Significance of Vedic medicine
Vedic medicine is a traditional medical practice rooted in ancient Indian scriptures, specifically the Vedas, which Ayurveda claims to connect with. It differs from classical Ayurveda by incorporating a magico-religious approach, alongside empirical and rational methods. It includes practices and health knowledge derived from Vedic texts, using rituals and natural remedies. Additionally, the scientific perspective views Vedic medicine as the foundation of Ayurveda, incorporating various purification techniques outlined in ancient texts.
Synonyms: Ayurveda, Ancient indian medicine, Traditional indian medicine, Holistic medicine, Herbal medicine, Natural medicine
In Dutch: Vedische geneeskunde; In Finnish: Vedalainen lääketiede; In Spanish: Medicina védica
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Hindu concept of 'Vedic medicine'
Vedic medicine in Hinduism encompasses traditional practices from the Vedas, integrating rituals and natural remedies, contrasting with classical Ayurveda through its magico-religious approach and providing a foundational ethos for health and healing.
(1) A magico-religious approach to medicine from which classical Ayurveda differs, characterized by empirical and rational practices.[1] (2) A traditional medical practice rooted in the ancient Indian scriptures known as the Vedas, to which Ayurveda has claimed a connection.[2]
(1) The medical practices and health-related knowledge that originated from the Vedic texts, incorporating rituals and natural remedies.[3]
(1) A type of traditional medicine referred to in the context of this recipe and its healing properties.[4]