Ayurveda, used wisely

Ayurvedic medicine deserves the same care as any other medicine. AVVVS makes its licensed proprietary medicines to GMP quality standards, and we would still give anyone who takes them the same advice.

1. See a trained practitioner

   Many Ayurvedic preparations contain herbs, metals, minerals or other materials that can be harmful if they are used incorrectly, or without a trained practitioner’s direction. Look into the training and background of anyone you consult.

2. Tell your doctor

   Ayurvedic medicines can interact with conventional medicines, or work against them. Talk to your doctor about any Ayurvedic treatment you use.

3. Get the diagnosis right

   Make sure any disease or condition has been diagnosed by a healthcare provider with substantial conventional medical training, and experience of managing that condition.

4. Use it alongside, not instead

   Ayurveda can be a helpful complement to standard medical care. It should not replace it, especially for serious conditions.

5. Take extra care in pregnancy, and with children

   If you are pregnant or nursing, or are thinking of Ayurvedic treatment for a child, speak to your healthcare provider first.

6. Know how it is regulated where you live

   The rules differ from country to country. In the United States, for example, Ayurvedic products are regulated as dietary supplements rather than as drugs, so they are not held to the same safety and efficacy standards as conventional medicines.

Arya Vaidya Vilasini Vaidya Sala, Kozhikode. First published 3 October 2023.