Who are Ayurveda doctors?

Practitioners of the ancient Ayurvedic system of medicine are called Ayurvedic doctors. Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that started in India about 3,000 years ago. This system of medicine is based on maintaining a balance between the mind, body, spirit and nature for good health and wellness. Ayurveda encourages natural therapies and certain lifestyle interventions to balance a person's internal system and its relation to the external environment.

What is the qualification of 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:

• Diploma in Anesthesiology - AyurvedaDiploma in ObGyn - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Psychiatry - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Clinical Pathology - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Orthopedics - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Radio-Diagnosis - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Pediatrics - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Geriatrics - Ayurveda
• Diploma in dermatology - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Public Health- Ayurveda
• Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine
• Diploma in Ophthalmology - Ayurveda
• Diploma in Kshar Karma
• MD - Ayurveda Medicine
• Ph.D. - Ayurveda
• DSAC
• GAMS
• MS - Ayurveda
• BSAM
• Ayurveda Bhaskar
• LAMS
• BIMS

What conditions can Ayurveda treat?

Ayurveda can treat a variety of conditions and some of them are:

• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Cardiac disorders
• Respiratory disease
• Joint problems
• Excretory system diseases
• Dermatological diseases
• Women's fertility issues
• Low immunity
• Psychological disorders
• Movement disorders

Can Ayurveda cure cancer?

On its own, Ayurvedic therapy cannot cure cancer. But certain aspects of Ayurvedic therapy can be helpful as complementary therapies when administered with standard and conventional medical care given for cancer.