Ayurveda means literally the ‘science of longevity’; because of its divine origins it can be called ‘Medicine of the Gods’. Ayurveda cures the root problem, not just symptoms. The holistic medicine aims to restore health by understanding the underlying causes of the diseases. It strives to attack the root causes and detoxifying, cleansing, strengthening body tissues (dhatus) and balancing bodily doshas, ensuring complete cure.