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Indian refers to something of, from, or related to the country of India. The term can also refer to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, also known as American Indians. In the context of health and medicine, Indian medicine refers to the traditional healing practices and medicinal plants used by indigenous peoples of India and American Indians.

Indian Medicine in India[edit | edit source]

Indian medicine in India, also known as Ayurveda, is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India. It's based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight disease. But treatments may be geared toward specific health problems.

Indian Medicine in America[edit | edit source]

Indian medicine in America, also known as Native American medicine, refers to the combined health practices of over 500 distinct nations that inhabited the Americas before the European arrival at the end of the fifteenth century. These practices varied widely, from tribe to tribe, and included various forms of herbal medicine, spiritual healing, and psychotherapy.

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