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Pimple,acne and hyperpigmentation - #26570

Meenakshi

My pimples keep coming and my face is damage it is now 6 month I hv applied so many products and went to so many dermatologist, plz help me to heal wat to do ,I want to try aryuveda and find the root cause and heal it

Age: 31
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Hi Meenakshi Thank you for sharing your concern. Since your acne has persisted for 6 months even after using multiple products and dermatology treatments. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊

✅Ayurvedic Treatment Plan for Acne

✅ Internal Medicines (for detox and also internal healing)

1 tiktakam ghrita 1 tsp morning empty stomach followed by warm water 2 Gandhak Rasayan 1-0-1 After breakfast & dinner( Skin detox, clears pus acne) 3 Manjisthadi Kashya 20 ml -0-20ml + 40 ml warm water after breakfast and dinner ( deep blood clenser) 4 Avipattikar Churna Reduces acidity, Pitta ½ tsp At bedtime with warm water

✅Use this for minimum 30 days for visible results.✅

✅ External Remedies (Natural but very effective) ☑️Neem-Turmeric Face Pack Mix 1 tsp neem powder + 1 pinch turmeric + rose water → apply 15 mins and then wash (Reduces active pimples, bacterial growth) ( Apply twice a week)

☑️Kumkumadi Tailam (Night Application) Apply 3–4 drops gently after washing face at night Helps lighten acne marks, evens skin tone, and restores natural glow

✅Steam Once Weekly

Add neem or tulsi leaves in boiling water Take mild steam to open clogged pores

✅DIET MODIFICATION ❌ Avoid:

Tea/coffee, fried & spicy food, chocolate Dairy (esp. milk), sugar, junk food Late nights & irregular meals

✅ Include: Warm water all day Triphala at night (gut-skin link) 7-8 hrs sleep 20 mins daily walk or yoga

✅Stress, Hormones & Sleep

Do Sheetali pranayama and Chandra Bhedan for 5 mins daily Try Shirodhara therapy (Ayurvedic stress balancing therapy) if possible

Ayurvedic Secret: Acne = Gut Issue First

Fixing digestion, cleansing blood, balancing hormones — that’s when acne truely starts to heal

Be free to message us if You have any doubt!!

Wish you a healthy skin😊 Warm Regards Dr snehal vidhate

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I am an Ayurvedic doctor trained at one of the most reputed institutes (yeah, the kind that makes u sweat but also feel proud lol) where I completed my BAMS with 70%—not just numbers but real grind behind it. My focus during & after graduation has always been on treating the patient not just the disease, and honestly that philosophy keeps guiding me even now. I usually see anywhere around 50 to 60 patients a day, sometimes more if there's a health camp or local rush. It’s hectic, but I kinda thrive in that rhythm. What matters to me is not the number but going deep into each case—reading every complaint, understanding symptoms, prakriti, current state, season changes etc. and putting together a treatment that feels “right” for that person, not just for the condition. Like, I don’t do one-size-fits-all plans. I sit down, make case reports (yup, proper handwritten notes sometimes), observe small shifts, modify herbs, suggest diet tweaks, even plan rest patterns when needed. I find that holistic angle super powerful. And patients feel it too—some who come in dull n restless, over weeks show clarity, skin settles, energy kinda gets back... that makes the day worth it tbh. There’s no shortcut to trust, and i get that. Maybe that’s why patients keep referring their siblings or maa-papa too. Not bragging, but when people say things like “you actually listened” or “I felt heard”, it stays in the back of my mind even when I’m dog tired lol. My goal? Just to keep learning, treating honestly and evolving as per what each new case teaches me. Ayurveda isn’t static—it grows with u if u let it. I guess I’m just walking that path, one custom plan at a time.
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Hello Meenakshi, your pimples might be due to these reasons - 1. Pitta aggravation 2. Oily skin type 3. Intake of oily or junk food 4. Not taking proper care of your skin 5. Use of chemical loaded products 6. Chronic constipation Treatment - 1. Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after meal 2. Mahamanjisthadi kwath 30ml with 30 ml water twice a day after meal 3. Apply Aloe vera gel after cleaning the face with rosewater 4. Apply kumkumadi tel before bedtime

Follow these - 1. Adequate amount of water 2. Eat antioxidant rich food like amla, beans, green tea, spinach etc 3. Clean your towel and pillowcase every week 4. Avoid using makeup or some chemical product especially before sleeping. 5. Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling etc.

Yoga - 1. Anulom vilom 2. Sheetali 3. Sheetkari

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Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid spicy fried sugary foods processed foods Clean your face only once with mild herbal soap/ or facewash , rest of the time when ever you want to clean your face just use plain water and wipe Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti twice daily for 5-10mins. Mix manjista powder turmeric powder multani mitti besan powder mix with rose water and apply on face twice weekly keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water.

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Don’t worry, You’ll definitely get relief 😌 First of all avoid excessive spicy, sour and salty food,oily,sesame seeds etc. And start taking1.Mahamanjishtadi kwath 20ml +20ml lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.khadirarishta 20ml +20ml lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 3.Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 for chewing 4.Gandhak rasayana 1-1-1 5.Haridrakhand 1tsf with 10ml of Panchtikta ghrita once in a day. **Apply paste of Neem bark over your face. Follow up after 2 months.

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hello Meenakshi ,

When acne keeps coming back despite many treatments, it’s a sign that your body is trying to tell you something deeper is imbalanced—not just on the skin, but internally too. In Ayurveda, we don’t just treat pimples, we try to find out why the skin is reacting this way. Your symptoms suggest a combination of Pitta imbalance (heat, inflammation, red pimples), possibly ama (toxins), and hormonal fluctuations especially if acne worsens around your period or with stress.

Let’s first calm the inflammation, clear the toxins, and support your digestion and hormones gently.

1. Ama Pachana (First 5 days):

Triphala churna – ½ tsp with warm water at bedtime Avipattikara churna – ½ tsp in warm water before breakfast and dinner

2. Internal Medicines (from Day 6 onward): Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice daily after food (for skin detox and healing) Manjishthadi Kashayam – 15 ml with equal water twice daily before food Sarivadyasava – 15 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner

3. External Application: Kumkumadi Lepam or Acnovin Ointment (Vasu) – apply on affected areas once daily at night Avoid scrubbing, heavy makeup, or harsh face washes. Use mild ubtan like multani mitti + rose water once in 3 days

4. Diet Tips: Avoid spicy, oily, fermented, and sugar-heavy food Drink warm water with mint or fennel seeds Include more green leafy vegetables, moong dal, ash gourd juice (weekly), and pomegranate

5. Lifestyle Tips: Sleep by 10:30 PM daily Practice sheetali pranayama or nadi shodhana Reduce screen exposure at night Manage stress with journaling or gentle walks

Investigations (if not recently done): Thyroid profile Serum Vitamin D and B12 Hormonal profile (especially if you have irregular periods)

This journey is not about quick fixes but about bringing long-term harmony between your inner health and outer glow. You will feel better gradually one step, one layer at a time.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

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Kaishore guggulu Neemghan vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Kumkumadi tailam- local appn Khadira aristha Mahamanjistadi aristha-2 tsp each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Avoid spicy oily sour non vegetarian food

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Hie meenakshi acne has maney resions …due to hormonal imbalance/PCOD/oily prone skin/constipation/UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE…so please maintain your life style and food you CAN EAISLY CURED DO FOLLOW:-

DIVYA SARWAKALP KWATH=200GM DIVYA KAYAKALP KWATH=50GM… MIX BOTH AND TAKE 1 TSP BOIL WITH200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

DIVYA DERMAGHRIT TAB=1-1 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY

DIVYA AROGYAWARDNI VATI DIVYA KAISHORE GUGULU=2-2 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

DIVYA KANTI LEPA MIX WITH ROSE WATER AND APPLY ON FACE AT NIGHT TIME

AVOID SPICY/JUNK/SOUR/PROCEESED FOOD CONSUME 3 LITRES WATER PER DAY

YOGA AND PRANAYAM=KAPALBHATI/VAZRASANA…BRISK WALKING

YOU CAN EAISLY CURED

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Thank you for explaining your condition in detail.

Your pimples have been recurring for the past 6 months, and despite trying multiple products and visiting dermatologists, they persist and have damaged your facial skin. This suggests an internal imbalance rather than just a surface problem. In Ayurveda, persistent acne is called Yauvan Pidika / Mukhadushika and is often linked to pitta–kapha aggravation, impaired digestion (ama accumulation), hormonal imbalance, and sometimes stress or irregular sleep. The focus will be on:

1. Clearing ama (toxins) 2. Balancing pitta & kapha 3. Regulating digestion and hormones 4. Healing and rejuvenating skin

Recommended Investigations

1. CBC – to check for infection or anemia 2. Fasting Blood Sugar / HbA1c – to rule out insulin resistance 3. Hormone profile – LH, FSH, Testosterone, TSH 4. Vitamin D & B12 levels 5. CRP & ESR – inflammation markers

Internal Medicine

Starting with Ama Pachana (7 days)

1. Trikatu churna – 1 g with warm water after meals twice daily

2. Guduchi kwatha – 20 ml with 20ml of warm water twice daily before food

After 7 days, stop above and start:

1. Manjisthadi kashaya 25 ml with 30ml of warm earm water before food twice daily (blood purifier, anti-inflammatory)

2. Sarivadyasava – 15 ml with equal water after meals twice daily (pitta-kapha balance)

3. Arogya Vardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after meals (liver detox & skin health)

4. Gandhak Rasayana – 2 tablets twice daily after food (skin rejuvenator)

External Applications

Aloe vera gel (fresh) applied twice daily

Kumkumadi taila at night for skin repair (only after active pimples reduce)

Diet & Lifestyle Tips

Avoid:

Spicy, oily, fried food

Dairy products (milk, cheese, paneer) for now

Refined sugar, bakery items, chocolates

Excess tea/coffee, cold drinks

Include:

Warm water throughout the day (can infuse with cumin, coriander)

Fresh fruits: pomegranate, papaya, apple

Vegetables: bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber, leafy greens

Herbal teas (mint, tulsi, coriander seeds)

Lifestyle:

Sleep before 10:30 PM

Avoid touching or squeezing pimples

20–30 mins brisk walk daily

Practice sheetali pranayama (cooling breath) 5–7 mins twice daily

May your skin regain its clarity and health from within. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for follow-up or adjustment in medicines.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi

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Simple Remedies

1. Prepare paste from turmeric and milk of Calotropis procera, apply on the affected area.

2. Apply the paste prepared from turmeric & sandal wood with rose water.

3. Apply the paste of Terminalia Arjuna.

4. Make a paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) with raw milk. Apply on pimples and black heads leave on for 20 minutes.

1.)Arogyavardhini rasa-500mg +gandhaka rasayana-500mg +khadira Churna-2gm +nimbadi Churna-2gm- 1 hr after food

2.) Manjishtadi Taila or Kumku-madi Taila (external) apply v2 times

3.) Syrup- raktashodhaka-20ml after food with water 2 times

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HELLO MEENAKSHI,

From an Ayurvedic perspective, acne(known as Yuvan pidika) is primarily caused by an imbalance in the pitta dosha, PITTA- Inflammation, redness, burning, pus KAPHA- oily skin, comedones, whiteheads, cysts VATA- scarring, pigmentation, dryness

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS -impaired digestion->(Mandagni->Ama) -Blood impurities(rakta dushti) -Hormonal imbalance(especially in women) -Improper skin hygiene -Stress, lack of sleep, poor lifestyle

TREATMENT GOALS 1)balance pitta and clears toxins 2)improve digestion- agni deepana 3)blood purification- rakta sodhana 4)regulate hormones 5)promote skin healing and scar reduction

TREATMENT PLANNED FOR YOU

INTERNAL 1)GANDHAK RASAYANA- 1 tab twice daily after meals= 8-12 weeks continue

2)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals= 12 weeks

3)NIMBADI GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals= 8-12 weeks

4)MAHAMANJISTHADI KWATH- 20 ml+40 ml water twice daily before meals= 3+ months

5)SARIVADYASAVA- 15ml+equal water after meals twice daily= 2 months

PANCHAKARMA ADVISED IF FEASIBLE -VIRECHANA(purgation) -RAKTAMOKSHAANA(leech therapy) -NASYA(nasal drops)

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1)CLEANSER(daily use) -Triphala decoction(cooled)- use as a gentle wash -Neem water- antibacterial -Herbal face wash with turmeric, aloe, neem

2)FACEPACKS(2-3 TIMES/WEEK)

-multani mitti+ neem powder+ turmeric+ rose water= anti-acne, reduces oil, clears pores

-Sandalwood powder+milk+manjistha powder= for pigmentation, cooling effect

-Massor dal paste + milk or rose water= lightens acne scars

apply for 15-20 minutes, wash off with cool water.

3)OILS FOR ACNE MARKS AND GLOW -KUMKUMADI TAILA- scar reduction, pigmentation lightening, glow -JATYADI TAILA(if active acne present)- anti-inflammatory, heals eruptions -NEEM OIL(DILUTED)- potent antibacterial

apply thin layer before bed

DIET:-

EAT -BITTER AND ASTRINGENT TASTES- neem, bitter gourd, amla, bottle gourd -COOLING FOODS- coconut water, cucumber, coriander -FRUITS- amla, pomegranate, guava, apple -WHOLE GRAINS- red rice, barley, wheat(avoid polished rice) -WATER- warm water, triphala-soaked water(overnight infusion) -DETOX TEAS- cumin-fennel-coriander seed decoction

AVOID -milk+salt, curd+fruits, banana+mmilk-> virrudha ahara(incompatible) -excess oily, fried, spicy, sour foods-pickles, chips -chocolates, ice creams, caffeinated and carbonated drinks -late night meals, irregular eating -smoking, alcohol, junk food

LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES -wake up before 6 AM- aligns with brahma muhurta, boosts healing

-Oil massage- 2 times/week with neem oil or coconut oil

-Yoga- Suryanamaskar, sarvangasana, matsyasana, trikonasana etc

-PRANAYAM- anulom vilom, sheetali, bhramari- cools pitta

-Adequate sleep- 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep crucial for skin regeneration

-Face hygiene- don’t touch face often, clean pillow covers weekly, avoid harsh scrubbing.

MENTAL - EMOTIONAL -chronic skin disorders often correlate with repressed emotions, stress, or frustration -Daily 10 minute meditation, journaling, or mantra chanting helps reduce cortisol, which worsen acne.

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Rx Neem tab 1-0-1 Evenshade cream apply locally Kumkumadi oil apply 2-3 drops locally before bed

Avoid spicy, oily and sour food Avoid daysleeping

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Hi Meenakshi this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry maa

See face skin is too sensitive then body skin think many time before trying anything to your body…

*Avoid all out side food and spicy items *Have proper sleep…and regulate your digestive system *Don’t touch your face repeatedly *Use any face wash that sutes you after getting up and before going to bed

Rx -Avipattikara churna 1tsp twice before food Kantaka panchamoola churna 1tsp with warm water before sleep T.A clear 1-0-1 after food. Dermaflex soap if you needed.it also helps to cure your pimples Thank you

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To address recurrent pimples and damaged skin with Ayurveda, it’s crucial to understand that skin issues often root in internal imbalances, specifically related to dosha imbalances. Acne and hyperpigmentation often link to aggravated Pitta dosha. Let’s delve into some practical steps:

Diet: Focus on a Pitta-pacifying diet. Favor cooling foods such as cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens. Avoid spicy, oily, and acidic foods since they can exacerbate Pitta. Coconut water, which is naturally cooling, might be a good choice multiple times a week.

Hydration is key. Drinking enough water throughout the day helps to keep the skin nourished. Lukewarm water with a few drops of lemon in the morning is beneficial as it helps in detoxifying the body.

Herbs and Spices: Neem is known for its detoxifying properties, and it might be taken in capsule form as guided by an Ayurvedic practitioner. Turmeric, another powerful antioxidant, can be added to your diet or used as a paste on pimples; mix it with sandalwood powder and a bit of rose water to form a soothing mask applied to your skin couple of times a week.

Lifestyle: Establish a daily routine that rhythms with nature. Regular sleep schedule and managing stress through yoga or meditation can significantly help. Pranayama, or deep-breathing exercises, calm the mind and improve skin conditions by reducing stress-induced imbalances.

Cleanse Gently: Use a natural face wash with ingredients like tea tree oil or aloe vera. Avoid scrubbing your face harshly. A simple cleanser can be made at home with besan (gram flour) and a pinch of turmeric mixed with water or milk.

Consult a local Ayurvedic practitioner if possible, who can assess your prakriti (natural constitution) and suggest a personalized detox regimen, potentially including Panchakarma therapy, known for detoxifying and rejuvenating the body.

Remember, consistency is key with Ayurveda as results are gradual and focus on long-term healing.

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Continuous pimples and skin damage often point to an imbalance in your doshas, primarily Pitta and possibly Kapha. This imbalance aggravates the skin which could lead to persistent acne. Ayurveda emphasizes treating the root cause, not just the symptoms. Over time, a Pitta-Kapha imbalance, alongside impurities in the blood, can contribute to such conditions.

First, it’s crucial to cleanse your system. Start your day with warm water, maybe infused with a bit of lemon if it suits your constitution, to support digestion and metabolism, helping clear toxins. Favor a Pitta-pacifying diet, which includes cooling foods like cucumbers, melon, cilantro, and avoid spicy, greasy, or processed food that aggravates Pitta. Reducing oily food intake can help balance Kapha as well.

Herbal formulations are often quite beneficial. You might consider taking neem either in capsule or as a diluted tincture for its blood-purifying properties. Turmeric is another powerful herb; you can consume it with warm milk (preferably A2 cow’s milk or almond milk) for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities.

For topical application, you can prepare a paste with sandalwood and turmeric powder, applying it as a mask before washing it off with lukewarm water. This natural preparation can help reduce inflammation and promote healing. However, ensure you’re not allergic to these ingredients first. Weekly use could make a notable difference over time.

Do maintain regularity in cleansing your face with gentle herbal cleansers instead of chemical-laden products. Practicing yoga and breathing exercises like pranayama can also help in relieving stress, which is known to sometimes trigger or worsen acne.

If these measures don’t bring about noticeable changes within a reasonable timeframe, you might need consulting in person with an Ayurvedic practitioner. Pimples persisting for more than 6 months can require a personalized assessment to explore other underlying causes in your lifestyle, diet, or even mental well-being. Always consider your overall health situation in any treatment approach.

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HELLO MEENAKSHI,

Your skin issue seems to be a combination of -Comedones(blocked pores- whiteheads and blackheads -Inflammatory acne- pustules with pain -sensitive skin, worsened by touching/ popping acne.

In Ayurveda, this typically relates to an imbalance in pitta and kapha doshas -pitta aggravation-> inflammation, redness,irritation -Kapha aggravation-> oiliness, clogged pores

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 1 tab twice daily after meals =purifies blood , reduces inflammation

2) NEEM CAPSULES= 2 cap daily in morning =detoxifies blood and skin

3) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =helps regulate liver and skin health

4) MANJISTHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with honey after meals =reduces pigmentation and pitta

5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= at bedtime 1 tsp with warm water =detox and digestion support

TOPICAL CARE- FOR SENSITIVE, ACNE-PRONE SKIN

CLEANSING(twice daily) -mild herbal cleanser with neem, tulsi or aloe vera =avoid foaming, drying cleansers

TONING(very helpful) -rose water or diluted apple cider vinegar(few drops in water) =dab lightly using cotton- reduces inflammation

MOISTURIZING -aloe vera gel(Pure) or kumkumadi taila(non comedogenic versions) at night in very small quantity =avoid heavy creams or oils

SPOT TREATMENT -paste of neem + turmeric + sandalwood with rosewater- apply on acne spots only

DIET AND LIFESTYLE(very important)

AVOID -fried, oily, spicy, and fermented foods -milk and dairy esp. cold milk or panner -excess sugar or junk foods -heavy night meals or late eating

INCLUDE -warm water sipping through the day. -fresh fruits- pomegranate, papaya ,amla -light, digestible meals -turmeric in food or golden milk at night if tolerated

MIND AND DIGESTION CONNECTION -stress increases acne. Try pranayam(anulom-vilom, sheetali) daily -Maintain bowel regularity with triphala or fibrous food (flaxseeds, warm water with lemon in morning)

SIMPLE HOME AYURVEDIC MASK -1 tsp multani mitti -1/4 tsp turmeric -1/2 tsp sandalwood powder -rose water to make a paste apply gently, avoid scrubbing, leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. Follow with aloe vera.

WHAT TO AVOID -scrubbing or over washing -picking or popping acne(can trigger more irritation even if no scarring now) -overuse of cosmetic products or facials -using hot water on face

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Graduating with an MD in Ayurvedic Medicine from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in 2008, he brings over 15 years of expertise in integrative healthcare. Specializing in complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndromes, and digestive health, he uses a patient-centered approach that focuses on root causes. Certified in Panchakarma Therapy and Rasayana (rejuvenation), he is known for combining traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern diagnostics. Actively involved in research, he has contributed to studies on Ayurveda’s role in managing diabetes, stress, and immunity. A sought-after speaker at wellness conferences, he practices at a reputable Ayurvedic wellness center, dedicated to advancing Ayurveda’s role in holistic health and preventive care.
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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
I am Dr. Anjali Sehrawat. Graduated BAMS from National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala (Hisar) in 2023—and right now I'm doing my residency, learning a lot everyday under senior clinicians who’ve been in the field way longer than me. It’s kind of intense but also really grounding. Like, it makes you pause before assuming anything about a patient. During my UG and clinical rotations, I got good hands-on exposure... not just in diagnosing through Ayurvedic nidan but also understanding where and when Allopathic tools (like lab reports or acute interventions) help fill the gap. I really believe that if you *actually* want to heal someone, you gotta see the whole picture—Ayurveda gives you that depth, but you also need to know when modern input is useful, right? I’m more interested in chronic & lifestyle disorders—stuff like metabolic imbalances, stress-linked issues, digestive problems that linger and slowly pull energy down. I don’t rush into giving churnas or kashayams just bcz the texts say so... I try to see what fits the patient’s prakriti, daily habits, emotional pattern etc. It’s not textbook-perfect every time, but that’s where the real skill grows I guess. I do a lot of thinking abt cause vs symptom—sometimes it's not the problem you see that actually needs solving first. What I care about most is making sure the treatment is safe, ethical, practical, and honest. No overpromising, no pushing meds that don’t fit. And I’m always reading or discussing sth—old Samhitas or recent journals, depends what the case demands. My goal really is to build a practice where people feel seen & understood, not just “managed.” That's where healing actually begins, right?
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Dr. Anirudh Deshmukh
I am Dr Anurag Sharma, done with BAMS and also PGDHCM from IMS BHU, which honestly shaped a lot of how I approach things now in clinic. Working as a physician and also as an anorectal surgeon, I’ve got around 2 to 3 years of solid experience—tho like, every day still teaches me something new. I mainly focus on anorectal care (like piles, fissure, fistula stuff), plus I work with chronic pain cases too. Pain management is something I feel really invested in—seeing someone walk in barely managing and then leave with actual relief, that hits different. I’m not really the fancy talk type, but I try to keep my patients super informed, not just hand out meds n move on. Each case needs a bit of thinking—some need Ksharasutra or minor para surgical stuff, while others are just lifestyle tweaks and herbal meds. I like mixing the Ayurved principles with modern insights when I can, coz both sides got value really. It’s like—knowing when to go gentle and when to be precise. Right now I’m working hard on getting even better with surgical skills, but also want to help people get to me before surgery's the only option. Had few complicated cases where patience n consistency paid off—no shortcuts but yeah, worth it. The whole point for me is to actually listen first, like proper listen. People talk about symptoms but also say what they feel—and that helps in understanding more than any lab report sometimes. I just want to stay grounded in my work, and keep growing while doing what I can to make someone's pain bit less every day.
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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
I am Dr. Snehal Vidhate, born n brought up in Maharashtra—and honestly, for as long as I remember I’ve felt this pull towards Ayurveda. Not the fancy version ppl throw around, but the deep, real kind that actually helps ppl. I did my BAMS from YMT Ayurvedic Medical College in Kharghar. That’s where I got my basics strong—like really studied the shastras, understood prakriti, doshas, the whole deal. Not just crammed theory but started to see how it shows up in real lives. After finishing BAMS, I got into this one-year certificate course at Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Delhi—honestly a turning point. I was super lucky to learn Kerala Ayurveda from my Guru, Prof. Dr. G.G. Gangadharan. He’s got this way of seeing things... simple but deep. That time with him taught me more than any textbook ever could. It kinda reshaped how I look at health, healing n how precise Ayurveda can be when you respect its roots. Right now I’m doing my MD in Panchakarma from SDM Ayurveda College, Bangalore. This place is like a hub for serious Ayurveda work. The Panchakarma training here? Super intense. We go deep into detoxification & rasayana therapy—not just theory again, but hands-on. I’m learning to blend classical techniques with today’s clinical demands.. like how to make Vamana or Basti actually doable in modern patient setups. My current practice is really about merging tradition with logic. Whether it’s chronic skin issues, gut problems, stress burnout or hormone stuff—my goal is to get to the root, not just hush the symptoms. I use Panchakarma when needed, but also a lot of ahara-vihara tweaks, medhya herbs, sometimes just slowing ppl down a bit helps. I really believe Ayurveda’s power is in its simplicity when done right. I don’t try to fix ppl—I work *with* them. And honestly, every patient teaches me something back.
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53 reviews
Dr. Keerthana PV
I am an Ayurvedic doctor who kinda grew into this path naturally—my roots are in Kerala, and I did my internship at VPSV Ayurveda College in Kottakkal, which honestly was one of the most eye-opening stages of my life. That place isn’t just a college, it’s a deep well of real Ayurveda. The kind that’s lived, not just studied. During my time there, I didn’t just observe—I *practiced*. Diagnosing, treating, understanding the patient beyond their symptoms, all that hands-on stuff that textbooks don’t really teach. It’s where I learned the rhythm of classical Kerala Ayurveda, the art of pulse reading, and how Panchakarma ain’t just about detox but more about deep repair. I work closely with patients—always felt more like a guide than just a doctor tbh. Whether it's about fixing a chronic issue or preventing one from happening, I focus on the full picture. I give a lot of attention to diet (pathya), routine, mental clutter, and stress stuff. Counseling on these isn’t an ‘extra’—I see it as a part of healing. And not the preachy kind either, more like what works *for you*, your lifestyle, your space. Also yeah—I’m a certified Smrithi Meditation Consultant from Kottakkal Ayurveda School of Excellence. This kinda allowed me to mix mindfulness with medicine, which I find super important, especially in today’s distracted world. I integrate meditation where needed—some patients need a virechana, some just need to breathe better before they sleep. There’s no one-size-fits-all and I kinda like that part of my job the most. I don’t claim to know it all, but I listen deeply, treat with care, and stay true to the Ayurvedic principles I was trained in. My role feels less about ‘curing’ and more about nudging people back to their natural balance... it’s not quick or flashy, but it feels right.
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Dr. Rajan soni
I am working in Ayurveda field from some time now, started out as a general physician at Chauhan Ayurveda Hospital in Noida. That place taught me a lot—how to handle different types of patients in OPD, those daily cases like fever, digestion issues, body pain... but also chronic stuff which keeps coming back. After that I moved to Instant Aushadhalya—an online Ayurveda hospital setup. Whole different space. Consultations online ain’t easy at first—no pulse reading, no direct Nadi check—but you learn to ask the right things, look at patient’s tone, habit patterns, timing of symptoms... and yeah it actually works, sometimes even better than in person. Right now I’m working as an Ayurveda consultant at Digvijayam Clinic where I’m focusing more on individualised care. Most ppl come here with stress-related problems, digestion issues, joint pain, that kind of mix. I go by classic diagnosis principles like prakriti analysis, dosha imbalance and all, but also mix in what I learned from modern side—like understanding their lifestyle triggers, screen time, sleep cycles, food gaps n stress patterns. I don’t rush into panchakarma or heavy medicines unless it’s needed... prefer starting with simple herbs, diet change, basic daily routine correction. If things demand, then I go stepwise into Shodhan therapies. My goal is to not just “treat” but to help ppl know what’s happening in their body and why its reacting like that. That awareness kinda becomes half the cure already. Not everything is perfect. Sometimes ppl don’t follow what you say, sometimes results are slow, and yeah that gets to you. But this path feels honest. It’s slow, grounded, and meaningful.
5
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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
ChatGPT said: I am Dr. Maitri, currently in my 2nd year of MD in Dravyaguna, and yeah, I run my own Ayurvedic clinic in Ranoli where I’ve been seeing patients for 2 years now. Honestly, what pulled me into this path deeper is how powerful herbs really are—when used right. Not just randomly mixing churnas but actually understanding their rasa, virya, vipaka etc. That’s kinda my zone, where textbook knowledge meets day-to-day case handling. My practice revolves around helping people with PCOD, acne, dandruff, back pain, stiffness in knees or joints that never seem to go away. And I don’t jump to giving a long list of medicines straight away—first I spend time figuring out their prakriti, their habits, food cycle, what triggers what… basically all the small stuff that gets missed. Then comes the plan—herbs (single or compound), some diet reshuffling, and always some lifestyle nudges. Sometimes they’re tiny, like sleep timing. Sometimes big like proper seasonal detox. Being into Dravyaguna helps me get into the depth of herbs more confidently. I don’t just look at the symptom—I think okay what guna will counter this? Should the drug be snigdha, ushna, tikta? Is there a reverse vipaka that’ll hurt the agni? I ask these questions before writing any combo. That’s made a huge diff in outcomes. Like I had this case of chronic urticaria that would flare up every week, and just tweaking the herbs based on sheetala vs ushna nature... helped calm the system in 3 weeks flat. Not magic, just logic. I also work with women who are struggling with hormonal swings, mood, delayed periods or even unexplained breakouts. When hormones go haywire, the skin shows, digestion slows, and mind gets foggy too. I keep my approach full-circle—cleansing, balancing, rejuvenating. No quick fixes, I tell them early on. What I’m hoping to do more of now is make Ayurveda feel practical. Not overwhelming. Just simple tools—ahara, vihara, aushadha—used consistently, with some trust in the body’s own healing. I’m still learning, still refining, but honestly, seeing people feel in control of their health again—that’s what keeps me rooted to this.
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Dr. Manjula
I am an Ayurveda practitioner who’s honestly kind of obsessed with understanding what really caused someone’s illness—not just what hurts, but why it started in the first place. I work through Prakruti-Vikruti pareeksha, tongue analysis, lifestyle patterns, digestion history—little things most ppl skip over, but Ayurveda doesn’t. I look at the whole system and how it’s interacting with the world around it. Not just, like, “you have acidity, take this churna.” My main focus is on balancing doshas—Vata, Pitta, Kapha—not in a copy-paste way, but in a very personalized, live-and-evolving format. Because sometimes someone looks like a Pitta imbalance but actually it's their aggravated Vata stirring it up... it’s layered. I use herbal medicine, ahar-vihar (diet + daily routine), lifestyle modifications and also just plain conversations with the patient to bring the mind and body back to a rhythm. When that happens—healing starts showing up, gradually but strongly. I work with chronic conditions, gut imbalances, seasonal allergies, emotional stress patterns, even people who just “don’t feel right” anymore but don’t have a name for it. Prevention is also a huge part of what I do—Ayurveda isn’t just for after you fall sick. Helping someone stay aligned, even when nothing feels urgent, is maybe the most powerful part of this science. My entire practice is rooted in classical Ayurvedic texts—Charaka, Sushruta, Ashtanga Hridayam—and I try to stay true to the system, but I also speak to people where they’re at. That means making the treatments doable in real life. No fancy lists of herbs no one can find. No shloka lectures unless someone wants them. Just real healing using real logic and intuition together. I care about precision in diagnosis. I don’t rush that part. I take time. Because one wrong assumption and you’re treating the shadow, not the source. And that’s what I try to avoid. My goal isn’t temporary relief—it’s to teach the body how to not need constant fixing. When someone walks away lighter, clearer, more in tune with their system—that’s the actual win.
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83 reviews
Dr. Suchin M
I am someone who’s honestly just really drawn to how deep Ayurveda goes—like really deep—not just treating what’s showing on the surface but getting into what’s actually causing it underneath. I really believe that even those complicated lifestyle diseases, stuff like diabetes or BP or obesity that people think they’ll just have to live with forever, can totally be managed with Ayurvedic principles. Not magically or overnight, but through proper diagnosis, diet tweaks, daily habits, and herbs that actually work if you use them right. That’s the part I focus on—making Ayurveda work practically, not just in theory. After finishing my BAMS, I’ve worked with chronic conditions for over a year now in clinical setups. Mostly patients dealing with long-term stuff that doesn’t go away with one pill—usually the kind of disorders rooted in stress, wrong food choices or too much sitting. I’ve seen that if you really listen first, like actually listen—hear their story, feel where they’re coming from—half the work’s already done. Then when you assess their Prakriti, figure out where the doshas are out of balance, and connect that with their history (plus any modern test reports they might bring), it gives you this full picture that’s so valuable. My treatment plans aren't one-size-fits-all. Sometimes it’s about bringing agni back into balance. Sometimes just clearing aam helps. Most people are shocked that things like bloating or even periods issues can shift just by aligning food and herbs with their constitution. And if the case is acute or there’s a red flag, I have no problem referring for emergency allopathic care. Integrative care makes sense—Ayurveda doesn’t have to be isolated from modern medicine. My aim? It's not just to fix a symptom. I want people to feel at ease in their own body again. To build habits they don’t need to break later. To know their own rhythm, not just follow some generic health trend. That’s what Ayurvedic healing means to me... not perfect, but real.
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11 reviews
Dr. Sumi. S
I am an Ayurvedic doc trained mainly in Shalakya Tantra—basically, I work a lot with issues of the eyes, ears, nose, oral cavity, head... all that ENT zone. It’s a really specific branch of Ayurveda, and I’ve kind of grown to appreciate how much it covers. I deal with all kinds of conditions like Netra Abhishyanda (kinda like conjunctivitis), Timira and Kacha (early or full-on cataract), Adhimantha (glaucoma stuff), Karna Srava (ear discharge), Pratishyaya (chronic colds n sinus), Mukhapaka (mouth ulcers), and even dental stuff like Dantaharsha (teeth sensitivity) or Shirashool (headaches & migraines). I use a mix of classic therapies—Tarpana, Nasya, Aschyotana, Karna Purana, even Gandusha and Dhoomapana when it fits. Depends on prakriti, the season, and where the person’s really struggling. Rasayana therapy and internal meds are there too of course but I don’t just throw them in blindly... every plan’s got to make sense to that individual. It’s kind of like detective work half the time. But honestly, my clinical work hasn't been just about Shalakya. I’ve got around two yrs of broader OPD experience where I’ve also handled chronic stuff like diabetes, thyroid issues, arthritis flares, PCOS, IBS-type gut problems, and some hormonal imbalances in women too. I kind of like digging into the layers of a case where stress is playing a role. Or when modern bloodwork says one thing, but the symptoms are telling me something else entirely. I use pathology insights but don’t let reports override what the patient's body is clearly saying. That balance—between classical Ayurvedic drishtis and modern diagnostic tools—is what I’m always aiming for. I also try to explain things to patients in a way they’ll get it. Because unless they’re on board and actually involved, no healing really works long-term, right? It’s not all picture-perfect. Sometimes I still re-read my Samhitas when I'm stuck or double check new case patterns. And sometimes my notes are a mess :) But I do try to keep learning and adapting while still keeping the core of Ayurveda intact.
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19 reviews
Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
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.
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