Role Of Ayurveda In Treating HIV What is Ayurveda medicine? The word “Ayurveda” comprises two words Ayu and veda. Ayu means age or lifespan and veda means knowledge that combines to form “the knowledge of life”. Ayurvedic medicines originated from an ancient period of time and helps to manage and nourish the mind, bodily tissues, all the senses and soul. The Ayurveda system helps to strengthen the immune system by using personalised routines for meditation, nutrition and spiritualism. This is