A Sanskrit-derived term for a traditional practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine — India's ancient holistic health system. A vaidya doesn't just treat symptoms; they assess a patient's constitution, lifestyle, and mental state to prescribe herbal remedies, dietary changes, and therapeutic practices. The role has been central to Indian healthcare for thousands of years and vaidyas are still practising across India and in Ayurvedic wellness communities worldwide. The word literally means 'one who knows' or 'one who is learned'.
Her family visited the same vaidya for generations, trusting his herbal formulas over anything from the pharmacy.
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(India) A practitioner of ayurvedic medicine.
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