Modern science is extremely developed very fast in present era simultaneously many branches of medical sciences have gone deeply for curative treatment as well as preventive measures.

The emergency cases and acute conditions are also treated very well with modern medical science but it has limitation for chronic conditions, allergic conditions, and adverse reactions of the drugs. These are the challenging problems for suffering mankind.

In Mumbai life the modern medical science only cannot solve the health problems of public at large therefore the sickness has become part of the life. At this juncture Ayurveda can be beneficial for the Mumbai public.

Ayurveda play an important role for curing the diseases in many therapeutic areas because Ayurveda has specific treatment for many chronic illnesses.
Ayurveda is the traditional healing system of medicine and the object is “To maintain the health of healthy person and give relief to suffering patients”.
Ayurvedic philosophy provides a link between the living and non-living matters of the universe and indicates the origin of human and plants life from the five basic elements such as ether, air, fire, water and earth.

These five elements constitute the body in various distinct and indistinct forms such as Dosha (metabolic compound), Dhatus (Vital compound), and Malas (eliminable end products).

Any deficiency, excess or vitiation either in Doshas or in Dhatus may induce a disease. The Ayurvedic theories always aim at keeping a physiological equilibrium in the level of these things and this is served by means of diets, deeds, and medicines.

In Ayurveda along with medicinal therapy some special therapies are also useful in treatment known as Panchkarma. The Panchkarma therapy plays an important role in curing the chronic illnesses therefore in present era it has a significant role in medical tourism.

The Ayurvedic management can be explored for safe and effective management of the diseases like osteoarthritis, obesity, skin diseases, piles, irritable bowel syndrome, male sexual diseases, jaundice, hair loss, and renal calculi. It can also be explored for adjuvant for the diseases such as AIDS, cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, bronchial asthma, and chronic renal failure.

Hence in Mumbai there are large scopes for Ayurvedic practice as a general practice, consulting practice, Panchkarma therapist and as Dietician. Ayurvedic medicines are prepared and used according to geographical condition of the nation therefore it is most suitable for cosmopolitan culture of Mumbai. Cost wise Ayurvedic medicine can be afforded by slum areas, middle class and upper middle class colonies as well as posh area of the Mumbai.

Head of Ayurvedic Department, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai 400 020.