Nature cures, not the physician (Hippocrates), Nature cure is a constructive method of treatment, which aims at removing the basic cause of diseases through rationale use of elements freely available in nature.
Naturopathy is not only system of healing it is a way of life. Nature cure is a drugless therapy that involves the use of the five great elements (Panchamahabhutas) of nature to restore, to build-up, and to maintain health. Four fundamental principles of healthy life- are Achara – Right conduct, Vichara – Right thinking, Ahara –Right food habits, Vihara- Right daily routine. All diseases occur because of accumulation of morbid matter only. Human body possesses inherent self-constructing and self-healing powers , In this presentation, topics will be covered like Basic principles of Naturopathy and its treatment modalities and its application in primary health care in lucid manner.
Key words :
Naturopathy, Panchamahabhutas, Basic principles and primary health care