The system of medicine known as Ayurveda is considered to be indigenous to India. Literally translated, Ayurveda means ‘knowledge of life’, ‘Ayu' means life and “Veda” is knowledge in Sanskrit. On a deeper level it means ‘the science of life’.

The philosophy of Ayurveda is based on the theory of pancha maha bhutas [five element theory] which are represented in he form of tri dosha vata [earth + water ] pitta [fire + water ] and kapha [water + earth ].

According to Ayurveda health is considered a pre-requisite for achieving goals of life, dharmas, artha, kaama and moksha [salvation]. Life is a combination of the body, senses, the mind and the soul. They cannot be separated from each other and none can be neglected.

The doctrine of Ayurveda aims to keep these structural and functional entities in a functional state of equilibrium and hence good health

In Ayurveda, which is basically a humoural medical system, diseases are understood as an imbalance between the body’s three humours. The tri humours are vatta [nerve energy], pitta [catabolic fire energy] and kapha [anabolic nutritive energy]

The diagnosis includes questioning and eight examinations namely pulse, urine, faces, tongue, eyes, speech, tactility and built, visual / sensual examinations and inference. The age of the patient, the climate in which he lives, his cultural and social surroundings and his bodily constitution are taken into account before offering a prognosis.

Touch, inspection and interrogation are the main tools of diagnosis. Then the physician emphasizes a regimen of diet, with the use of herbal medicines. Herbs are used to eliminate excesses and strengthen deficiencies. Their primary action is to stimulate particular organic function.

As a part of diagnosis, the body type of the patient is analyzed and then according to disease, location, age, season, diet, immunity, tolerance etc the medicines and therapeutic procedures are decided by the Doctor.

Medicines may be herbal or purified mineral type. The herbal branch is having no side effects or contra-indications where, the mineral branch is competent with the modern medicines in their speed and efficiency but having some minor side-effects especially on Hepatic and Renal systems.

Generally, treatment is divided into two:

From the above the appropriate treatment procedure will be selected and executed by Ayurvedic physician. Therapy will be under the supervision and monitoring of Qualified Ayurvedic Physician. The package will also contain specific medications and procedures aiming on the present pathology [powder massage for diabetics, thalapothichil – head coating for migraine, kateevasti – retention of oil on back and neck].