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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.
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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:
Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India, which uses a wide range of treatments, including panchakarma ('five actions'), yoga, massage, acupuncture, and herbal medicine, to encourage health and wellbeing. Ayurveda is mainly based on the balance between body, spirit, and mind.
To make a diagnosis, the Ayurvedic doctor uses a method called rogi, roga pariksha, which combines disease analysis with a deep examination of each individual. An ayurvedic doctor requires intensive training and experience to diagnose a medical condition.
No, Ayurvedic doctors cannot perform surgery. However, MD/MS Ayurveda doctors will be allowed to perform minor surgeries.
Yes, Ayurvedic doctors can cure tonsillitis through ayurvedic medicines. Some of the ayurvedic treatments for tonsillitis are: