Nature plays a huge role in the
treatment of diseases through Ayurveda. Living in harmony with nature according
to natural principles ensures complete physical health and peace of mind. The aim of ayurveda is to
maintain the health of the people and to cure the diseases of sick.
Maintaining the health of those who
are well would entail specific diets and nutrition, living habits, exercise,
relaxation and rejuvenation techniques. Ayurveda massages, relaxation and
rejuvenation therapies enable people to maintain a good health and enhance
their lifespan. The other aspect of Ayurveda is to cure diseases of the sick.
This aspect relates to various diseases, their causes, diagnosis, remedies and
therapies to cure and prevent relapses of illness.
Ayurvedic Treatment can be used to treat the physical and mental ailments. There are
no side effects or negative environmental impacts from the treatments and the
root cause of illness is treated rather than just the symptoms. The treatment
in Ayurvedic medicine is based on various ingredients of vegetable, animal, and
mineral origin which are of medicinal value. The medicinal properties of these
materials have been documented by the practitioners and have been used for
centuries to cure illness and help maintain good health. Ayurvedic medicines
are prepared by using various herbs or mixtures of herbs, either alone or in
combination with minerals, metals and other ingredients of animal origin. The
ingredients like metals, animals and minerals are purified by individual
processes before being used for medicinal purposes.