Question 1

What is the meaning of Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 2

What are ayurvedic medicines?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Are ayurvedic medicines effective?

Accepted Answer

According to scientific clinical trials on some ayurvedic medicines, it is proved that these medicines are equally effective as that of allopathic medicines.

Question 4

Are ayurvedic medicines safe?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Is it safe to use ayurvedic medicines in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is the main goal of ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

According to ayurveda, human health depends upon balance between mind, body and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health by maintaining this balance between these three elements.

Question 7

What are three major forces in ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

In ayurveda it is believed that five elements i.e. space, air, fire, water and earth combine together in human body to form three major energies or forces which regulate life. These energies are vata dosha (space and air), kapha dosha (water and earth) and pitta dosha (fire and water). Every human being is a unique combination of these three doshas (energies) but any one force is stronger than the other two.

Question 8

Is allopathic medicines are better than ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

The allopathic medicine system is more established in terms of research and infrastructure and has outreach to a larger population as compared to ayurvedic medicines which are more popular in some states of India. In addition to that in case of emergency allopathic medicines are proven to be more effective than ayurvedic ones. However, for some disease, ayurveda might be better.

Question 9

Do ayurvedic medicines contain heavy metals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, some medicines contain heavy metals like gold, silver, etc. These are called as bhasmas. If givne by an experienced Ayurvedacharya, these might be safe to take. However, these should absolutely not be taken as OTC medicines.

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