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 1. What are the sources of Ayurvedic medicines? 2. What are the types of diseases that Ayurveda can treat? 3. People say that Ayurvedic medicines are not fast-acting. Is this true? 4. Can allopathic medicines be taken with Ayuvedic medicines? 5. Does Ayurveda say anything about diet? 6. Are there lots of dietary restrictions when taking the medicines? 7. Do Ayurvedic medicines have any side effects? 8. Can I buy Ayurvedic drugs off the counter? 9. Are your products easily available in the market? 1. What are the sources of Ayurvedic medicines? Ayurveda derives medicines from nature. Various medicinal herbs, roots and minerals are used to prepare medicines. For example Amla (Indian gooseberry), Neem (Margosa), Chandan (Sandalwood), and metals like Gold, Silver, Iron, etc. 2. What are the types of diseases that Ayurveda can treat? Ayurveda has proven very effective for a vast majority of diseases which affect the body, including skin diseases, ailments of the bones and joints (e.g. arthritis etc), diabetes and other hormone related diseases, nervous system disorders like paralysis, epilepsy etc. It has become popular in the treatment of cases related to decreased vitality. It is helpful in ailments that are recurring or persistent and have no definitive treatment in other systems of medicines. 3. People say that Ayurvedic medicines are not fast-acting. Is this true? This is not entirely true. Though you might see some patients taking Ayurvedic medicines for a couple of years, it is mostly because they have been suffering from the disease for many years. In such kind of chronic cases, medicines have to be given so that all the imbalances in the Doshas that have accumulated in the years can be cleared. This is the reason behind long treatments. But Ayurveda is equally effective and fast acting in case the ailment is new. It can even be used in such acute cases as angina pain. 4. Can allopathic medicines be taken with Ayurvedic medicines? Yes, Ayurvedic medicines can be taken along with allopathic medicines. It does not cut down the effect of any other medicines and vice-versa.
The diet that contains balanced food are vegetables, fruits, wheat, rice, etc. The best time of having food is when hunger is generated in the navel region. Normally one should have 2 to 3 meals a day, light breakfast, good lunch and a light dinner. Of the full capacity of one's stomach, 1/2 should be filled with solid food, 1/4 with liquid food and the remaining 1/4 should be left empty. Water should be taken as and when one feels thirsty. It is not good to drink water before or after meals only. It should be properly interspaced with food during the meals. 6. Are there lots of dietary restrictions when taking the medicines? Ayurvedic Physicians advise to avoid certain food so that the disease and its cause can be removed. For example, when a person is suffering from cold, it would do no good to be exposed to cold or eat chilled food. 7. Do Ayurvedic medicines have any side effects? All Ayurvedic medicines are natural. They are very safe and can be used by children too. There are no side effects when the medicines are used properly. 8. Can I buy Ayurvedic medicines Over the Counter? Many Ayurvedic Physicians make their own medicines. You don't need to buy them. Many common Ayurvedic medicines are available in drug-stores. But these should only be used after consulting your Ayurvedic Physician. 9. Are your products easily available in the market? Yes, you can easily purchase them at the places mentioned in our network page. For more Questions please click here.
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