Ayurvedic medicine

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Ayurvedic medicine (I-yer-VAY-dik MEH-dih-sin) is a medical system from India that has been used for thousands of years.

The goal is to cleanse the body and to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit. It uses diet, herbal medicines, exercise, meditation, breathing, physical therapy, and other methods.

Alternative medicine[edit | edit source]

It is a type of Complementary medicine and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy.

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called Ayurveda.

Ayurvedic medicine Resources
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