The keystone of Ayurvedic medicine is the constitution of the individual. Ayurveda identifies three basic metabolic body types corresponding to three basic life energy forces. Advocates of Ayurvedic medicine believe health is a balance of these energy forces, resulting in harmony of body, mind, and spirit in the individual as well as between the individual and the outer forces of the environment and society. Ayurveda does not seek to treat the symptoms of disease; instead, it seeks to restore the underlying balance of the doshas.

Herbs always have been essential component of human food ration. Modern studies confirm that herbs and herbal medicines provide nutrients, vitamins and vitamin-like ingredients required for efficient functions of mind and body. Human records of several thousand years describe the use of herbal medicines to help combat diseases and improve organism's functions. During last decades numerous biologically active ingredients, alkaloids, stimulants, hormone-like compounds and drug leads were obtained from herbs. Herbs and herbal supplements deserve serious consideration as a helpful aid in prevention of disease and premature aging, building sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle.

Ayurvedic therapies focus on lifestyle changes and herbal remedies, concentrating on diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, herbal tonics, steam baths, enemas, and other alternative medical practices such as aromatherapy. Special cleansing therapies such as bloodletting and blood-thinning herbs are also used to rid the body of disease-causing toxins. Ayurveda is considered useful in supporting many other kinds of treatment programs. Proponents believe it is a preventive as well as a curative therapy that can strengthen the immune system against disease. Changing lifestyle habits can improve persistent problems such as back pain, arthritis, tension headaches, high blood pressure, obesity, constipation, allergies and colds, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and other stress disorders.

The Ayurvedic definition of "life" means that the scope of this science is extensive. The timeless tenets of Ayurveda are based on the natural world. As such, they are considered universal and eternal. That is, Ayurveda is not considered to be relevant only to a particular time, place or people. Ayurveda is considered to offer guidance on how to live a healthy, balanced and harmonious life to all people, through all ages.