Ayurveda is a complete and complex system of healthcare having a 
traditional system of medicine. It is actually derived from two Sanskrit words "ayus" and "ved" meaning life and knowledge respectively. 

Bhut vidya is one of the main but neglected branch or subdivision of Ayurveda and mainly deals with the management of psychic disorders of human beings produced as a result of invasion by some evil spirits.

The various disorders and complications caused as a result of mental disturbances have also been highlighted. The treatment is provided through the intake of specific ayurvedic herbs. Ayurveda stresses on maintaining the health and vitality of all the systems thereby playing an important role in enhancing our lives.