Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care and is native to the Indian subcontinent. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of the word ayus which means "life" or "life principle", and the word veda refers to a system of "knowledge". Hence "Ayurveda" is often called the "knowledge of life".

According to Charaka, "life" itself is defined as the "combination of the body, sense organs, mind and soul, the factor responsible for preventing decay and death, which sustains the body over time, and guides the processes of rebirth". According to this perspective, Ayurveda is associated with measurement and protection of "ayus", which includes healthy living along with therapeutic measures which relates to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony.

The eight branches of Ayurveda are:

1. Internal medicine known as Kayachikitsa Tantra
2. Surgeries known as Shalya Tantra
3. Eyes, ears, , nose and throat known as Shalakya Tantra
4. Pediatrics known as Kaumarabhritya Tantra
5. Toxicology known as Agada Tantra
6. Purification of the genetic organs known as Bajikarana (or Vajikarana) Tantra
7. Health and Longevity known as Rasayana Tantra
8. Spiritual Healing/Psychiatry known as Bhuta Vidya

Ayurveda operates on the concept which explains various materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin having some medicinal importance. The medicinal properties of these materials has been documented by the practitioners and used for centuries to cure illness thereby helping to maintain good health. Ayurvedic medicines are made from herbs either alone or in combination with minerals, metals and several ingredients of animal origin. The metals, animals and minerals are purified by individual processes before being used for medicinal purposes.

Ayurvedic Medicare is composed of natural and herbal supplements, which are almost 100% side effect free, this is due to their natural origin. Ayurvedic treatment does not suppress the system of body, but goes to the root causes of the disease and cures the basic disturbing elements. So in this case there are negligible chances of side effects and the benefit of the body is forever. It provides a comprehensive health-care approach, a holistic body development which makes you feel better.

India is worldwide famous for its ayurveda treatment. There are various centers for authentic ayurveda treatment across the country, and Kerala has emerged as the most famous destination for the ayurvedic treatment in India. This attracts tourists not only from India but across the world who want to enjoy the Indian tradition but also the benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment. The treatment mainly comprises of aroma therapy, powders, and tablets, medicated oils etc. prepared from natural herbs, plants and minerals. Ayurveda gives a complete look into the lifestyle of a person. Two most important aims of Ayurveda are: to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure the diseases of sick people.

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