A treatise on this system compares a childless person to “a lamp in sketches,” in contrast to a parent with “many faces and multi-dimensional knowledge,” to illustrate the importance of generativity. This system divides the day into six blocks of four hours according to the qualities of heaviness or fluidity ascribed to them. Modern experts in this system must pass the BAMS (“bams”) examination. The components of this system are visualized with a colorful five-pointed star containing a three-sectioned pentagon. Knowledge about this system is codified in the Charaka Saṃhitā (“cha-ra-KAH SAUM-he-tah”) and the Sushruta Saṃhitā (“shoosh-roo-tah SAUM-he-tah”). One of the goals of this system is to balance vāta, pitta, and kapha, known as the elemental doshas. Practitioners of this system may prescribe churna power or gomutra, a mixture of cow urine. For 10 points, what system originating in South Asia uses yoga, meditation, and herbal cures to address ailments? ■END■
ANSWER: Ayurveda [or Ayurvedic medicine; prompt on Vedic medicine or (Indian) traditional medicine; prompt on alternative medicine or folk medicine; prompt on healing or similar answers; prompt on herbalism until “herbal” is read; prompt on yoga until read]
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