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INDIAN CULTURE
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Detailed explanation-1: -The enemas used in Pancha karma can be prepared from medicated oils or decoction of herbs like sesame or anise. In practice, Ayurveda has eight disciplines called as “Äshtanga Ayurveda”.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ayurveda is attributed to Dhanvantari, the physician to the gods in Hindu mythology, who received it from Brahma. Its earliest concepts were set out in the portion of the Vedas known as the Atharvaveda (c. 2nd millennium bce). The period of Vedic medicine lasted until about 800 bce.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ayurveda is a science of life. Prevention of Diseases and promotion of Health is the main aim of Ayurveda. Lord Dhanwantari is considered as the father of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is considered one of the world’s oldest healing/medical sciences, originating in India more than 5, 000 years ago.