Q.1: There is a common belief among public that Ayurvedic treatment takes a long time to cure diseases, is it true? Ans: This is not true. The fact is Ayurveda has excellent fast acting medicines. Ayurveda is as fast acting as modern medicines in acute diseases like fever,diarrhea,etc. In certain other diseases like male infertility,kidney stones,gallbladder stones,skin diseases, gastric problems, cosmetic problems (hair disorder,pigmentation problems) joint diseases,anorectal disorders(fistula,fissure,piles,etc), diabetes, asthma, obesity, etc. Ayurvedic medicines have shown remarkable quick results than other system of medicines. A point to be noted here is that Ayurvedic medicines are not only fast acting but also they tend to bring permanent relief without side effects.
Q.2: What are the advantages with Ayurvedic medicines and do they produce any side effects? Ans: Ayurveda is not just a system of medicine,it’s a way of life.If Ayurvedic health codes are followed it ensures a healthy long life. Ayurvedic medicines are natural,all the medicines prepared in Ayurvedic system of medicine are from three natural resources, viz; Vegetative (herbs,shrubs,trees,etc.,) Animal and Mineral origin. Even in our daily living we only depend on these natural resources for food,etc.The natural things are normally friendly,non-harming,beneficial and suitable to the Human system (body). Ayurvedic medicines being natural medicines,our body system accepts them without giving rise to any adverse violent reaction. A judicious use of Ayurvedic medicines will never cause any side effect on the system,instead it is established that Ayurvedic medicines in addition to curing the diseases they bring a lot of side benefits like tonic effects,enthusiasm and strength to the body. Ayurvedic way of diagnosing the disease based on the concept of dosha, dhatu, mala, agnis, srotas, kala, sthana, prakruthi, Vikruthi, bala,ayu,etc.,gives a holistic(complete) picture about various factor of the diseases.Based on these factors when the classical Ayurvedic treatment is instituted it ensures for a complete and permanent relief from the ailment. All the classical medicines,which are used in Amruth Ayurvedic Centre,are in use from many centuries,they are recorded in the text books of Ayurveda. Many vaidyas from centuries have used these medicines in their practice and hence the safety and efficacy are well established.
Q.3: Why are Ayurvedic medicines costly? Ans: This is not completely true.The cost of the medicines mainly depend on the type of medicines used in Ayurveda.Starting from herbs like ordinary grass to precious gold are used as medicines in Ayurveda.Hence depending upon the cost of the raw material used,the prices of the prepared medicines are decided. Many times in order to give a quick and effective positive results to the patients vaidya uses suitable medicines without compromising in quality and genuinity of the medicines. Sometimes in certain diseases for example purusha vandyatva(male infertility),amavata(rheumatoid arthritis),certain brittle vata rogas (nervous disorders), the usage of `gold bhasma` has proved very effective hence the for such diseases will be naturally expensive.
Q.4: Some people are of the opinion that Ayurvedic physicians mix steroids with their medicines,what do you say? Ans: We are of the opinion,that such quacks who mix steroids with Ayurvedic medicines are to be punished.Such doctors bring bad name yo Ayurvedic system,to the sincere Ayurvedic practitioners and to the effective Ayurvedic drugs.
Q.5: For which diseases you have Ayurvedic treatment? Ans: In this Centre,and genuine Ayurvedic treatment is available for almost all diseases. In my 26 years of experience as an Ayurvedic physician the following diseases are successfully treated. Purusha vandyatva – Male infertility. Stree vandyatva – Female infertility. Madhumeha – Diabetes. Hrudrogas – Heart ailments. Rakta bhara adikya – High blood pressure. Tamaka swasa – Asthma. Shira shula – Headache. Dushta pratishyaya – Chronic rhinitis,sinusitis. Danta roga – Dental disorders. Karna rogas – Ear diseases. Netra rogas – Eye diseases. Udara vikaras – Gastrointestinal diseases. Agnimandya – indigestion. Amla pitta – Acidity. Parinama shula – Gastric ulcer. Shula – Colicky pain. Grahini – Amoebic dysentery. Atisara – Dysentery,diarrhea. Kamala – Jaundice. Pittashaya ashmari – Gall bladder stone. Twakgata vikaras – Skin diseases Shwitra – Leucoderma. Kitibha – Psoriasis. Vicharchika – Eczema. Varna vikaras – Pigmentation anomalies. Sheeta pitta – Udarda – Allergic manifestations. Soundarya vikaras – Cosmetic problems. Keshanasha – Hair fall. Darunaka – Dandruff. Vyanga ,Neelika – Chloasma,hyper pigmentation. Youvana pidika – Pimples. 15.Guda vikaras – Ano rectal diseases. Arshas – Piles. Gudachidra – Parikartika – Fissure in ano. Bhagandara – Fistula in ano. 16.Mutravaha vikaras – Urinary tract disorders. Ashmari – Kidney stone. Ashtilagranthi – Prostate enlargement. Mutra vikaras – Urinary tract infection. 17.Asthi vikaras – Musculo skeletal disorders. Amavata – Rheumatoid arthritis. Sandhivata – Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Vatarakta – Gout. 18.Vata rogas – Nervous disorders. Pakshaghata – Paralysis. Ardita – Facial paralysis. Apasmara – Epilepsy. Unmada – Insanity. Rasayana – Rejuvenative treatment for old people. Vajeekarana – Aphrodisiac treatment. Klaibyata – infertility-male/ female, Impotency. Dushtavrana – Nonhealing ulcers,gangrene.
Q.6 : Does Ayurveda have treatment for cancer and AIDS ? Ans : Ayurveda as a supplementary system along with modern medicine,can give better results in these diseases.
Q.7 : Can Ayurvedic medicines be used along with modern medicines ? Ans : In the diseases like madhumeha(Diabetes) when the patient is already taking the modern medicine he cannot stop them immediately. In such cases simultaneous administration of Ayurvedic medicine is advised,and later on after obtaining the desired results modern medicines are slowly withdrawn and stopped and Ayurvedic treatment is continued.This has to be done only on the direction of the attending physician.
Q.8: Why do you dispense the medicines ? why can't you prescribe the medicines ? Ans : The self dispensed medicines are guaranteed for genuinity and freshness,whereas the company medicines available in the medical stores cannot be always relied upon,hence medicines are dispensed here. Also,it saves of the patient from searching the medical store and procuring the correct medicines.
Q.9: Do you manufacture all your medicines ? Ans : Yes,most of the medicines are manufactured by ourselves.The medicines which we don’t manufacture are procured from the market after a careful and stringent selection.
Q.10: How do you treat some of the surgical disorders ? Ans : Some of the surgical disorders like bladder stone,kidney stone,prostate enlargement, piles, fistula, fissure, gangrene,are effectively treated in Ayurveda with help of oral medication only.There are many patients on our records who are advised major surgery by surgeons and later their problems were solved with Ayurvedic medicines.This proves that in some of the surgical disorders instead of surgery,oral Ayurvedic medicines can cure the disease. Ayurvedic treatment procedure called `Kshara sutra` needs a mention here.this is a simple technique in which a medicated thread is tied to the affected area,which helps in the total excision of the part.
Q.11: What are the treatment facilities you have ? Ans : 1. Out patient section : Consultation and dispensing of medicine. 2. Jaloukavacarana-Leech application. 3. Snehana & Svedana : Oleation and sudation. 4. Nasya – Errhines. 5. Lepa – Plaster application. 6. Kshara sutra application. 7. Netra Tarpana. 8. Pumsavana karma. 9. Pancakarma chikista.
Q.12: Do you recommend modern investigation for diagnosing the diseases ? Ans : In many instances the modern investigatory procedures help as parameters to evaluate the effect of Ayurvedic treatment, hence we advise the modern investigatory procedures whenever required.
Q.13: Do Ayurvedic medicines have expiry ? Ans : Yes.The expiry of medicines according to Ayurveda can be listed as below : 1.Choornas-powders-Expires after 2 years of preparation. 2.Gutikas-Tablets-Expires after 1 year of preparation. 3.Lehyas-Semi solid preparation-Expires after 1 year of preparation. 4.Ghritas-Medicated ghee-expires after 4 months of preparation. 5.Tailas-Medicated oil-Expires after 4 months of preparation. 6.Asava arishtas-Fermented liquid preparations-become more potent as they become old. 7.Rasaoushadi-Mineral preparations become more potent as they become old.