Ayurveda is an ancient health care tradition that has been practiced in India for at least 5,000 years. Ayurveda in Sanskrit translates to the internal meaning of “knowledge of life”. Ayurveda is the principle of the ancient wisdom of life that intricates the living of the human body with its environment and their interactions. It is derived from the Sanskrit abbreviation “Ayur” means life and Veda mean “knowledge”. What makes Ayurveda unique is its emphasis on total wellness, considering the treatment as the combination of science and art. Ayurveda deals with permanently healing the person and effectively treating the disease. Made up of natural herbs and extracts of fruits, vegetables, spices, etc the ayurvedic medicines and products help in curing diseases without any side effects. Ayurveda is widely practiced on the Indian subcontinent more than 90 percent of Indians use some form of Ayurvedic medicine, according to the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing and the tradition has gained popularity in the Western world, though it's still considered an alternative medical treatment. Ayurvedic medicines focus to work on the root cause of the problem to cure the specific system of our body, and hence we can maintain good health for a long time.