An Ayurvedic doctor studies for 5 1/2 years for BAMS which is the minimum qualification to prescribe Ayurvedic medicines. Further, a specialization such as MD/ MS degree is done for another three years. On the whole, a total of 8 1/2 years is spent in acquiring a lot of knowledge regarding the diseases, and prescribing appropriate medicines for each disease along with extensive research that goes into the process. Therefore, an Ayurvedic doctor is well qualified to prescribe medicines, and it is not in any way a quackery.
Ayurvedic doctor uses only medicines manufactured from reputed companies which do not have any side effects. Ayurvedic medicine is not same as herbal medicine. Herbal medicines are usually not processed for purefication and not tested before administering to the patient.
This is just a myth. Ayurveda medicines are prescribed after examining the patient’s condition thoroughly i.e., after understanding the doshas and prakruti in detail. Hence, there is no chance of it causing heat or any other side effects.
Pathyam or diet restrictions are advised for the disease. It has no relation to the medicines prescribed. All kinds of food items can be taken freely as per the doctor's advice. For Example: sweet restriction for diabetic patients and salt restriction for High BP patients is advised.
Both can be used together as per the doctor's advice and there is no danger.
No, Ayurveda is the only system of medicine in the world that has no side effects.
This is just a myth. The sooner the patient consults an Ayurvedic doctor, the faster the patient's recovery. But if the patient comes after the disease symptoms increase or at a chronic stage, it may take more time to cure completely. Pain reduction alone is not disease reduction. It is important to eliminate the disease from its root by providing a permanent solution.
With advancement in Ayurvedic science, the churnas (powders), kashayas (decoctions) have been replaced with tablets, capsules and syrups for better palatability and wider acceptance, of late.
Ayurveda has a treatment for each and every ailment from the scalp (hair) to the toes (nails).
Buttermilk is equivalent to nectar in Ayurveda. A minimum of 4 liters of water per day is to be consumed by everyone. There is no need to follow any new rules while using Ayurvedic medicines, unless the doctor has given specific instructions to follow.
Yes. Ayurveda medicines are safe right from newborns to old aged people. There is a separate branch of pediatrics called as kaumarabhritya that deals with all the diseases occurring in children right from their birth. The medicines are absolutely safe and definitely palatable. They help in the normal growth and overall development of the child. In pregnancy too, Ayurvedic medicines are safest, and can be used after the doctor's prescription for proper development of the foetus and also to avoid complications during pregnancy.
Yes. Ayurvedic medicines are useful even in acute conditions. Corona is one of the best example where Ayurvedic medicines worked extremely well and prevented many ICU admissions and deaths.
