Ayurveda the science of life, is a comprehensive medical system that has been the traditional system of healthcare in India for more than 5000 years. The word Ayurveda derives from the very old and traditional Indian language “Sanskrit”. “Ayus” means life or life span. “Veda” means wisdom, knowledge, science. “Ayurveda is the science of life.” Ayurveda is not only a medical system rather a philosophy, which teaches how to lead a healthy life in which the body, mind & soul are balanced. According to Ayurveda Life itself is defined as the combination of the body, sense organs, mind and soul, the factors responsible for preventing decay and the death.According to this perspective, Ayurveda is concerned with measures to protect AYUS which includes healthy living along with therapeutic measures that relate to Physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony.