Who are Ayurveda doctors?

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.

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 is Ayurveda?

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.

How does an ayurvedic doctor diagnose a condition?

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.

Do Ayurvedic doctors perform surgery?

No, Ayurvedic doctors cannot perform surgery. However, MD/MS Ayurveda doctors will be allowed to perform minor surgeries.

Can Ayurvedic doctors cure tonsillitis?

Yes, Ayurvedic doctors can cure tonsillitis through ayurvedic medicines. Some of the ayurvedic treatments for tonsillitis are:

• Sphatika - a type of quartz crystal  acts as an antiseptic, astringent and hemostatic
• Agastya rasayana - used for chronic tonsillitis
• Khadiradi - tablet form
• Kulanjana, Yashti madhu and Vacha - available as powder form