Ayurveda
Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Ayurveda has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Jun 2025).
Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. It is heavily practised throughout India and Nepal, where as much as 80% of the population report using Ayurveda. Ayurveda has been adapted for Western consumption, notably by Baba Hari Dass in the 1970s and Maharishi Ayurveda in the 1980s. The theory and practice of Ayurveda are pseudoscientific, and many Ayurvedic preparations, particularly in the rasashastra tradition, contain toxic levels of lead, me
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | Medicine, Alternative Medicine |
Who talks about Ayurveda on podcasts?
Ayurveda came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on SmartLess.
- Parker Posey | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jun 2025)
What is Ayurveda mentioned alongside?
Ayurveda is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Hudson Valley and Peru.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Hudson Valley, Peru, Portugal, Sean Hayes, New York City, New York, Thailand, Abby Hoffman, Brian Bates, Hollywood