Mini-Quiz: Do You Know Ayurvedic Medicine?

----------- Ayurvedic medicine is rooted in the belief that health arises from a harmonious balance between the body, mind, spirit, and environment, emphasizing interconnectedness at every level of existence. It teaches that all living and nonliving things are composed of five fundamental elements—space, air, fire, water, and earth—and that maintaining equilibrium among these elements within oneself and with the external world ensures well-being. Ayurveda encourages personal responsibility in making lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, relationships, and mindfulness that align with one’s prakriti to prevent disease and promote longevity through harmony with nature. Take the quiz and measure your knowledge on this wonderful holistic approach to health. Answer all the questions and choose one response for each of them. 1. What does the term “Ayurveda” translate to? (A) Art of Healing (B) Knowledge of Life (C) Science of Medicine 2. Which dosha governs movement, including breathing, circulation, and nerve impulses? (A) Kapha (B) Vata (C) Pitta 3. What does the term Prakriti refer to in Ayurveda? (A) A cleansing technique (B) An individual’s natural constitution (C) An herbal remedy 4. What is the concept in Ayurveda that suggests one’s actions affect their current state of health? (A) Moksha (B) Karma (C) Dharma 5. Who is the Hindu deity revered as the divine originator of Ayurveda? (A) Brahma (B) Dhanvantari (C) Shiva 6. What active compound in turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties? (A) Gingerol (B) Curcumin (C) Piperine The correct answers are the ones corresponding to the letter B. Count the number of times you chose answer B and check your profile below. 0: You really know nothing about Ayurveda! 1-2: You are poorly acquainted with Ayurveda 3-4: You know Ayurveda but you can improve 5-6: You have an excellent knowledge of Ayurveda!