Ayurveda is the Indian science of healing and healthy living. Postulated and practiced by the Ancient Sages of India, this science dates back to 2000 B.C. The aim of the science is attainment and maintenance of health for accomplishing higher spiritual goals.

Ayurveda is not a mere science. It is way of looking at and living life as it is rooted in Sankhya and Vaiseshika philosophies. All the basic theories of Ayurveda namely Pancmahabhuta siddhanta, Tridosha siddhanta, samanya- visesha siddhanta, etc are derived from these schools of thought.

The foremost objective of the science is protection of health by following regimens conducive to an individual’s needs, environment, climatic variations, etc. Next to the primary objective of Ayurveda is the healing of diseases. A human being according to Ayurveda is the representation of the Pancha Mahabhutas, the five great elements viz., space, air, fire, water, earth. Therefore, the treatment comprises of correcting their imbalances in the body with the supply of respective fractions from the Nature.

Tridosha sidhanta, derived from Pancamahabhuta siddhanta is the soul of Ayurveda. Vata, pitta, kapha are the three humours of the body. These when in equilibrium confers health while their imbalance creates disease. All the treatment modalities of Ayurveda are designed to bring the harmony of these three humours. Optimum balance of Vata, pitta and kapha influence the good functioning of Agni, the digestive fire and hence proper nutrition of bodily elements and timely excretion of debris occurs. This in turn reflects as the excellence of soul, mind and senses, the ultimate state of health.