Nature Cure is a constructive method of treatment which aims at removing the basic cause of disease through the use of Five Elements in Nature i.e. Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. It is not only system of healing, but also a way of life, in tune with the internal Vital Forces or natural elements comprising the human body. It is a complete revolution in the art and science of living.
The science of Naturopathy or Nature Cure is as old as creation took place. There was nothing except God or Supreme Soul. In the beginning of creation first Ether was formed by the power of consciousness of the Supreme Soul or God. Later out of Ether, Air then was born Fire, then Water and then Earth. Thus it can be called the mother of other systems. All important aspects of Nature Cure are given in Vedas, such as fasting and treatment by water.
In the beginning, no system of medicine used to be in practice. Whenever people became unwell they fasted to regain health. The use of medicines started with the period of Ravan. The Vaidyas searched and brought medicinal herbs which on being boiled in water produced a concoction which acted as medicine to cure various diseases. Thereafter medicines began to be used even by the general public.