To the western world, the term Ayurveda is not commonly used or recognised, nor is the healing system of which it serves.  The word Ayurveda means ‘science of life’ or ‘life knowledge’.

Ayurveda is the oldest form of natural healing and dates back approximately 5000 years and is hailed as the grandfather of all natural healing.  It is believed that people from surrounding countries such as China, travelled to India to learn about this great science of life knowledge.

So what is Ayurveda?  Ayurveda is not in the form of a single herb or herbal preparation, nor is it a diagnosis of disease or illness.  Ayurveda is a holistic approach to a better way of living for our mind, body and soul. Ayurveda tackles the cause of the illness, rather than merely masking or alleviating the symptoms. 

Ayurveda teaches us about our body make up (dosha), everyone will be different.  There are 3 doshas in the body which control all of our main body functions.  They also represent air, water and fire.  When these doshas are out of balance, the effects are usually some form of illness either physical or psychologicall.  Ayurveda teaches us how to maintain a harmonious and well balanced body (doshas), through diet, herbs and lifestyle.

Ayurveda is a complete healing system for the mind, body and soul.