What is Ayurveda?
The age-old science of Ayurveda emerged in the Pre-Buddhist Era. The word 'Ayurveda' is made up of two words ‘Ayur’ that means life and ‘Veda’ means science. Ayurveda, the science of life, is a part of the 'Atharvaveda', and is commonly practised in the Indian kitchens, and makes for an integral part of the Indian daily lifestyle. It visualises the ‘life’ of an individual as a complex of the body, mind and spirit, and health to be a balance amongst them. Ayurveda goes beyond being a medical science. It has a holistic approach towards treatment, and takes into account the...