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Even though the disease is a separate entity, emphasis is given to treat the disease condition by understanding the root cause and duly treating the Doshic variations, by strengthening the body tissues (dhatus). Ayurveda believes that Dosha vriddhi (Doshic vitiation) and Dhatubala haani (diminishing of the strength of the tissues) are the main factors contributing in the manifestation of the disease. Thus treatment of the root cause of the disease is the superiority of Ayurveda.

Even though 1-3% of human population is always suffering from one or other kind of diseases, remaining 97-99% is not aware of the existing diseases or sub clinical manifestations. Otherwise, they are not educated about the factors regarding how healthy status can be maintained / promoted. This is the strong area of Ayurvedic system of medicines.

Ayurveda is the system of medicine practiced from more than 5000 years. So are the herbs and medicines described in Ayurvedic text books. Good rationality can be identified in the line of treatment as well as the formulation designed by the ancient Indian seers. Longer and successful stories surely narrate about the effectiveness of the remedies as well as treatment procedures.

While explaining the diseases, their understanding and line of treatments, Ayurveda focuses upon mental health along with physical health. The personal regimens, attitudes, exercises and lifestyles explained in Ayurveda are more adoptable to overcome the anxiety and stress which are prime factors of current day ill health conditions.