Ayurveda was born in the 10Th century B.C., but it developed in the currently known form from the 5th century B.C. and the 5 th century A.D.. In Sanskrit language the word Ayurveda means “science of life”. The Ayurvedic philosophy is related to the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism, and is based on the theory of Panchamahabhuta (the five great elements); according to this theory all objects and living organisms are composed of five basic elements: earth, fire, water, air and sky. At the same time there is a fundamental harmony between the environment and individuals, understood as a relationship between macrocosm and microcosm: the action on one of the two, inevitably affects the other one. Therefore Ayurveda is not a mere medical doctrine, but also a philosophy of life, and for this reason it is used not only to cure but also to prevent pathological situations. The Ayurvedic Medicine also involves the preparation of herbal products. This medical doctrine is widespread and practiced in South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.