Overview

Ayurveda meaning 'science of life,' is a traditional branch of medicine belonging to India. The ayurvedic therapies are so effective that it has become popular all over the world as alternative medicine. According to Ayurveda, the five great elements or “Panchatatva”- earth, water, fire, air and space- compose the Universe, not forgetting the human body. It says that human body is made of three main constituents-Dosha Dhatu Mala. Doshas- “vata” or wind/spirit/air; “pitta” or bile; and “kapha” or phlegm- are principles that control all physical activities. Dhatus are main physical constituents that maintains physical condition of human body. Mala, the waste products, are to be excreted out of the body.