Ayurveda in sanskrit means the science of life. Life is the combination of the body, the senses, the mind and the atma (Soul or Spirit). They can not be separated from each other. From this combination ‘Ayus’ – the span of life. Ayurveda – the science of life is the knowledge of this association.

Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC. In India. This new system of medicine stressed on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. Followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike, ayurveda has been practiced ever since. Ayurveda, with its tiridosha or three humorous system, is able to provide a complete understanding of the cause of the health in terms of a metabolic balance.

Disease is simply understood as an imbalance between the nerve energy (Vata), catabolic fire energy (Pitta) and anabolic nutritive energy (Kapha).

Ayurveda, therefore, aims to keep the three humorous in equilibrium for only then can perfect health be attained and maintained. Ayurvedic treatment is carried out through the internal and external use of herbal medicine in a coordinated or integrated manner, as well as through surgery. Herbs are used to eliminate excesses and strengthen deficiencies