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5 myths about Ayurveda

By Anujj Trehaan

1

Ayurvedic treatment is absolutely harmless

All medicines, whether modern or ayurvedic, come with side effects if not taken as prescribed. Always consult an ayurvedic doctor for treatment.

2

Only vegetarians can undergo ayurvedic treatment

Although Ayurveda calls meat and some vegetables like onions and garlic 'tamasic' food, one can still consume them. Many ayurvedic doctors may recommend their consumption.

3

Ayurveda only uses herbs

Ayurvedic medicines use not only herbs but also non-herbal ingredients like milk, honey, ghee, and rock salts. Not all herbal medicines are ayurvedic.

4

Ayurvedic treatment takes longer to work

Ayurvedic or modern, no medicine on this planet can help cure you instantly. Ayurveda may take time to treat your condition as it works on the roots.

5

Ayurveda is an outdated system

Ancient but not outdated! Ayurveda is at least 5,000 years old and is continued as a legal practice even today.

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