The human body is the origin of the four purusharthas of religion, artha, work and moksha. Physical health and longevity are essential for a happy human life.

Among the various tools that Indians have used till now to live a healthy and long life, ethno medicine is the main one. This medical science was once so developed in India that even the foreigners of that time had to accept it. But after that we became more dependent on foreign medicine. More than the effect of their drugs, it was their propaganda that contributed to this.