Abstract

Dr. Sanjay W. Sharma* and Dr. Rushikesh Dahake

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda the oldest system of Indian civilization presented many ways of healthy living and contributed towards the mental, physical and spiritual well being of individual. The Ayurveda described various principles of understating of disease pathogenesis and treatment of diseases. The consideration of Doshas, Agni, Mala and Dathu, etc. play important role in the physiological functioning of human body, on other hand imbalance of Doshas, Agni, Mala and Dathu, etc. leads pathological manifestation. The Ayurveda principles of therapeutics help to maintain synchronization of these biological entities and establish coordination amongst Atma, Indriya and Manas. The Ayurveda concept of Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Sodhana, Panchakarma and Swasthwaritha helps to prevent and treat diseases. These Ayurveda approaches balance Doshas, strengthen Dhatus, detoxify body and restrict formation of Ama thus prevent diseases pathogenesis and maintain healthy well being. Present article described role of various therapeutic approaches of Ayurveda toward the health restoration.