Ayurveda is considered to be one of the oldest healing systems in the world. The historical origins are documented in the Vedas, the ancient holy texts of India.
To understand Ayurveda it is essential to grasp the essence of the theory of the Elements. The question placed around the Elements leads to the question of the root /origin of Ayurveda.
There is a strong interdependance between Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophical thought. Thereby Hinduism is not the only religion that is closely related to Ayurveda.
Ayurveda medicine or Ayurvedic treatment originated in the Indian subcontinent over 5000 years ago and has been followed by billions of people and trusted by generations for its safety and efficacy in healing almost every condition known to mankind from common cold to cancer. Ayurvedic medicine in the past decade has gained worldwide acclaim as an alternative medicine for its holistic healing approach using natural remedies and herbal medicine.