Scrolls & Leaves: World History Podcast

Scrolls & Leaves: World History Podcast


Chatroom 11: When Technology Meets Ayurveda

February 03, 2021

The "epic clash" of traditional medicine vs. Western medicine is really anything but when it comes to treatment. In reality, medical systems have always influenced each other to change and evolve. In this episode, we look at the influence of technology on Ayurveda. It’s a little window into the transformation of India’s indigenous medical system, beginning in the 1860s.