Ayurveda in Sanskrit means "The Knowledge of Long Life".
It is a system of traditional Hindu medicine based on bringing the body back to balance. Every human is viewed as a small cosmos in itself constructed from the elements of space, air, earth, fire and water. The unique mix of these elements determines susceptibility to illness.
In Part 4, we learn about the miraculous and varied healing properties of frankincense.
In India, Western interest in traditional healing is viewed with pride but also with anxiety. As demand for Ayurvedic medicine increases, replenishing native plants is a growing problem. Here you will see a "Noah's Ark" for plants that may otherwise become extinct.