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# Ayurveda

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Ayurveda is an ancient medical science. The word, ayurveda is composed of two words of Sanskrit, ayur (meaning life) and veda (meaning knowledge. Thus Ayurveda is a medical science of Ancient India. It deals with matters relating to health, day-to-day life and longevity(long life). Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine and medication, based on experience and observation. This system of medicine and medication is more than 3000 years old. According to mythological story, Dhanvantari was the first physician to use ayurveda. In modern India also, Ayurveda is being used. It has also reached outside India, and several persons from other countries also take advantage of ayurveda.

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