Ayurveda

noun

Ay·​ur·​ve·​da ˌī-ər-ˈvā-də 

-ˈve-

variants or less commonly ayurveda

: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India and seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy

Ayurvedic

ˌī-ər-ˈvā-dik 

-ˈve-

adjective

or less commonly ayurvedic

Examples of Ayurveda in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026

According to Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old school of healing practiced widely in India, each person is composed of three life forces, or doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. — Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026

Their innovative treatments, which are defined by the natural elements (Infinity/Air, Fire, and Water/Earth) are designed to evoke specific emotions and draw from the ancient healing arts of Ayurveda. — Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

At the heart of the stay is Panchakarma, Ayurveda’s most profound detoxification and regeneration program. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit āyurvedaḥ, from āyuḥ life, vital power + vedaḥ knowledge

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Ayurveda

• rigveda
• cicada
• reseda
• veda

Medical Definition

Ayurveda

noun

Ay·​ur·​ve·​da ˌī-yər-ˈvād-ə, -ˈved- 

: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India, that preceded and evolved independently of Western medicine, and that seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy

Ayurvedic

-ik 

adjective

Ayurvedist

-əst 

noun