(Ayurveda, Holistic, Time-Tested and Affordable Healthcare) Ayurveda, India's centuries-old medicinal system, is one of the oldest and still practiced traditions, rooted in a solid foundation of philosophy and experimentation. 
The basic concepts of Ayurveda can be traced back to the Vedic period in ancient India. The earliest texts containing knowledge related to health and healing practices are found in the Vedas, especially the Rigveda, which contains hymns describing the medicinal benefits of certain herbs and plants. Over the years, modern medicine has hijacked elements of our traditional systems. In reality, the basis of modern medicine is traditional systems like Ayurveda. Most of the medicines we use in allopathic systems are derived from knowledge gathered from traditional systems. But when it comes to modern medicine, they only use the active principle or its chemical analogues which make it target use and immediate relief. It is a holistic approach to health and personalized medicine, representing a comprehensive medical system that encompasses physical, psychological, philosophical, moral and spiritual well-being. Unfortunately, most people turn to Ayurveda only when modern medicine fails or when it has no solution for a particular ailment. There are many reports of people recovering and recovering from such cases. According to the World Health Organization, about 70-80% of the world's population depends on non-traditional remedies, mainly derived from herbs, for their health care needs. The main reason for the growing interest in complementary and alternative medicine is the side effects associated with synthetic drugs, the absence of definitive treatments for many chronic diseases, the high costs associated with new drugs, microbial resistance, and the emergence of new diseases. is , among other factors. In recent times there has been a concerted effort by the proponents of Ayurveda to include this system in the same line as allopathy. Ayurvedic treatment has become more expensive than allopathic systems in many multi-specialty hospitals. The emergence of Ayurveda as part of tourism is destroying the quality and essence of this valuable medical system. The effects of Ayurvedic treatment cannot be reaped in two or three days. It is based on your lifestyle and only if you manage your daily lifestyle systematically you will be able to get results. The growing Ayurvedic pharma companies are also destroying the essence of Ayurveda. A culture that invalidates allopathic treatment has gradually crept into our traditional system. There is stiff competition among Ayurvedic companies that often deviate from what is prescribed in the scriptures. In modern times the world has started appreciating the contribution of Ayurveda and Indian knowledge system towards healthcare and it is our duty and responsibility to provide quality healthcare services to the entire humanity. Strict rules should be made to check the quality of drugs sold in the market to prevent adulteration, which is on the rise nowadays. Since 2016, the Government of India has been celebrating the National Ayurveda Day on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) every year. Dhanvantari Jayanti was chosen as the occasion to celebrate Ayurveda Day, to promote this medical system at the national level, recognizing its potential to be a fundamental pillar in its eventual global expansion. This year, Ayurveda Day was celebrated on 10 November 2023 with the focal theme of "Ayurveda for everyone every day". By promoting Ayurveda we are not only promoting our age-old affordable medical system but also promoting sustainable living with nature.