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My tongue is being black because of gestrastis issu - #30360

Anand Soni

How i get pink tongue back because its small blackness is about 2 years ...how i treat it.how can i cure it,please suggest me sir,its looks bad ..ye pahle jyda kalapan tha fir repbrazole tablets khane ke bad kuchh halka kalapan hua h magar puri tarah blackness thik nhi hua h kuchh jagah pink h magar jyda jagah halka blackness h please suggestion dijiye sir

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Avoid late night dinner. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Oro-T gargle twice a day

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HELLO ANAND SONI,

10 WHAT IS HAPPENNIG ? -Normally the tongue is pink, moist, and smooth -when digestion is weak for along time (gastritis, hyperacidity), food is not digested properly -this leads to ama 9toxic buildup) in Ayurveda and bacterial / fungus overgrowth in modern medicine -The papillae small hair likee structures on tongue become elongated and trap food, bacteria, and pigments-> tongue looks black or dark brown -Medicnes like Rabeprazole may reduce acidity but do not always fully clear toxins or improve oral flora

This condition is often called “Black hairy tongue” in modern medicine and jihva Shyava varna due to Ama in Ayurveda

TREATMENT GOALS -Correct root cause= improve digestion, reduce acidity, remove toxins -Improve local hygiene= clean oral cavity, remove coating -restore healthy tongue color and ora flora -prevent recurrence by lifestyle changes

INVESTIGATIONS NEEDED -Blood sugar -CBC -vitam b12 and giron studies -H.pylori test/endoscopy -oral examination

INTERNAL MEDICINES

1) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water before meals =for acidity and ama pachanga for 3 months

2) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with lukewarm water for detox and bowel regulation

3) GUDUCHI + AMLA POWDER= 3 gm each in morning for immunity and cooling effect for 3 months

4) HARITAKI POWDER= 3 gm at night with warm water if constipation persist

IN SEVERE GASTRITIS= KAMDUDHA RAS with Gilroy satva can be taken

EXTERNAL/LOCAL CARE -Daily tongue scraping with copper or silver scraper -Oil pulling- 1 tbsp sesame or coconut oil, swish for 10 minutes, then spit daily morning -Triphala decoction gargle once daily -Warm water. + pinch of turmeric + rock salt gargle for cleansing and antimicrobial effect -Chew clove or cardamom after meals for fresh breath and reducing bacterial growth

DIET AVOID= excess tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol, fried food, spicy food, bakery, and packaged food

TAKE MORE= warm water, moong dal, green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, buttermilk diluted with cumin

FRUITS= pomegranate, amla, papaya, apple avoid citrus if acidity severe

INCLUDE SPICES THAT IMPROVE DIGESTION= cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, small amount of ginger

Avoid overeating and late-night meals

LIFESTYLE AND YOGA -Maintain oral hygiene= brush twice, tongue clean daily -sleep properly avoid late nights -manage stress-> gastritis worsens with anxiety

YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Sheetali and sheetkari= cooling effect for gastritis -Anulom vilom= balances digestion and stress -Vajrasana sit after meals for 5-10 min -Pawanmuktasana and bhujangasana= help digestion

HOME REMEDIES -Aloe vera juice= 2 tbsp with water, empty stomach-> reduces acidity and cleanses -Chew fennel seeds after meals-> natural mouth freshner -Honey + turmeric paste= apply locally on tongue for 5 minutes, then rinse -Lukewarm water sip therapy-> sipping hot water every 12 hours helps dissolve ama

DURATION OF TREATMENT -Improvement in coating= 2-4 weeks with local + internal care -Significant pinkness= 2-3 months with proper digestion correction -Long term maintenance= diet = lifestyle ongoing

Your black tongue is not dangerous in most cases, but since it is chronic (2 years), investigations are needed to rule out fungal infection, nutritional deficiencies or precancerous changes

If serious causes ruled out, this treatment will work and restores natural pink color

Consistency is key

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Avipattikara churna- 1/2 tsp with warm water at night Do mouth gargling with warm sesame oil daily at morning And at night mouth wash with triphala decoction

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Hello Anand ji, I completely understand your concern. A blackish discoloration of the tongue that has lasted for almost 2 years can be worrying, especially when it affects confidence in speaking or smiling. But dont worry we ard here to help you out😊

✅Ayurvedic Understanding

In Ayurveda, the tongue is considered a mirror of the digestive system. A healthy tongue should be pink, moist, and clear.

A black or brownish coating indicates Ama (undigested toxins) deposited in the system due to weak digestive fire (Mandagni).

Thus, my treatment will not only focus on the tongue surface but also on restoring digestion, detoxifying the gut, and balancing Pitta-Kapha dosha

✅AYURVEDIC MEDIACTION

1. Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp with lukewarm water before food , helps reduce acidity & cleanses the gut.

2. Triphala Powder – 3–5 g with warm water at bedtime, acts as a gentle detox & clears tongue coating.

3. Sutshekhar Ras – 1 tablet twice daily after food , effective in chronic gastritis and Pitta imbalance

✅EXTERNAL CARE=

1 Gandusha (oil pulling) – swish with coconut or sesame oil every morning.

2 Herbal Mouth Rinse – boil triphala or neem leaves in water, use as mouthwash.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅ Foods to Prefer: 👉Light, warm, easily digestible meals like moong dal khichdi, lauki sabzi, green gram soup.

👉Fresh fruits such as pomegranate, papaya, apple (avoid very sour fruits).

👉Herbal teas: cumin, coriander, fennel (good for acidity and cooling Pitta).

❌ Foods to Avoid:

Oily, spicy, fried, and fermented foods. Excess tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol, bakery products. Heavy-to-digest foods like paneer, red meat, and maida products.

✅DAILY HABITS

👉Drink lukewarm water through the day to aid digestion. 👉Perform tongue scraping every morning with a copper/steel scraper. 👉Do oil pulling with coconut oil for 5 minutes to cleanse oral toxins. 👉Practice deep breathing, anulom-vilom pranayama to reduce acidity and stress.

Since the black coating has persisted for 2 years, it is advisable to also get a basic oral examination by a doctor to rule out fungal infection (oral candidiasis), pigmentation due to medication, or other local causes.

✅ With regular diet correction, Ayurvedic remedies, and oral hygiene, you should notice gradual fading of the blackness and a return to natural pinkness.

Wish you a good health😊

Warm. Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Ayurvedic & Home Remedies for Pink Tongue

1. Oral Cleaning (Jivha Shuddhi)

After brushing, gently scrape your tongue with a tongue cleaner (copper/stainless steel).

Rinse mouth with lukewarm water + pinch turmeric + rock salt once daily.


2. Oil Pulling (Gandusha)

Take 1 tbsp sesame oil or coconut oil in mouth.

Swish for 5–10 minutes, then spit. 👉 Removes toxins, improves tongue color, strengthens gums.


3. Herbal Mouthwash

Boil 1 tsp Triphala powder in 1 glass water, cool, and use as mouth rinse daily.

Or chew neem leaves (if available).

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Hello Anand ,

Thank you for explaining your concern in detail. Your case of persistent blackish discoloration on tongue (2 years), partially reduced after taking Rabeprazole, but not fully pink suggests a combination of Ama (toxin) deposition, Mandagni (low digestive fire), possible fungal / bacterial colonization, and long-standing Pitta–Kapha imbalance. In Ayurveda, this is related to Jihva malasrava (tongue coating) due to weak digestion & rasa dhatu dushti. The approach will focus on detoxifying tongue coating, improving digestion, correcting gut flora, and restoring healthy pink tongue color.

🔎 Why Blackish Tongue Persists - Long-term acidity / gastritis (hence Rabeprazole helped partially). - Poor Agni → Ama builds up → deposits on tongue. - Excess tea, coffee, antibiotics, or smoking (if any) can also darken tongue. - Fungal growth (Candida) sometimes gives whitish/black patches.

💊 Ayurvedic Internal Remedies 1. Triphala churna – 1 tsp at night with warm water (mild detox, clears ama). 2. Avipattikar churna – 1 tsp with warm water before meals, twice daily (for acidity & tongue coating). 3. Guduchi (Giloy) ghan vati – 2 tablets twice daily (detox & immunity).

🍀 Local Oral Care (Daily Routine) 1. Tongue scraping (jihva nirlekhana) – use copper tongue cleaner every morning. 2. Oil pulling (gandusha) – swish 1 tsp sesame/coconut oil for 5 min, spit out, then rinse (removes deposits, balances oral flora). 3. Herbal mouth rinse – boil water with triphala + clove + licorice, use lukewarm as mouthwash. 4. Apply honey + turmeric paste lightly on tongue, keep for 2–3 min, then rinse (antimicrobial, restores pink color). 🥗 Dietary Advice ✅ Include: - Warm water through the day (flushes ama). - Fresh fruits: pomegranate, apple, papaya. - Leafy greens, lauki, ridge gourd (light, detoxifying). - 1 tsp ghee in meals (improves Agni, clears dryness). ❌ Avoid: - Excess tea/coffee, spicy fried food. - Alcohol, smoking, tobacco. - Cold/stale food, curd at night. 🧘🏻‍♂️ Lifestyle & Yoga - Practice Vajrasana after meals (improves digestion). - Pawanmuktasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana (improve gut health). - Kapalabhati & Anulom Vilom pranayama – 10 min daily (detox & balance).

📌 Follow up

With proper digestion & oral cleansing, tongue color should improve in 4–6 weeks.

If blackness persists beyond 2–3 months, rule out oral lichen planus, candidiasis, or pigmentation from medicines (consult ENT / dentist).

✨ By improving Agni, detoxifying the gut, and maintaining oral hygiene, your tongue can regain its natural pink color gradually.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi

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HELLO ANAND JI, BLACKISH DISCOLOURATION OF TONGUE IS DUE TO TRAPPED FOOD DEBRIS,BACTERIA OR YEAST . THIS CAN BE DUE TO - .POOR ORAL HYGIENE. .TOBACCO USE,CAFFEINE .BISMUTH CONTAINING MEDICATIONS. .DRY MOUTH .POOR IMMUNITY .BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL OVERGROWTH. .DIGESTIVE ISSUES.

TREATMENT- 1. YASTIMADHU TABLET 1-0-1 AFTER MEALS 2. UDARKALP CHURNA 1TSF WITH LIKEWARM WATER TWICE A DAY AFTER MEALS 3. TRIPHLA KWATH - USE AS A MOUTHWASH

DIET AVOID SPICY FOOD,CAFFEINE,ALCOHOL,TOBACCO. OTHER TIPS- .USE A COPPER OR STEEL TONGUE CLEANER. .BRUSH TWICE A DAY.

FOLLOW THESE ,YOUR TONGUE WILL GRADUALLY BECOME PINK. REGARDS, DR. ANUPRIYA

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​Black Tongue in Ayurveda ​Vata Imbalance: A black or brown tongue coating is often indicative of a derangement of the Vata dosha. This is a classic sign of Vata accumulation or imbalance in the body, which can be linked to conditions like digestive issues and dehydration.

​Ama (Toxins): A coating on the tongue, regardless of color, is a sign of Ama, or toxins, building up in the system due to poor digestion. A black coating suggests a more significant toxic buildup, particularly in the colon.

​Serious Illness: In some traditional Ayurvedic texts, a black coated tongue is considered a grave symptom, suggesting a serious illness and poor overall health. ​Gastritis and Ayurveda

​Gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining, is known as Amlapitta in Ayurveda. It is primarily attributed to an aggravation of the Pitta dosha. Pitta is responsible for digestion and metabolism, and when it is imbalanced, it can lead to excess stomach acid (Amla) and a burning sensation. ​While gastritis is a Pitta disorder, the black tongue symptom points to a Vata imbalance, suggesting that your condition may involve a combination of both doshas. The imbalance of one dosha can affect the others, leading to a complex set of symptoms. ​Ayurvedic Recommendations ​Ayurvedic treatment focuses on addressing the root cause by balancing the doshas and improving digestion. Here are some general recommendations,

​Dietary Modifications: ​Avoid Pitta-Aggravating Foods: Steer clear of spicy, fried, sour, and acidic foods. This includes chili peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, vinegar, and fermented foods. ​Focus on Pitta-Pacifying Foods: Incorporate cooling and soothing foods into your diet. This includes cooked grains, steamed vegetables, and cooling herbs and spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel. ​Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Herbal teas like cumin-coriander-fennel (CCF) tea can also be beneficial for digestion. Coconut water is known to soothe the stomach. ​Eat Mindfully: Chew your food thoroughly and eat at regular intervals. Avoid skipping meals or eating late at night. ​Herbal Remedies: ​Ayurvedic herbs with anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective properties are often used to treat gastritis

​Lifestyle Practices: ​Tongue Scraping: Daily tongue scraping with a copper or stainless steel scraper is a fundamental practice in Ayurveda to remove the overnight buildup of toxins and bacteria. ​Stress Management: Stress can significantly aggravate Pitta dosha and gastritis symptoms. Practices like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises (Pranayama) like Sheetali (cooling breath) can be very helpful. ​Regular Routine: Maintain a consistent daily routine for eating, sleeping, and other activities to support your body’s natural rhythms.

1) triphala churna 1tsf before food 2 times a day

2) tab yashtimadhu 1 tab 3 times after food ​

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1.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals 2.Giloy ghana vati 2 tab twice daily with water’ 3.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals

- Triphala Mouth Rinse: Boil 1 tsp Triphala in water, cool, and rinse mouth twice daily. - Licorice (Yashtimadhu) Powder: Mix with honey and apply on tongue for soothing and healing.

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Hi Anand this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry… *Use luke warm water for drinking… *Avoid non veg diet. Rx-Avipattikar churna 1tsp twice before food Abhayaarista 2tsp -0-2tsp after food Just follow this…you will notice the changes…

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1) Mix Amla juice 10ml+ Aloe vera juice 10ml take twice daily after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Apply honey 2-3 times during the day

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Toung ke niche vidh karma hota h vo pta krlo apke pass kon krta h (Choti si needle se prick krte h bs)

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Black discoloration of the tongue can sometimes be linked to ama accumulation in the body, primarily resulting from digestive concerns like gastritis. The use of rabeprazole may have alleviated your symptoms slightly by addressing acid reflux, but it may not fully address the root cause. According to Ayurveda, restoring your tongue’s natural pink color will involve balancing your doshas, particularly Pitta and Kapha, which are often implicated in such symptoms.

First, consider focusing on diet to improve your digestive fire, or Agni, which is crucial for preventing ama. Consume warm, lightly spiced foods which are easier to digest: think soups, stews, and khichdi. Flavor your meals with digestive spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel. Avoid foods that are too spicy, oily or fried as well as overly processed items.

Drinking warm herbal teas may benefit in stimulating digestion too. Try a tea made from ginger and a pinch of black pepper to aid in removing toxins. Consuming Triphala at bedtime with warm water also aids digestion and detoxification, helping cleanse gastrointestinal tract.

Additionally, practicing oil pulling with sesame oil in the morning can support oral hygiene and potentially reduce the appearance of blackness. Swish a tablespoon of oil in your mouth for 10 minutes before spitting it out.

Lifestyle changes play an important role keeping your doshas balanced. Regular exercise, such as yoga or brisk walking, can stimulate digestion and reduce excess kapha. Ensure adequate sleep, but avoid sleeping immediately after meals as it hampers digestion.

If discoloration persists or worsens, consulting a healthcare professional is advisable to rule out any underlying medical conditions. Consider working closely with an Ayurvedic practitioner to tailor recommendations to your specific constitution and imbalances for more targeted guidance. Reach for professional helps if symptoms continue or you notice new developments.

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The blackening of the tongue you’ve experienced could be linked to imbalance in your digestive system, particularly a disruption in the balance of the doshas, mainly involving excess of vata and pitta. This can lead to improper digestion or accumulation of ama (toxins) in the body, which often manifest in various ways including discoloration of the tongue.

First, focus on restoring balance to your digestive system. Incorporate warm, easily digestible foods into your diet such as cooked vegetables and soups. Avoid heavy, oily, or spicy foods that can aggravate pitta. It is important to maintain regular meal timings to support the digestive fire (agni).

Supplements like shatavari and guduchi can be helpful to cool and balance pitta. You could also consider triphala churna, a traditional Ayurvedic formulation taken at night with warm water to help clear impurities and improve digestion.

Hydration plays a crucial role too, so drink adequate lukewarm water throughout the day to facilitate toxin removal. Follow a routine with oil pulling using sesame oil, as it helps in detoxifying the system and can reduce blackness on the tongue.

Including practices like pranayama or meditation can help manage stress levels, which can have an impact on digestive health. However, it’s essential to consult with a professional before integrating any Ayurvedic treatments, to ensure they align with your unique constitution and provide the most benefit.

If symptoms persist or you experience other complications, do seek consultation with a healthcare provider promptly, as it could indicate an underlying condition needing closer attention.

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HELLO ANAND SONI,

I hear your concern- having blackish tongue for so long can definitely feel uncomfortable and make you self-conscious. What you describe sounds like it could be black hairy tongue or discolouration related to acidity, digestion, or certain medicines. It’s usually not dangerous, but since it has lasted 2 years, it would be wise to show It once to a doctor or dentist to rule out infection, fungal overgrowth, or other causes

Ayurvedic suggestions

TONGUE CLEANING= daily use of a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper to gently clean coating

TRIPHALA POWDER= 1 tsp with warm water at night to support digestion and mild detox

NEEEM OR TURMERIC GARGLE= warm water with pinch of turmeric or neem powder once daily for cleansing

DIGESTIVE BALANCE= take light, easily digestible food, avoid excess oily, spicy, fermented items that aggravate gastritis

INTERNAL SUPPORT

-LICORICE CHURNA= powder + honey apply and rub on area

-AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp in morning

-GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily

LIFESTYLE -keep good hydration, avoid smoking, reduce coffee/tea excess, and chew food properly

In Ayurveda, the tongue reflects the digestive system- so strengthening digestion and reducing “ama” (tongue buildup) is usually the key

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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I am a Consulting Ayurvedic Physician practicing since 1990—feels strange saying “over three decades” sometimes, but yeah, that’s the journey. I’ve spent these years working closely with chronic conditions that don’t always have clear answers in quick fixes. My main work has been around skin disorders, hair fall, scalp issues, and long-standing lifestyle stuff like diabetes, arthritis, and stress that kinda lingers under everything else. When someone walks into my clinic, I don’t jump to treat the problem on the surface. I start by understanding their *prakriti* and *vikriti*—what they’re made of, and what’s currently out of sync. That lets me build treatment plans that actually *fit* their system—not just push a medicine and hope it works. I use a mix of classical formulations, panchakarma if needed, dietary corrections, and slow, practical lifestyle changes. No overnight miracle talk. Just steady support. Hair fall and skin issues often feel cosmetic from outside—but internally? It’s about digestion, stress, liver, hormones... I’ve seen patients try 10+ things before landing in front of me. And sometimes they just need someone to *listen* before throwing herbs at the problem. That’s something I never skip. With arthritis and diabetes too, I take the same root-cause path. I give Ayurvedic medicines, but also work with *dinacharya*, *ahar* rules, and ways to reduce the load modern life puts on the body. We discuss sleep, food timing, mental state, all of it. I’ve also worked a lot with people dealing with high stress—career burnout, anxiety patterns, overthinking—and my approach there includes Ayurvedic counseling, herbal mind support, breathing routines... depends what suits them. My foundation is built on classical *samhitas*, clinical observation, and actual time with patients—not theories alone. My goal has always been simple: to help people feel well—not just for a few weeks, but in a way that actually lasts. Healing that feels like *them*, not just protocol. That’s what I keep aiming for.
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Dr. Ayush Varma
I am an Ayurvedic physician with an MD from AIIMS—yeah, the 2008 batch. That time kinda shaped everything for me... learning at that level really forces you to think deeper, not just follow protocol. Now, with 15+ years in this field, I mostly work with chronic stuff—autoimmune issues, gut-related problems, metabolic syndrome... those complex cases where symptoms overlap n patients usually end up confused after years of going in circles. I don’t rush to treat symptoms—I try to dig into what’s actually causing the system to go off-track. I guess that’s where my training really helps, especially when blending classical Ayurveda with updated diagnostics. I did get certified in Panchakarma & Rasayana therapy, which I use quite a lot—especially in cases where tissue-level nourishment or deep detox is needed. Rasayana has this underrated role in post-illness recovery n immune stabilization, which most people miss. I’m pretty active in clinical research too—not a full-time academic or anything, but I’ve contributed to studies on how Ayurveda helps manage diabetes, immunity burnout, stress dysregulation, things like that. It’s been important for me to keep a foot in that evidence-based space—not just because of credibility but because it keeps me from becoming too rigid in practice. I also get invited to speak at wellness events n some integrative health conferences—sharing ideas around patient-centered treatment models or chronic care via Ayurvedic frameworks. I practice full-time at a wellness centre that’s serious about Ayurveda—not just the spa kind—but real, protocol-driven, yet personalised medicine. Most of my patients come to me after trying a lot of other options, which makes trust-building a huge part of what I do every single day.
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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. Shaniba P
I am an Ayurvedic doctor, someone who’s pretty much built her clinical journey around natural healing, balance and yeah—just trying to help ppl feel a bit more whole again. I work mostly with conditions that kinda stay with people... like joint pain that won’t go away, periods all over the place, kids falling sick again n again, or just the kind of stress that messes up digestion n sleep n everything in between. A lot of my practice circles around arthritis, lower back pain, PCOD-ish symptoms, antenatal care, immunity problems in kids, and those quiet mental health imbalances ppl often don't talk much about. My approach isn’t just pulling herbs off a shelf and calling it a day. I spend time with classical diagnosis—checking Prakriti, figuring out doshas, seeing how much of this is physical and how much is coming from daily routine or emotional burnout. And treatments? Usually a mix of traditional Ayurvedic meds, Panchakarma (only if needed!!), changing food habits, tweaking the daily rhythm, and honestly... just slowing down sometimes. I’m also really into helping ppl understand themselves better—like once someone gets how their body is wired, things make more sense. I talk to patients about what actually suits their dosha, what throws them off balance, and how they can stop chasing quick fixes that don’t stick. Education's a big part of it. And yes, I’ve had patients walk in for constant cold and walk out realizing it’s more about weak agni n poor gut routines than just low immunity. Every case’s diff. Some are simple. Some not. But whether it’s a young woman trying to fix her cycles without hormones or a 6-year-old catching colds every week, I try building plans that last—not just short term relief stuff. Healing takes time and needs trust from both sides. End of the day, I try to keep it rooted—classical where it matters but flexible enough to blend with the world we're livin in rn. That balance is tricky, but worth it.
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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
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. M.Sushma
I am Dr. Sushma M and yeah, I’ve been in Ayurveda for over 20 yrs now—honestly still learning from it every day. I mostly work with preventive care, diet logic, and prakriti-based guidance. I mean, why wait for full-blown disease when your body’s been whispering for years, right? I’m kinda obsessed with that early correction part—spotting vata-pitta-kapha imbalances before they spiral into something deeper. Most ppl don’t realize how much power food timing, digestion rhythm, & basic routine actually have… until they shift it. Alongside all that classical Ayurveda, I also use energy medicine & color therapy—those subtle layers matter too, esp when someone’s dealing with long-term fatigue or emotional heaviness. These things help reconnect not just the body, but the inner self too. Some ppl are skeptical at first—but when you treat *beyond* the doshas, they feel it. And I don’t force anything… I just kinda match what fits their nature. I usually take time understanding a person’s prakriti—not just from pulse or skin or tongue—but how they react to stress, sleep patterns, their relationship with food. That whole package tells the story. I don’t do textbook treatment lines—I build a plan that adjusts *with* the person, not on top of them. Over the years, watching patients slowly return to their baseline harmony—that's what keeps me in it. I’ve seen folks come in feeling lost in symptoms no one explained… and then walk out weeks later understanding their body better than they ever did. That, to me, is healing. Not chasing symptoms, but restoring rhythm. I believe true care doesn’t look rushed, or mechanical. It listens, observes, tweaks gently. That's the kind of Ayurveda I try to practice—not loud, but deeply rooted.
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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. 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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63 reviews
Dr. Prasad Pentakota
I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
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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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Dr. Sara Garg
I am someone who believes Ayurveda isn’t just some old system — it’s alive, and actually still works when you use it the way it's meant to be used. My practice mostly revolves around proper Ayurvedic diagnosis (rogi & roga pariksha types), Panchakarma therapies, and ya also a lot of work with herbal medicine — not just prescribing but sometimes preparing stuff myself when needed. I really like that hands-on part actually, like knowing where the herbs came from and how they're processed... changes everything. One of the things I pay a lot of attention to is how a person's lifestyle is playing into their condition. Food, sleep, bowel habits, even small emotional patterns that people don't even realize are affecting their digestion or immunity — I look at all of it before jumping to treatment. Dietary therapy isn’t just telling people to eat less fried food lol. It’s more about timing, combinations, seasonal influence, and what suits their prakriti. That kind of detail takes time, and sometimes patients don’t get why it matters at first.. but slowly it clicks. Panchakarma — I do it when I feel it's needed. Doesn’t suit everyone all the time, but in the right case, it really clears the stuck layers. But again, it's not magic — people need to prep properly and follow instructions. That's where strong communication matters. I make it a point to explain everything without dumping too much Sanskrit unless they’re curious. I also try to keep things simple, like I don’t want patients feeling intimidated or overwhelmed with 10 things at once. We go step by step — sometimes slow, sometimes quick depending on the case. There’s no “one protocol fits all” in Ayurveda and frankly I get bored doing same thing again and again. Whether it’s a fever that won’t go or long-term fatigue or gut mess — I usually go deep into what's behind it. Surface-level fixes don’t last. I rather take the time than rush into wrong herbs. It’s more work, ya, but makes a diff in long run.
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