Introduction Ayurvedic medicine has been evolved in India more than 3000 years ago and even nowadays, it is widely used in this country. Even though conventional western medicine becomes more and more popular, Ayurveda is used by half a billion Indians. In India, many specialized medical centers practice this health care system. “The term Ayurveda combines the Sanskrit word ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge)” ( Get the Facts. Ayurvedic Medicine: An Introduction, 2005, p.2). In such a way, this term may be translated as a science of life. Sometimes it is also interpreted as the knowledge of long life (Reid, 2005). Different opinions concerning Ayurvedic medicine Like any other form of complementary medicine, Ayurveda has its supporters and opponents. The attitude towards Ayuverdic medicine is rather controversial. It is criticized a lot for a non-scientific approach and extensive use of astrology, religion, and cultic ceremonies in treatment. Moreover, many skeptics argue that pharmaceutical compositions used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine have the potential to be toxic ( Get the Facts. Ayurvedic Medicine: An Introduction, 2005, p.2). Even though all these components are natural, it is believed that many of them are lead-containing. To study all benefits and disadvantages of Ayurvedic medicine, veteran reporter T.R. Reid decides to conduct a journalistic investigation. For this purpose, he makes a journey to India to the famous clinic the Arya Vaidya Pharmacy. In his investigation, he acts as a journalist and a patient simultaneously. The problem is that Reid has a serious shoulder joint injury. Having consulted with his treating physician, Reid has been proposed the high-tech solution- “a whole new shoulder made from titanium and Teflon” (Reid, 2005). Apart from the complexity of this procedure, it has many potential adverse effects on health. Reid decides to find an alternative solution resorting to Ayurveda. From the first days of his staying in the clinic, Reid is very doubtful concerning any effects of such kind of treatment. He does not understand the meaning of religious ceremonies, astrological predictions, and different regimens of massages used by Ayurvedic medicine. Nevertheless, at the final stage of his treatment, he admits that his shoulder functions much better. In the given movie, all aspects of Ayurveda are represented through the eyes of a person who relies on conventional medicine. Simultaneously with his treatment, Reid conducts the investigation consulting with numerous specialists in this sphere, speaking with patients and pharmacologists. In such a way, he reveals the basic approaches of Ayurveda. Three substances According to Ayurvedic medicine, “all living things are controlled by three vital forces “vata, pitta, and kapha” (Reid, 2005). All illnesses are caused by an imbalance of these forces that are called dosha. “The fundamental aim of ayurvedic therapy is to restore the balance between these three major body systems” (Garodia, Ichikawa, Malani, Sethi, & Aggarwal, 2003, p.2). Pharmacology In ayurvedic medicine, special attention is given to pharmacology. All ingredients of pharmaceutical drugs are natural. Disciples of Ayurveda do not believe in t