Drawbacks of Traditional Ayurveda Another concern with traditional Ayurvedic medicine is that some remedies may contain heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury. While these metals are used in small doses to treat certain conditions, excessive use can lead to toxicity and have harmful effects on the body.

Is Ayurvedic Medicine Effective? A few studies suggest that Ayurvedic preparations may reduce pain and increase function in people with osteoarthritis and help manage symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes, but most of these trials are small or not well-designed.

However, like any other medical system, Ayurvedic therapies have contraindications and the potential for adverse effects or side effects. This is of particular concern when therapies are used incorrectly, are abused or administered improperly, or are prescribed by unqualified practitioners.

No, Homeopathy and Ayurveda are not the same. They are two different alternatives to modern medicine. While Homeopathy focuses on curing an ailment, Ayurveda focuses on disease prevention. Homoeopathic medicines are derived from plant, animal and synthetic sources, which are diluted using alcohol or distilled water.