Dr. Asma khan
Experience: | 14 years |
Education: | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences |
Academic degree: | Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda |
Area of specialization: | I am mainly into Ayurvedic internal medicine and Panchakarma but honestly where I get to do the most hands-on work is with anorectal cases—like piles, fissures, and fistula. I use Ksharsutra a lot, which yeah looks intense at first, but actually turns out to be way less invasive than what people expect. Most folks come to me thinking surgery is the only option. But nah—this technique works well if you follow it through, with proper aplication n follow-ups ofc.
I don’t jump straight into procedures tho. First step is always figuring out the exact doshic imbalance, n then working on a plan that actually makes sense for that person's body n lifestyle. Sometimes it’s Panchakarma to clean stuff out first, or Shamana chikitsa when things are still manageable. I don’t believe in overtreatment, tbh. Less is often more if it’s planned right.
For chronic things, like recurring fissures or metabolic fatigue, I try to look at the bigger picture. Detoxification, tissue healing, right meds at the right time, food habits—all of that adds up. It’s not magic but it works when done patiently.
My whole approach is rooted in classical texts but adapted to how people live today. My focus always stays on patient comfort n real recovery—not just short-term relief. |
Achievements: | I am lucky (and kinda still surprised tbh) to have recieved the Dhanwantari Award, Bhishak Pravin Puraskar & Jijamata Puraskar—each of them means a lot to me in diff ways.. They all sorta mark this long path of sticking close to classical Ayurveda while treating patients honestly. During the COVID-19 phase, I also got the COVID Warrior Award, which—idk—felt like acknowledgment for just doing what was neccessary back then. Real care, not hype. That's always the goal anyway. |
I am currently working as an Assistant Professor at Shreetash Ayurvedic College in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra and honestly it's kind of a balancing act but one I deeply care about. I mean on one hand there’s teaching—mentoring students, working on their concepts (sometimes even unlearning things they picked up wrong)—and then on the other side I’m also practicing full-time Ayurveda. As a Panchakarma Consultant at Navjeevan Ayush Hospital in Aurangabad, I see patients regularly and help plan therapies that aren't just textbook perfect but also, like, real-world doable. Both these roles actually compliment each other in unexpected ways. The classroom helps me stay super rooted in shastra—the theory part—and my clinic grounds me in the patient’s real struggles, y’know? Like I’m not just teaching about Vamana or Basti—I’m actually doing it... day in day out. And with metabolic conditions or those nagging joint problems where allopathy often gives temporary relief, I’ve seen classical Ayurvedic detox treatments really shift the body’s balance long-term. I use Panchakarma not like a one-size protocol, but tailor it—totally depends on what’s going on with that patient’s prakriti, doshic state, ahar-vihar—sometimes even mental blocks are involved... weird but true. And I try not to complicate things unless needed. For chronic or stubborn cases though, going deeper with therapies like Virechana or Basti often helps. Anyway, what I really care about is keeping things authentic but practical too. Like yes I use herbal medicines, but I also work on changing how people eat, rest, work. My patients know I won't sugarcoat it—I'm honest but warm, I think. And when I'm teaching, I push students to not just memorize sutras but actually think about application—what would they do if the textbook doesn't match the case? That kinda stuff. What drives me still is the sense that Ayurveda is not just ancient but living. And my work—whether in a classroom or hospital—is kinda my way of keeping it that way.
