils, etc. in treating diseases.
Webster's New World
The ancient Hindu science of health and medicine, based on maintaining balance among the five elements earth, air, fire, water, and ether.
American Heritage Medicine

Origin of Ayurveda

  • Sanskrit āyurvedaḥ āyuḥ life, health aiw- in Indo-European roots vedaḥ knowledge, lore weid- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Ayurveda Sentence Examples

  • The word is an acronym for Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda.

  • Ayurveda involves ancient practices from India to heal and prevent disease while keeping the body and spirit in harmony.

  • Nutrition counseling courses are based upon the ancient science of healing Ayurveda.

  • According to Maharishi Ayurveda, conception takes place due to healthy sperm, healthy ovum, and a healthy uterus.

  • In the Ayurveda methods of treatment used by ancient India cultures, cinnamon was heavily used as a tool for improving diabetes, colds and indigestion.

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