Ayurveda for Health: What It Can & Cannot Treat

Ayurveda = traditional Indian system balancing doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) via diet, herbs, lifestyle, detox (Panchakarma).

Conditions Often Addressed

• Digestive disorders (IBS, gastritis).
• Stress, anxiety, insomnia.
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain (arthritis, back pain).
• Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis).
• Metabolic syndrome (pre‑diabetes, weight).
• Women’s health (menstrual, menopausal).

Limitations

• Not for emergencies (trauma, MI, stroke, sepsis).
• Not a substitute for surgery, antibiotics, chemotherapy, insulin.
• Quality control varies; heavy‑metal contamination reported in some products.
• Herb‑drug interactions (e.g., guggul + statins).

Safe Integration

1. Consult MD + qualified Ayurvedic practitioner (BAMS/NAMA).
2. Disclose all herbs/supplements.
3. Use as adjunct, not replacement, for serious disease.
4. Monitor labs (LFT, RFT, metals).

Evidence base growing but heterogeneous; prioritize safety & coordination.