According to ayurveda, in a living body all the ailments and sufferings are due to the disharmony and disequilibrium of the doshas. Hence the ayurvedic therapies main aim is to treat disorders, prevent disease and rebalance the body doshas, dhatus, malas and mind gunas. Apart from the above said activities the ayurvedic therapies eliminate toxins from the body, increase immunity and soothe the senses thereby enhancing general physical and mental well-being. In ayurveda the therapies are directed to eliminate the disease completely, permanently. These are-
- 1. Balancing the dosha
- 2. Increasing the power of digestion
- 3. Maintaining proper elimination of wastes
- 4. Enhancing immunity
- 5. Developing a spiritual temperament
- 6. Types of Therapies
Ayurveda defines therapy as any method that involves the process of balancing the doshas by involving activities like:
- 1. Balancing diet
- 2. Methods to increase the weight and strength of weak patients
- 3. Reduce obesity
- 4. Exercise
- 5. Meditation
- 6. Internal cleansing
- 7. Use of gems
- 8. Herbal pastes and compresses
- 9. Sweating
- 10. Massage
- 11. Herbal medications