Consultations

I am working right now as a Consultant Ayurvedic Ano-Rectal Surgeon at Bhrigu Maharishi Ayurvedic Hospital in Nalgonda—and yeah, that name’s quite something, but what really keeps me here is the kind of cases we get. My main focus is managing ano-rectal disorders like piles (Arsha), fistula-in-ano (Bhagandara), fissure-in-ano (Parikartika), pilonidal sinus, and rectal polyps. These are often more complex than they look at first, and they get misdiagnosed or overtreated in a lotta places. That’s where our classical tools come in—Ksharasutra therapy, Agnikarma, and a few other para-surgical techniques we follow from the Samhitas...they’ve been lifesavers honestly. My work here pushes me to keep refining surgical precision while also sticking to the Ayurvedic core. I do rely on modern diagnostics when needed, but I won’t replace the value of a well-done Nadi Pariksha or assessing dosha-vikruti in depth. Most of my patients come with pain, fear, and usually after a couple of rounds of either incomplete surgeries or just being fed painkillers n antibiotics. And I totally get that frustration. That’s why I combine surgery with a whole support plan—Ayurvedic meds, diet changes, lifestyle tweaks that actually match their prakriti. Not generic stuff off a handout. Over time, I’ve seen that when people follow the whole protocol, not just the procedure part, the recurrence drops a lot. I’m quite particular about follow-up and wound care too, ‘cause we’re dealing with delicate areas here and ignoring post-op can ruin outcomes. Oh and yeah—I care a lot about educating folks too. I talk to patients in OPD, sometimes give community talks, just to tell people they do have safer options than cutting everything out under GA! I still study Shalya Tantra like it’s a living document. I try to stay updated with whatever credible advancements are happening in Ayurvedic surgery, but I filter what’s fluff and what’s actually useful. At the end of the day, my aim is to offer respectful, outcome-based care that lets patients walk out without shame or fear. That’s really what keeps me grounded in this field.

I am Dr. Puliyur Mahalakshmi Kannan, an Ayurvedic physician, researcher and someone who’s trying to make Ayurveda practical in today’s world without losing its roots. My BAMS training at SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru gave me a strong classical base, and I was lucky to secure multiple university ranks along the way. But honestly, what stayed with me more than marks was the exposure to clinical practice, the texts we read again n again, and how all of it connects when you see real patients. I worked as Chief Ayurveda Consultant & Dietician at Ayur Ayurveda Wellness, where I mostly focused on lifestyle and metabolic disorders — diabetes, digestion problems, skin & joint diseases, even respiratory issues that needed more than just short-term fixes. Here I really leaned on chikitsa sutras, Panchakarma, and dietetics to design plans that people could actually follow in daily life. Some cases taught me patience, others pushed me to rethink protocols, but each added something to how I see Ayurveda. Right now, I am Chief Advisor & Consultant at SthotraStuti Ayur Organic. My role here is broader — not only consultations but also helping with product formulation, brand growth, and health awareness programs for community. It’s a space where Ayurveda meets people in diff. forms, not just in clinics. I also started Haridashva Ayurveda — my own initiative to bring classical Ayurveda closer to science-backed innovation. One work I feel proud of is developing a fortified Swarnaprashana with Shataputi Abhraka Bhasma, aimed at building immunity & cognition in children. This came out of both tradition and practical need I saw in families asking for safe pediatric formulations. My focus areas include lifestyle disorders, pediatrics, dietetics, Panchakarma, preventive care, and integrative research. At the end, my aim is simple — authentic Ayurveda, adapted carefully for today’s health challenges, without losing the essence of what our texts tried to teach.