Ayurveda literally means "Science of Life and Longevity"
and is considered to be the traditional system of medicine
Ayurveda is a science in the sense that it is a complete system. It is a qualitative, holistic science of health and longevity, a philosophy and system of healing the whole person, body and mind.
The origin of this system goes back to a far past, in which philosophy
and medicine were not separated. Therefore, philosophical views have strongly influenced the Ayurvedic way of thinking.