| Ayurveda |
Ancient India (Vedas, ~5000 years); balances doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) ​ |
Herbal remedies, Panchakarma detoxification, diet, yoga ​ |
| Yoga & Naturopathy |
Vedic practices; drugless healing via lifestyle and nature ​ |
Asanas, pranayama, hydrotherapy, fasting ​ |
| Unani |
Greco-Arabic (Hippocrates era); humor balance (blood, phlegm, yellow/red bile) ​ |
Herbal drugs, cupping (Hijama), regimental therapy ​ |
| Siddha |
Tamil Nadu; five elements and three doshas ​ |
Minerals, herbs, yoga, varmam therapy ​ |
| Sowa-Rigpa |
Tibetan-Buddhist; recently included ​ |
Precious pills, herbal compounds |
| Homeopathy |
German (18th century); "like cures like" principle ​ |
Diluted remedies, holistic assessment ​ |
