Are there any side effects to Ayurvedic medicine and treatments?
Changing your diet and daily regime to suit your dosha type may take some time to adjust to, if it is quite a bit different to what you have done in the past. With Ayurvedic preparations, generally there are no side effects when they are taken as advised, under the guidance of your practitioner – however occasionally some discomfort or nausea may be felt as the herbs take effect and the body is adjusting. This can be alleviated by taking certain foods or juice after the preparations, or in some instances adjusting the dosage. Often, discomfort is a result of weak digestion and a build up of ama (toxins), hence treatment is also focused on strengthening the digestive system along with any other imbalances. Ayurvedic medicine has many positive effects; it can indirectly help with other conditions apart from the one being treated. This is because the herbs have been chosen due to fundamental principles of your body and its dosha imbalance, which can manifest in a variety of symptoms..
