Ayurvedic Therapies to Target the Microbiome: Evidence and Possibilities.

Context: The microbiome is a constantly evolving entity, being influenced by diet, lifestyle, age, genetics, medication, and environment; keeping the microbiome in good health is a step toward better health for the body. Ayurveda emphasizes a healthy internal milieu that synchronizes with the circadian and seasonal rhythms, in addition to reacting to other stressors.

Objective: The current review intended to provide an overview of Ayurvedic principles related to health and disease and their management and to briefly discuss the current understanding of the human microbiome and explore Ayurvedic herbs and therapies that have been studied for their effects on the microbiome.