The ancient Indian medical system also known as Ayurveda, is based on ancient writings that rely on a “natural” and holistic approach to physical and mental health. Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest medical systems and remains one of India's traditional health care systems. From time immemorial there has been a quest to understand the body, mind and soul. Ayurveda is a result of this quest, undertaken by the great sages of India. This science focuses on cultivating a healthy body and mind which enables the soul to experience universal truth, attain liberation and be one with absolute consciousness. Advocating a way of life that is in complete harmony with nature's ways. Seeking to maintain the perfect balance of body, mind and soul. Approaching each ailment, and each person individually and independently. Reaching deep within and healing from the root cause.

Ayurveda believes that the entire universe is composed of five basic elements: Vayu (Air), Aakash (Space or ether), Teja (Fire), Jala (Water) and Prithvi (Earth). These five elements (referred to as Pancha Mahabhoota in Ayurveda) are believed to form the three basic humors of human body in varying combinations. The three basic biological pillars of Ayurveda are Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. These biological elements originated from the Panchamahabhutas and are commonly called "Tridosha". Vata element is produced by combination of "Akasha" and "Vayu" and in the human body it represents "principle of movement", its propulsive effects affect all parts of the body and is brought about through the agency of Neuro-musculo mechanisms. Smooth co-ordinated movements, functioning of central, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems are identified with functions of vatha. An abnormal vata can lead to neuro-muscular disorders and hormonal problems. Pitha element is produced from Teja and Jala and constitutes the transfer and flow of energy within the body. Various catabolic enzymes and hormone systems form part of this element. Abnormal pitha can lead to increased heat disorders. Kapha element is produced from Prithvi and Jala mahabhutas and constitutes the formation of solid and fluid constituents of various body elements such as cells, tissues, muscles etc. Kapha element also maintains fluid balance of the body, within its various organs and organ spaces. Vatha, Pitha and Kapha within the body are nourished by the food ingredients and they react to changes in environment and mental states. The Vatha, Pitha, and Kapha bring about the formation of the 7 dhatus and their tissues in the body, namely: Rasa (body fluids), Rakta (blood elements), Mamsa (Muscles, tendons etc.)

Meda (adipose tissues), Majja (nerves), Asthi (bones), Shukra (sperm, ova, regenerative tissues). According to Ayurveda each dhatu is formed from its preceding dhatu. Each dhatu has its metabolism and waste products (Malas). The malas are catabolic aspects of tridoshas for example, gaseous wastes such as Carbon dioxide are malas of vayu, Stercoblin and Uroblin are malas of Pitta and Urea and Uric acid are malas of Kapha. Thus we see that the three doshas, the seven dhatus and the three malas constitute the integral part of the living body, when they are in a balanced state, health reigns supreme in the body. When they are vitiated and unbalanced, disease and ageing process predominate.

रागादिरोगान् सततानुषक्तानशेषकायप्रसृतानशेषान्॥१॥
औत्सुक्यमोहारतिदान् जघान योऽपूर्ववैद्याय नमोस्तुतस्मैः (अष्टांगहृदयम्)

When the diseases manifest, it makes one restless, worried, anxious and is deluded completely and creates dissatisfaction with oneself thus causing more problems than the manifested disease due to association with sensual desires, hatredness and delusional attitude and not understanding the true nature of all phenomenal things of this world. If a physician would know the law of conditionality of how the disease manifest in any being due to association with raga, dvesha and moha, I would bow down to such a physician who has completely understood the cause and hence is able to remove the effect.