Browse comprehensive guides on ayurveda — evidence-based content reviewed by the MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
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Abhyanga is the classical Ayurvedic full-body warm oil massage. Learn about its traditional uses, therapeutic benefits for Vata balance, medicated oils used, modern research, and safety considerations.
Abhyanga Snana is the Ayurvedic practice of warm oil massage followed by herbal bath. Learn about its role in daily purification, dosha balance, skin health, and what modern research says.
Agnikarma is an Ayurvedic para-surgical thermal therapy using controlled heat to treat musculoskeletal and nerve pain. Learn about its classical indications, instruments, modern research, and safety.
Anjanam is the Ayurvedic therapeutic application of medicated collyrium to the eyes for treating eye disorders, improving vision, and maintaining ocular health. Learn about classical formulations, procedure, modern evidence, and indications.
Anuvasana Basti is an Ayurvedic oil-based enema that pacifies Vata dosha and nourishes the colon. Learn about its classical indications, preparation, Panchakarma role, modern evidence, and safety.
Ayurveda treats acidity (Amlapitta) by reducing excess Pitta dosha through diet, herbs like Yashtimadhu and Amalaki, and Virechana therapy. Learn about classical treatments, key herbs, modern evidence, and lifestyle changes for acid reflux.
Ayurveda addresses arthritis through Vata and Ama reduction, joint-specific therapies, and anti-inflammatory herbs. Learn about Amavata, Sandhivata, Panchakarma treatments, key herbs like Shallaki and Ashwagandha, and modern evidence.
Ayurveda treats back pain through Vata-pacifying therapies including Kati Vasti, Basti, herbal oils, and yoga. Learn about Katigraha, Gridhrasi, classical protocols, evidence-based herbs, and key precautions.
Ayurveda treats constipation (Vibandha) through Vata-pacifying therapies, Triphala, Haritaki, Isabgol, Basti enema, and dietary correction. Learn about classical herbal formulations, modern evidence, and lifestyle protocols.
Ayurveda classifies diabetes as Prameha and Madhumeha, treating it through Kapha-reducing herbs like Gurmar, Karela, and Vijayasar, dietary control, and Panchakarma. Learn about classical protocols, modern evidence, and key safety precautions.
Ayurveda treats digestive disorders by restoring Agni (digestive fire) and eliminating Ama through diet, herbs, and Panchakarma. Learn about classical digestive formulations and protocols.
Ayurveda enhances fertility through Rasayana herbs, Vajikarana treatments, and Panchakarma. Learn about classical approaches for male and female reproductive health.
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