Ayurveda
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000873
A medical system from India that has been used for thousands of years. The goal is to cleanse the body and to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit. It uses diet, herbal medicines, exercise, meditation, breathing, physical therapy, and other methods. It is a type of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy. Also called Ayurvedic medicine.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000873 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Ayurvedic medicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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