Vol. 7, Issue 5, Part A (2025)

The foundational tenets of Ayurveda, an Indian ancient medical system, are preventing needless suffering and promoting long, healthy lives. Its approach involves using natural remedies to address the root causes of disorders in order to restore equilibrium. It also promotes a balanced lifestyle in order to prevent imbalances from occurring in the future. Throughout history, herbal remedies have been utilized medicinally in many cultures, including Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, and Indian. According to estimates from the World Health Organization, traditional medicines provide the majority of medical care for 80% of the world's population. India, a country well-known for its biodiversity, is home to some 40,000 plant species, 15,000 of which are thought to offer therapeutic benefits. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traditional medicine has a rich past. It is the culmination of all the information, abilities, and procedures—whether explicable or not—based on theories, beliefs, and experiences unique to many cultures that are used to the preservation of health and the avoidance, detection, enhancement, or treatment of mental and physical disorders. Herbal medicines comprise plants, plant materials, herbal preparations, and completed herbal products that have plant parts, plant materials, or a combination of plant materials as active components. Around 80% of people on the planet are said to use traditional medicines (Raja NN, Veluchamy. 2024).

This paper explores the therapeutic importance of polyherbalism in ayurveda and the complex balance it aims to attain in improving overall well-being, as well as its vital function in the practice.