What is Ayurveda and what is its origin?

Ayurveda is a traditional natural medicine science which was founded in India more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word Ayur which means life and Veda which means knowledge or science. It emphasizes on the harmonization of the body, mind and spirit by means of diet, lifestyle and natural remedies. Ayurveda is based on the writings of the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita and has been one of the oldest holistic systems of healing used in the world today. Know more about what is ayurveda