Ayurveda which means €knowledge of life€ has originated in the Indian subcontinent some 5000 years ago. The main aim of ayurveda is to make mind, body and soul to be in harmony. Ayurveda treats the person as a whole based on the three doshas vatha (air), pitta (fire) and kapha (water). It does not only aim at curing the disease but also to promote good health in the person. Ayurveda in the US is considered as a form of alternative medicine and not approved by FDA. There are many ayurvedic health clinics and Ayurveda Consultants in the US. In the US, there is no Government recognised course. Hence, you need to thoroughly verify them before hiring them. Some of the tips to hire the right Ayurveda Consultants are as follows:

€ Now-a-days, they are available online and you can search online for them but should not conclude that those who appear on the first of the search page to be the expert simply because they are listed on the first page. You need to check their qualification, experience, etc.
€ Ensure that they have the Government recognised registration number and if not available then ask for the registration number and where they got certified etc.
€ In case you are looking to join in the Ayurvedic course (short term course on ayurveda), ensure that no such doctor is authorised to provide you with a certificate. Of course, this does not mean that you will not get the genuine knowledge on ayurveda.
€ Before engaging the doctor, check on the consultation fees and other charges. Some people might charge sky-rocketing prices.
€ It is always ideal to get reference from your family and friends who have taken this treatment from a particular doctor and can engage him. Otherwise, take the testimonials from his early patients who got treated by him before taking the treatment.
€ You can also check on the work done by him and other activities etc to get to know him well.
€ When you talk to them in person you can actually get to know his expertise in depth and based on that you can decide.

Ayurveda Herbal Supplements are used in the ayurvedic treatment of patients. Let's see the benefits of some of the common Ayurveda Herbal Supplements:

Psylium Husk: It is found in colon cleansing product and rich in insoluble fibre and helps in eliminating the accumulated waste from the body.
Triphala: Some of the benefits of triphala are cleanses the digestive system, cleans bowel movements and provides clear skin, blood purifier, improves concentration, improves digestion and also improves the vision.
Neem: combats all kinds of digestive problems, effective against harmful bowel flora and parasites, effective against gastritis, detoxifies blood, treats UTI and diabetes, stimulates liver functioning and boosts immune system.
Turmeric: detoxifies the liver, reduces childhood leukaemia, works as anti-inflammatory drugs, natural pain killer, helps in weight loss, wound healing, works against arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Shatavri: Otherwise known as queen of herbs boosts immune system, solves female problems including PMS and menopausal imbalance, rich in phyto-estrogens, good for female reproductive system, fights against the inflammation in the lungs and heart, diuretic so works against gall bladder and intestinal infections.
Tulsi: strengthens immune system, rich source of anti-oxidants hence promotes radiant and healthy skin, works as anti-aging property, stress reliever.

Thus, Ayurvedic treatment makes use of herbals that are available in nature and thus, it has no side effects and treats the person holistically.