Ayurveda An Investigation of an Ancient Indian Healing System and its Integration into the United States
Date of Award
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Henckell, Karsten
Keywords
Ayurveda, Alternative Medicine, Complementary Medicine, Indian Medicine, Ayurvedic
Area of Concentration
General Studies
Abstract
This thesis examines Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, and its integration into American health care. Research on this subject focused on four areas: the origins and the basic philosophies of Ayurveda; the current practice and education of Ayurveda in India and the affects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on American health care; the practice and education of Ayurveda in America; and scientific attempts to integrate and evaluate CAM. This thesis presents where Ayurveda is currently at in its process of integrating into America. Furthermore, this thesis argues that because it is a whole system of practice the possibility of full integration (licensure) is possible.
Recommended Citation
Dawes, Crystal, "Ayurveda An Investigation of an Ancient Indian Healing System and its Integration into the United States" (2005). Theses & ETDs. 3512.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/3512