Ayurvedic Medicine, Bombay (now Mumbai), India, 1970-1981
The herbal medicine ‘Swarna Malini Vasant’ is used by Ayurvedic practitioners in cases of ‘debility and cough’. Ayurveda is a medical tradition. Its history reaches back over 2000 years. Its roots are in the Indian subcontinent. Goods such as this helped spread its influence to many parts of the world. This remedy was imported into the United Kingdom from India during the 1970s.
Object number:
1981-1583 Pt1
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Glossary:
Glossary: Ayurveda
An Indian medical tradition. Literally translated it means ‘Life Science’ and promotes mental and physical health through balancing biological elements. Ayurveda focuses on exercise, massage, yoga and meditation.
Glossary: herbal medicine
the use of plant or plant extracts for medicinal purposes in order to improve the body's natural functions and restore balance. Herbal medicines are given in many forms (liquids, infusions, tablets, topical preparations, etc.) and form part of an increasing number of complementary medical therapies