Ayurveda is a combination of two Sanskrit words- ‘Ayur’ which means ‘life’ and ‘Veda’ which implies ‘science or knowledge’. It translates to ‘knowledge of life’. It has been considered as the oldest healing science by many scholars. Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention and encourages the maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one’s life, right thinking, diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs.