Known as Ayurveda, Indian medicine exerted its most profound influence on the development of Tibetan herbalism with the visit of two Indian doctors who introduced Buddhism to the region along with the concept of tridosha, or three faults.
Traditional Chinese medicine has influenced the development of Tibetan herbalism, as have the medical practices common to India.
Tibetan herbalism is an ancient and complex system based on science, folk medicine and spirituality.
