• Comprehensive system that places equal emphasis on the body, mind and spirit, and it strives to restore the innate harmony of the individual
• Ayurveda is the combination of two Sanskrit words– “ayu” meaning long life– “ved” meaning knowledge– “Knowledge or science of life”
• Practiced in India for over 5000 years• Covers all medical fields• Diagnosis done by observation, touch, and questioning• Four components to disease management• Physician, Drug, Patient,Attendant (such as a nurse)
