I was besmirched by the tactics used in Ayurveda- the ingredients are essentially derived from various herbs and so the cure is absolutely natural. In some minor cases of ailments the remedy is even more interesting. Such an interesting therapy is Shamana.

Etymologically, Shamana means to suppress or balance. Incase the doshas are not deep rooted and the disease is not chronic these therapies are applied. Here, a special diet, contradictory to the qualities of the ailment is prescribed to the patient for suppressing or balancing the ailments. Various herbal powders, tablets, decoctions, jams, medicated oil or ghee are used in this therapy. What stands out in shamana therapies is that medicines are not always used as a to cure, rather a very simple diet or an activity can help to alleviate the disorders.

The following types of activities are most commonly used in Shamana:

Exercises
Fasting
Sweating
Exposure ot the sun or air