Ayurveda is a vast medicinal Science. It is said to have been originated in India about 5000 years back. Unlike other medicinal systems, Ayurveda focuses more on healthy living than treatment of diseases. The main concept of Ayurveda is that it personalizes the healing process. According to Ayurveda, the human body is composed of four basics-the dosha, dhatu, Mala and Agni. There is immense significance of all these basics of the body in Ayurveda. These are also called the mool Siddhant or the basic fundamentals of Ayurvedic treatment.

Through 10 chapters, the author Dr. Murli Manohar explains the diseases associated with digestive system, respiratory system, heart & Circulatory system, nervous system, urinary system, Joint diseases, skin & hair problems, eye problems, problems specific to females and other Miscellaneous health issues. He has made it easy to understand each disease by giving its symptoms, self-help guidelines and specific remedies.