Ayurveda is an approach to healthcare that developed in India thousands of years ago. The word Ayurveda is a combination of the Sanskrit words "ayur" (meaning life) and "veda" (meaning science or knowledge).
The literal translation is, therefore, the science of life or the science of living a healthy life.
Dosha is a central term in ayurveda originating from Sanskrit, which can be translated as "that which can cause problems", and which refers to three categories or types of substances that are believed to be present conceptually in a person's body and mind. These Dosha are assigned specific qualities and functions.