A way of life, rather than just a medical system Ayurveda means Science (Knowledge) of life Ayurveda is the holistic and natural health care system of India. Ayurveda is more than a system of medicine Its a way of life, encompassing science religion and philosophy that enhances well being, increases longevity and ultimately brings self realization. It tries to bring about a union of physical, emotional and spiritual health known as Swasthya. It attempts to eliminate the fundamental causes that produce diseases, not short-circuiting the main issue by treating their outward symptoms. Thus Ayurvedic therapy brings about complete and long lasting health, without leaving behind and harmful side effects.According to Ayurveda treatments are of two types namely Samana or pacification treatment and Sodhana or purification treatment. The former type looks at gently pacifying the aggravated Doshas (and disease) by intake of relevant medicines and mild external Treatments including oil application. In Sodhana Treatment, the aggravated or vitiated Doshas are deliberately brought into the alimentary canal and then forcibly expelled by either emesis (vomiting), purgation or enema based on the nature of the Dosha that is aggravated.