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Āyurveda

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term, made up of the words "ayus" and "veda." "Ayus" means life and "Veda" means knowledge or science. The term "ayurveda" thus means 'the knowledge of life' or 'the science of life'. According to the ancient Ayurvedic scholar Charaka, "ayu" comprises the mind, body, senses and the soul. It is Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is an intricate medical system that originated in Bharat thousands of years ago. The fundamentals of Ayurveda can be found in the Vedas contains a series of prescriptions that can help humans overcome various ailments. The aim of this system is to prevent illness, heal the sick and preserve life. This can be summed up as follows: 1. To protect health and prolong life ("Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam") 2. To eliminate diseases and dysfunctions of the body ("Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha") Ayurve