Ayurveda

noun

Ay·​ur·​ve·​da ˌī-ər-ˈvā-də 

-ˈve-

variants or less commonly ayurveda

: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India and seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy

Ayurvedic

ˌī-ər-ˈvā-dik 

-ˈve-

adjective

or less commonly ayurvedic

Examples of Ayurveda in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ananda in the Himalayas recognized that approximately one in sic women worldwide planning conception experience infertility, and has launched 14- and 21-day Fertility Enhancement programs rooted in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and transpersonal psychology. —Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024

To wit, cinnamon features in ancient medicinal traditions like Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and more. —Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

In its simplest form, Ayurveda seeks to restore a sense of balance and peace, which many of us are lacking. —Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Programmes start with the Approaching Ayurveda two-day programme, from €650 per person plus room rate. —Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit āyurvedaḥ, from āyuḥ life, vital power + vedaḥ knowledge

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Ayurveda

noun

Ay·​ur·​ve·​da ˌī-yər-ˈvād-ə, -ˈved- 

: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India, that preceded and evolved independently of Western medicine, and that seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy

Ayurvedic

-ik 

adjective

Ayurvedist

-əst 

noun