In Ayurveda classification of diseases and management of patients is done according to prognosis. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the tridoshas: nervous energy (vata), body heat energy (pitta), and nutritive energy (kapha). Preparations of herbs, minerals and animal parts   are used as medicines to eliminate excesses and overcome deficiencies.

Based largely on ayurvedic concepts, it believes that human body is a combination of five Universal elements: mann(earth), neer(water), thee(fire), vayu(air). vin(sky). These elements regulate the three ‘kutrams’ (doshas) in relation to the six suvai (tastes) and two veeriyas (potency). They co-ordinate the activities of the seven body thatus (dhatus). The maintenance of the human body is regulated by the 96 ‘tathvams’ which contribute to the well-being of man. The use of metals and minerals in medicines is predominant in this system.

Makes use of nature’s elements – the sun, air, earth and water for promotion of health and cure of disease. Uses natural methods like physical exercise, body massage, diet, fasting, hydrotherapy, mud packs, sun bath, laughter therapy and eating raw vegetables and fruits.

It is believed that imbalance in the four humours of the human body – blood, phlegm, black and yellow bile results in diseases. Herbs are used to restore the balance in humours.

Based on the principle of Similia Similibus Curentur  (like cures like). This system believes a pure drug which could produce symptoms of a disease in a healthy person is expected to cure a patient suffering from the same disease when used in extremely diluted form. Substances available in the herbal, mineral or animal kingdom are used for potencization.

Essential oils extracted from flowers, plants, shrubs and trees are transported throughout the body to influence various organ functions through massage, inhalation and ingestion. This is supposed to restore the body and mind to a balanced and healthy state.

A practice of healing the body and mind of its ailments through various ‘asanas’ (postures) – static and moving, breathing exercises, a disciplined diet, and meditation.

This system believes there is a continuous flow of energy in the body through meridians or channels. It employs fine needles along these meridians to restore to normal physiological functioning of the body.
Please Note : Acupuncture may not be a 'traditional' Indian practice but it has been included ass it is being used presently in India for certain ailment.

A technique of giving specific type of pressure with fingers and suitable objects on certain points of the body for a specified time to alleviate stress in the related portions.

It is a drug-free treatment that deals primarily with disorders of the spine. Manipulation, palpation and massage are effective treatments for the numerous diseases associated with the musculo-skeletal system.

Disease is diagnosed in terms of deficient colours and accordingly colours are given to the patient directly (through pills, oils, water, gems or colour radiations) and/or indirectly by treating his photograph, or any of his belongings.

This practice believes that there is an all pervading life energy which a healer could exercise his mind to channel into his hands. This energy is transmitted to the patient's ailing part for about 20 minutes in order to heal.

It believes that human beings are surrounded by a magnetic field and applying magnets(or magnetic devices) to the affected part(s) of the body rejuvenates the related cells and tissues thereby leading to cure.

Intake, application or instillation of urine is believed to act as a germ killer and increase the body’s resistance to disease. The usage of urine for massage, as drops for the nose, ears and eyes, as a mouth wash and as a bandage for wounds is recommended.