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Guide Notes: Ancient healthcare system, native to India, that is thought to be the oldest system known. According to Hindu mythology, it is the medicine of the gods. Today, it is practiced most commonly in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka as a holistic way of life rather than a religion.
Fast Facts:
- Based on five element system; Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether
- Three humors or "doshas" are Vata, Pitta and Kapha
- Derived from Sanskrit words "ayu" (life) and "veda" (knowledge)