Dr. Raman Khanna
Experience: | 43 years |
Education: | Shri Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic College |
Academic degree: | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
Area of specialization: | I am mostly working with chronic condtions that need time and patience, but liver disorders and rheumatoid arthritis—those are the two I end up seeing a lot. Not just coz they’re common, but because Ayurveda has actual tools to support them if you look deep enough. Like, in liver issues, it’s not always just about digestion or "toxins" or whatever ppl read online, right? It’s more about correcting agni, reducing inflammation gently, and clearing whatever dhatu level imbalances are stuck there... sometimes hidden.
With RA patients, every case is diff. Swelling, stiffness, morning pain, joint flare-ups—all show differently in each person depending on how doshas are involved. So I never give a one-size-fit-all treatment. I rely on classical herbs, sometimes Panchakarma if there’s need for strong detox, and yes—diet, always. Food changes make or break healing in these cases. But yeah, I make sure the patient understands why we’re doing each thing, not just “take this churnam and wait.”
Also—many ppl come to me worried that they'll be stuck on meds lifelong. I don’t promise miracles but I do tell them clearly—Ayurveda aims at reducing dependency slowly, if body permits. Not masking, but rewiring the healing path. And that starts with root-cause clarity. |
Achievements: | I am honestly not too into awards, but yeah—getting the Chikitsa Seva Rattan Award back in 2019 kinda meant a lot. It felt like a nod to all those years I spent just showing up for patients, trying to help them with real Ayurvedic care—not shortcuts or flashy stuff, just proper work. It wasn’t just about the therapies, it's more the time, trust n’ actual effort you put in everyday!! That award felt like someone saw that. Still feels unreal but I guess it’s part of my journey now. |
I am practicing Ayurveda for more than 40 yrs now, and honestly that number still surprises me sometimes. When I started, all I had was a strong belief in the classical texts and a deep urge to understand why people fell sick in the first place—not just what they had. That belief never left me. Whether it’s something chronic or a sudden acute flare-up, I always start by looking into the prakriti (constitution), then go layer by layer... understanding the imbalance, the lifestyle, even emotional patterns that may be hidden behind physical symptoms. My work is mostly general Ayurvedic practice, but really that covers a lot. I treat digestive issues, joint pain, respiratory troubles, menstrual problems, sleep disturbances, skin conditions, fatigue, anxiety—and honestly, so many things overlap. Every case is kinda its own puzzle. What I do is combine herbal meds with food recommendations, lifestyle tweaks, and sometimes Panchakarma if the body needs a deeper reset. That part—resetting the system—feels crucial. Not every person needs the same treatment even if their diagnosis is “the same” on paper. That's where Ayurveda shines. Patients come to me not just looking for a quick fix, but because they’ve heard I take time. I do. I listen a lot, probably more than I speak in first visits. And I explain too—why the disease might be happening, what’s been ignored for years, how it's all connected... people seem to appreciate that honesty. Besides seeing patients, I’ve also mentored quite a few young Ayurvedic doctors through the years. Not in a formal institute or anything fancy, but just sharing what I learned along the way. That’s felt important. Ayurveda should be passed on right—not rushed or diluted just to fit modern templates. Oh and yeah—I've also done a bit of patient education work, talks in local communities, small group sessions about seasonal diets and stress & immunity etc., stuff like that. Anyway, my focus has always been to stay rooted in the authentic spirit of Ayurveda while adapting it to what ppl actually need in today’s world. That balance... that’s the work.
