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How does ayurveda medicine shape the way people think about their body in health and illness?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ayurveda Medicine: Ayurveda Medicine has been practiced in India for thousands of years. Medicines come from natural plants. Probably first medicine for treatment of high blood pressure was from Rauwolfia., natural plant Ayurvedic Medicine includes herbal compounds, special diets, and health care practices, such as cleansing, Yoga, and Meditation..

Answered 5/31/2015

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