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1. What is the meaning of Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing illness which means "science of life" (Ayur = life and Veda = science). Ayurveda recognises human being as part of nature and is governed by three major energies termed as "Vata" (wind), "Pitta" (fire), and "Kapha" (earth).
2. What are ayurvedic medicines?
Ayurvedic medicines are India's oldest and a traditional medical system for treating illnesses. These medicines are referred to in ancient writings which majorly consist of plant product and may include animal product, metal, and mineral.
3. Are ayurvedic medicines effective?
According to scientific clinical trials on some ayurvedic medicines, it is proved that these medicines are equally effective as that of allopathic medicines.
4. Are ayurvedic medicines safe?
Ayurvedic medicinal preparation may include metal, minerals and gems which may pose a risk of increased metal and mineral levels in body which may be dangerous. Thus, they should be taken only from a reputed, experienced and genuine qualified ayurvedic doctor.
5. Is it safe to use ayurvedic medicines in pregnancy?
No, it is not safe to use ayurvedic medicines without consultation of your doctor or child's doctor during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding your baby. These medicines may contain some component which may be harmful for development of your baby.
Name | Speciality | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience |
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Dr. S Sarangapani | Ayurveda | 99% | 155 | 44 |
Dr. Vani | Ayurveda | 94% | 25 | 27 |
Dr. C Narmada | Ayurveda | 100% | 23 | 24 |
Dr. M. Narasimha | Ayurveda | 89% | 66 | 25 |
Dr. Priti Thakre | Ayurveda | 100% | 14 | 22 |
Dr. G.Venkateswarlu | Ayurveda | 97% | 58 | 19 |
Dr. Muneeb Ahmed | Ayurveda | 96% | 97 | 15 |
Dr. Achattil Asha | Ayurveda | 100% | 8 | 14 |
Dr. Nidhi Navani | Ayurveda | 100% | 7 | 23 |
Dr. Deepak Gaur | Ayurveda | 100% | 8 | 14 |
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India, which uses a range of treatments, including panchakarma ('five actions'), yoga, massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine to encourage health and wellbeing.
An individual who has a professional degree of BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) focussing on Ayurveda in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and other South Asian countries are known as Ayurveda doctors.
A 5-year medical degree [BAMS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be an Ayurveda doctor:
It is advised to schedule a follow-up consultation with Ayurvedic Physicians about 6 weeks to 3 months after your initial consultation. This is to review the results and changes in your state of health and revise medicine intake where necessary.
To make a diagnosis, the Ayurvedic doctor uses a method called rogi and roga pariksha, which combines disease analysis with a deep examination of each individual. Determining the patient's dosha, and then identifying the root cause of a disease requires precise training.