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The word Ayurveda is made up of two components –‘ Ayus’ meaning ‘Life’ and ‘Veda’ meaning ‘Science’. Thus Ayurveda literally means, ‘the science of life’. This ancient system of medicine dates back to the Vedic period about 5000 years ago. Brahma the Creator of the Universe is believed to be the originator of this system. From Brahma it passed on to the Rishis through Indra. From there it was promoted among the people for generations. Thus Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India and it has been practiced since pre-historic ages.

Two main theories form the basic concept of Ayurveda :

The Panchabhoota Theory

According to Ayurvedic philosophy, all living and non-living matter is made up of five basic elements in various proportions. They are Prithvi(Earth), Jala (Water), Teja ( Fire), Vayu (Air), and Akash (Ether). Even the human body is made up of these elements, known collectively as Panchabhootas.

 The Thridhosha theory

According to this theory, all the physiological functions of the body are governed by three biological units named Vatha, Pitha and Kapha each of which in turn is made up of the Panchabhootas.

Vatha is responsible for all voluntary and involuntary movements in the human body. Pitha is responsible for all digestive and metabolic actions in the body.

Kapha provides stable energy for holding body tissues together. It also provides lubrication at the various parts of friction.

When these doshas maintain a state of equilibrium, the body is healthy. When the equilibrium is disturbed, ill health results.