The Word ‘AYUR' literally means life and ‘VEDA' means Knowledge. In other words, Ayurveda is an age old system of medicine developed by the sages of yore. Ayurveda recommends the means of prevention and treatment of various illness as well as the preservation of health. The very fact that it still remains a vital health-care system shows its viability and inherent strength. Ayurveda views man and nature as complementary elements. When the three functional forces ‘vata', ‘kapa' and ‘pitha' in the human body are disturbed, diseases are caused.