Ayurvedic Baby Tonic, India, 1970-1981
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Taken with water or milk in the morning and before bed, this tonic was intended to soothe babies and promote good health. It was imported from India to the UK during the 1970s. Ayurveda is a medical tradition. Its history reaches back over 2000 years. Its roots are in the Indian subcontinent. However, its influence has spread to other parts of the world.
Object number:
1981-1580 Pt3
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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: materia medica
A Latin medical term sometimes used to refer to medical substances.
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