Facts on Ayurveda

1. Ayurveda, the "science of life and longevity," has been in practice in the Indian subcontinent for about 5000 years. It is perhaps the oldest system of healing in the world. Today, there is a growing awareness about Ayurveda, amongst people across the globe.

2. The word "Ayurveda" is the combination of "ayus" & "veda," a derivation of Sanskrit words that means "life" and "knowledge" . Hence, it is the "Science of life" or "knowledge of life."

3. It is one of the oldest systems of health care that deals with the prevention and cure of life.

4. Sage Charaka has being credited to be Ayurveda's founding father.

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