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Ayurveda
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Ayurveda

Basically naturopathic (see naturopathy) system of medicine widely practised in India and based on principles derived from the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas. Hospital treatments and remedial prescriptions tend to be nonspecific and to coordinate holistic therapies for body, mind, and spirit.



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Also be aware that despite Ayurveda being a broad science it may also have its advantages and disadvantages, depending on the category of the Ayurvedic system.
Amla also know as amalaki, dhatriphala and in Sanskrit and Emblica officinalis scientifically, is the most widely used herb in the ayurvedic system of medicine.
Indian head massage is based on the ayurvedic system of healing which has been practised in India for over a 1,000 years.
 
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