Traditional medicine in India

Abstract

India has a long history of traditional medicine, and Ayurveda is the most representative system. Similar to traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda is a life science derived from experience. It emphasizes that human health requires both personalized medicine and a holistic approach. This article takes Ayurveda as an example to introduce traditional Indian medicine, hoping to provide readers with a preliminary understanding of the development of traditional medicine in India.

Keywords

• Traditional Indian medicine
• Ayurveda
• Five elements theory
• Three humoralisms theory