Ayurveda Ayurveda is the most ancient Indian systems of medicine. Millions of people on the Indian subcontinent and all over the world are using Ayurveda as alternative medicine. The origins of Ayurveda date back to 5000 BC and survived even the British rule, when Western medicine became more and more established. Beginning in the 1970s Ayurveda has become more and more important again, today being available all over the world. Ayurveda is also referred to as being the Hindu art of healing and prolonging life. Ayurveda builds on a holistic understanding of what is life-sustaining and what is not. This approach not only comprises the physical body, but also our mind, our senses and our spirit. Ayurveda covers different aspects of diet, lifestyle and behavior, ensuring the best well-being possible both for the individual and also fort he community.