Alveda

Dr. Bhavana S Gaitonde

Sri Sri Ayurveda Hospital.

Doctor information
Experience:
Education:
Ayurveda Vachaspati( M.D- Ayurveda), Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Academic degree:
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
Area of specialization:
I am mostly into Dravyaguna—Ayurvedic pharmacology kind of stole my interest early on, and I kept going deeper. What really makes sense to me is how each plant has this full personality—rasa, guna, virya, vipaka, prabhava—all of it works together, not in isolation. I work on selecting herbs based on those five parameters and matching them to the patient’s prakriti and vikriti.

Sometimes ppl think herbal treatment is just “natural is safe,” but there’s actual pharmacotherapeutics in Ayurveda too. I spend time studying that interaction—what combinations help, which anupana (vehicle) works better, what time of day enhances virya, and how digestion changes the whole action. Like, two ppl with eczema won't always get same herbs from me. It depends—on season, digestion, mental state, and the disease stage too.

I’m not into just giving readymade churnas n' oils. I study the plant deeply and prescribe stuff in a way that’s grounded in the classics but also fits real-life problems. Some of my work is clinical, some part researchy (if that's a word??), but the core thing is—healing with plants, precisely, not randomly.
Achievements:
I am someone who actually enjoys writing research—not always easy to find time but worth it. Some of my work got published in peer-reviewed journals (national and international both), mainly in Ayurvedic pharmacology n’ clinical stuff that felt important to share. I’ve also done paper presentations at conferences... few big ones, few smaller. Doesn’t matter, I just like contributing when I can. Helps me stay updated, and honestly, it pushes me to keep questioning my own methods too.

I am Dr. Bhavana S. Gaitonde, and my core training is in Dravyaguna Vignana, which I studied postgrad from Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research in Bengaluru. That phase was intense but grounding... learning the actual behavior of herbs, their rasa, virya, vipaka, and how they shift when processed differently—it completely changed how I looked at treatment. This field—Ayurvedic pharmacology—isn’t just about matching herb to disease. It’s about tuning the medicine to the patient’s prakriti, current doshic state, and where they are in their healing curve. I’m mostly drawn to chronic cases where long-term plant-based support can make a real difference—people dealing with inflammation, gut issues, immunity lows, skin conditions, even mental fog—stuff that often goes ignored or masked with quick fixes. I try to make my plans gentle but effective, working with both classical formulations and raw herbs if needed. But I always check whether it aligns with patient’s agni, season, and life context. That matters more than the textbook. My education was grounded in theory but also lot of clinical exposure—we actually handled raw herbs in class and discussed latest plant research in real time. That mix helped me feel confident not only in traditional texts but also in how those herbs behave in today's world, with modern diseases and lifestyles. One part I enjoy (maybe even more than expected?) is explaining herbs to patients. Like, not just “take this powder,” but here’s why it’s helpful. I believe healing’s stronger when ppl understand what they’re taking into their body. I also guide on pathya–apathya (diet & lifestyle rules), daily routine tweaks, and sometimes subtle things like how to time their medicines with meals or sleep. I'm always learning—going through new journals, staying active in forums, sometimes even just observing patient responses and making notes for next time. The goal for me isn’t just to fix disease, but to help ppl see herbs and routines as tools they can trust, not fear or ignore. Ayurveda has huge depth, and I just try to make it usable without losing the core.

Experience:
Education:	Ayurveda Vachaspati( M.D- Ayurveda), Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Academic degree:	Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
Area of specialization:	I am mostly into Dravyaguna—Ayurvedic pharmacology kind of stole my interest early on, and I kept going deeper. What really makes sense to me is how each plant has this full personality—rasa, guna, virya, vipaka, prabhava—all of it works together, not in isolation. I work on selecting herbs based on those five parameters and matching them to the patient’s prakriti and vikriti. Sometimes ppl think herbal treatment is just “natural is safe,” but there’s actual pharmacotherapeutics in Ayurveda too. I spend time studying that interaction—what combinations help, which anupana (vehicle) works better, what time of day enhances virya, and how digestion changes the whole action. Like, two ppl with eczema won't always get same herbs from me. It depends—on season, digestion, mental state, and the disease stage too. I’m not into just giving readymade churnas n' oils. I study the plant deeply and prescribe stuff in a way that’s grounded in the classics but also fits real-life problems. Some of my work is clinical, some part researchy (if that's a word??), but the core thing is—healing with plants, precisely, not randomly.
Achievements:	I am someone who actually enjoys writing research—not always easy to find time but worth it. Some of my work got published in peer-reviewed journals (national and international both), mainly in Ayurvedic pharmacology n’ clinical stuff that felt important to share. I’ve also done paper presentations at conferences... few big ones, few smaller. Doesn’t matter, I just like contributing when I can. Helps me stay updated, and honestly, it pushes me to keep questioning my own methods too.