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Ayurvedic

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A person who treats people using the traditional Indian system of natural medicine

noun
/ˌɑːjʊərˈvɛdɪk/

Specialized

: practicante ayurvédico

An Ayurvedic practitioner recommends natural remedies for balancing the body's energy.

Examples

The seminar on holistic health featured several renowned Ayurvedic experts discussing traditional practices.
She decided to consult an Ayurvedic to explore alternative treatments for her health issues.
One of my friend's wife's is one of my friends, my friend's wife, not one of my friend's wives is a Ayurvedic teacher slash doctor.
Was it brave, maverick practitioners of Ayurvedic and other "non-Western" wannabe therapies?

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Synonyms

herbalist

vsAyurvedic

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A person who uses plants to make medicine for health

follows a traditional Indian medical system that includes other practices

naturopath

vsAyurvedic

Specialized

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A person who uses natural treatments to help the body heal itself

belongs to a specific Indian traditional system rather than general natural therapy

herb doctor

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A person who uses plant medicines to treat illnesses

uses a whole traditional Indian medical system rather than only plant remedies

Surface Forms

Ayurvedic singular

Ayurvedics plural

Etymology

Ayurvedic (a person) comes from the same root Ayurveda, with āyur 'life' and veda 'knowledge'. So an Ayurvedic is someone trained in the 'knowledge of life' who gives natural, whole-body care and advice.