The first known references to mouth rinsing is in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, about 2700 BC, for treatment of gingivitis.

Breatharianism is a related concept, in which believers claim food and possibly water are not necessary, and that humans can be sustained solely by prana ( the vital life force in Hinduism ), or, according to some, by the energy in sunlight ( according to Ayurveda, sunlight is one of the main sources of prana ).

Unani medicine is very close to Ayurveda.

Ancient Indian medicine, Ayurveda has recommended its use in food for its medicinal value, much of which is now being researched in the modern day.

Turmeric paste, as part of both home remedies and Ayurveda, is also said to improve the skin and is touted as an anti-aging agent.

Maharishi Ayurveda is an alternative system of health care that aims to restore balance in the physiology, eliminate impurities, and awaken the body's natural healing mechanisms.

Maharishi Sthapatya Veda is a system of architectural and planning principles based on " ancient Sanskrit texts " The movement also operates numerous schools and universities, offers monastic programs called Mother Divine and Thousand Headed Purusha, operates health centers such as The Raj and Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center, assorted businesses such as Maharishi Ayurveda Products International and several TM-centered communities.

Hence, it is traditionally recommended during early summer in Ayurveda ( that is, the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu Calendar which usually falls in the month of March – April ).

According to Ayurveda, consumption of sagu helps to maintain a low body temperature and is easily digested, and thus can be part of the diet for patients.

In Ayurveda the herb is used to increase pitta ( fire, bile ) dosha and to enhance penetration in small doses.

Amomum is used as a spice and as an ingredient in traditional medicine in systems of the traditional Chinese medicine in China, in Ayurveda in India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

Myrrh is used more frequently in Ayurveda and Unani medicine, which ascribe tonic and rejuvenative properties to the resin.

Myrrh ( daindhava ) is used in many specially processed rasayana formulas in Ayurveda.

It is also used in these areas in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine streams since time immemorial.

It is used to relieve acute muscular and rheumatic pains ( when it is called teamsters ' tea ), as a stimulant, and in the cardio tonics in Ayurveda.

Abies webbiana or Talispatra is used in Ayurveda as an antitussive drug.

Vedic astrology is a relatively recent term, entering common usage in the 1980s with self-help publications on Ayurveda or Yoga.

In India, the Ayurveda is traditional medicine that emphasizes plant-based treatments, hygiene, and balance in the body ’ s state of being.

As such ghee is used to treat constipation and ulcers in Ayurveda.

In Ayurveda, Musk has been considered as a life saving drug and used in various cardiac, mental and neurological disorders.

In the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda, hibiscus, especially white hibiscus and red hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ), is considered to have medicinal properties.

They are considered descendants of Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of medicine and father of Ayurveda.

Maharishi Ayurveda, also known as Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health and Maharishi Vedic Medicine is considered an alternative medicine and aims at being a complementary system to modern western medicine.

For this reason Triguna and tridosha are considered to be related in the traditions of Ayurveda.

The temple is located close to the Papanasam beach, which is considered to have holy waters which wash away sins, and is also an important Ayurveda treatment centre.

There is another statue inside the Ayurveda Maha Sammelan office, Dhanawantari Bhawan at New Delhi and one statue of Dhanvantari is present at Mohyal Ashram in Haridwar, Vaid clan of Mohyal community is considered as Descendant of Dhanvantari.

Ayurveda considers ghee to be sāttvik or sattva-guṇi ( in the " mode of goodness "), when used as food.

According to Kenneth Pelletier, " Insofar as Ayurveda constitutes an integrated orientation to healthy physical, mental, and spiritual practices, as it does in the Maharishi Ayur-Ved system, it would seem to be conducive to good health and spiritual well-being.

Maharishi Ayurveda Products International ( MAPI ) of Colorado Springs sells more than 400 products and in 2000, was said to be the largest Ayurvedic company in North America, with reported sales of $ 20 million in 1999.

M. D ( Ayu )( Ayurveda vachaspati ) and other related M. D master degrees has to be done after B. A. M. S, B. U. M. S, B. S. M. S or B. H. M. S in a speciality, and it takes 3 years ( including submission of a thesis ) to complete the course. Ayurveda M. D ( Ayu ) ( Ayurveda vachaspati ) is a Master degree accepted by the C. C. I. M. After completion of M. D ( Ayu )( Ayurveda vachaspati ) can follow higher level PhD programmes.

M. D ( Ayu )( Ayurveda vachaspati ) can be done after B. A. M. S, as a speciality, and it takes 3 years ( including submission of a thesis ) to complete the course. Ayurveda M. D ( Ayu ) ( Ayurveda vachaspati ) is a Master degree accepted by University Grants Commission ( Sri Lanka ), after completion of MPhil can follow PhD level programmes in Sri Lanka.

Ayurveda can be defined as the system of medicine described in the great medical encyclopedias associated with the names Caraka, Suśruta, and Bheḷa, compiled and re-edited over several centuries from about 200 BC to about AD 500 and written in Sanskrit.

* Ayurveda: Being a son of the physicians, Ashwini Kumaras, Nakula was also believed to be an expert in Ayurveda.

In Ayurveda, advocates claim that by taking a pulse examination, humoral imbalances such as the three Doshas-Vata, Pitta, and Kapha-can be diagnosed.

In March 1978 the composite council was dissolved and replaced by four independent research councils, one each for Ayurveda and Siddha, Unani, homoeopathy and yoga and naturopathy.

The classic medieval center of Vedic learning and local politics, Thirunavaya, home of the traditional Ayurveda medicine, Kottakkal and one of the oldest centre of education of Islam the region, Ponnani are situated in Malappuram district along with rapidly expanding towns like Manjeri, Perinthalmanna, Chemmad and Edappal.

Vayu, which is one of the three Doshas specified in Ayurveda, is divided into five sub categories.

According to the Maharishi Open University web site archive, there are Maharishi Ayurveda spas and health centers around the world, including two in the United States, three in Germany, two in Switzerland and one in Yugoslovia.

Charaka Monument in the Pantanjali Yogpeeth Campus, Haridwar, IndiaCharaka, sometimes spelled Caraka, born c. 300 BC was one of the principal contributors to the ancient art and science of Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India.

One of the oldest organised systems of medicine is known from the Indian subcontinent in the form of Ayurveda which originated around 1500 BCE from Atharvaveda ( one of the four most ancient books of Indian knowledge, wisdom and culture ).

There are 2 Law colleges, 17 Engineering Colleges, 9 MBA / MCA Colleges, 37 Teacher Training Colleges, 4 Medical Colleges, 4 Ayurveda colleges, 2 Homeopathy Colleges, one Siddha Medical College, 3 Dental Colleges, 10 Nursing Colleges, 4 Pharmacy Colleges, 2 Fine Arts Colleges, and a Music College.

Of these forty, five are aided first grade Arts and Science Colleges, eight are unaided first grade Arts and Science Colleges, two are law Colleges, four Engineering Colleges, two Medical Colleges, seven aided Teachers Training Colleges, six unaided Teachers Training Colleges, one Ayurveda College, on Homeopathy College, two Fine Arts Colleges, one Music College and one College of Physical Education.

* Vata ( dosha ), one of the three dosha in Ayurveda, ancient Hindu science of health and medicine

A dosha is one of three bodily humors that make up one's constitution according to Ayurveda.

Since its inauguration in 2006, it has been one of the largest centers for research on Yoga and Ayurveda in the world.