Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from it's ancient Sanskrit roots – “Ayus” (life) and “Ved” (knowledge)- it offers a rich, comprehensive outlook for a healthy life. Its origins go back nearly 5000 years. Ayurveda is not simply a health care system but a form of lifestyle adopted to maintain perfect balance and harmony within the human existence – from the most abstract transcendental values to the most concrete physiological expressions. It is based on the premise that life represents an intelligent co-ordination of the Atma (Soul),Mana (Mind), Indriya (Senses) and Sharira (Body). These revolve around the five dense elements, which are the constitution of each individual called Prakriti. The Prakriti in turn is determined by the vital balance of three physical energies – Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and three mental energies – Satwa, Rajas, Tamas. Recently, there has been a shift in the universal trend from synthetic to herbal medicines. It's an ancient wisdom that plants have therapeutic value and are used to treat various diseases since the Neanderthal age. All ancient civilizations in the world are known to use plants for medicinal purposes. Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicines are well known in the world for their natural ingredients and multiple benefits. Nature has bestowed India with an enormous wealth of medicinal plants. Therefore, this country has often been referred to as the Medicinal Garden of the world.