Ayurveda in Rigveda (ऋग्वेदे आयुर्वेदः)

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Jnana and karma are considered two sides of Ayurveda, and the twin God Ayurveda is often correlated with it in Rigveda. They are known as ideal physicians in Ayurveda.

Ashvini Kumaras, the twin God of Ayurveda is described in Rig Veda. They learned the knowledge of madhuvidya and pravargyavidya from Atharvan Dadhichi. https://dharmawiki.org/index.php/Madhuvidya_(%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE)

Rudra, Agni, Maruta, and Varuna are considered Physicians in Vedas.

Few examples of Ayurvedic management protocols from Ashvini Kumaras which are mentioned in Rig Veda. Treatment of Varma Rishi from madatyaya or alcoholism. Treated Chyavana Rishi from Senility.

References to various diseases like Rajayakshma, Hridroga and etc. are mentioned while describing anatomy and physiology and their treatment as well.

The usage of single drugs internally and externally was popular during the Vedic times.

Precious stones or gems were also used therapeutically in certain diseases.

Explanation of Yukti vyapashraya and Daiva vyapashraya chikitsa aspects.

In Rigveda water (Jala Chikitsa) is explained as a crucial life substance and the air is considered as Bhishak or physician.

The usage of Agni(as Agni Chikitsa) or fire in various treatment modalities is explained in Rigveda.

Certain common practices like the exposure of Shareera or body to sun for management of disorders like jaundice, anemia and etc.

In Rigveda, there are references to Indra (the king of God) in the context of Ayurveda. For instance, he treated Charmaroga(skin disorder), Khalitya(hair fall), andhatva(blindness), and many more.

In Aushadhi Sukta(a section in Rigveda), various Aushadhi or dravya or drugs are mentioned systematically with their form, place, action and etc.