Ayurvedic hospitals
Brands like Patanjali, Jiva, and Shudhi have capitalized on people's vulnerabilities, opening hospitals in major cities that offer Panchakarma and other services. These hospitals often insist on a minimum of 7 days of Panchakarma treatment, charging around ₹1,000 per day, and prescribe medicines for at least a month, costing around ₹3,000. This means patients end up spending around ₹4,000 in the first visit alone.
If these Ayurvedic practitioners are confident in their abilities and truly understand disease diagnosis, why don't they provide medicines for the duration requested by patients instead of forcing them to undergo Panchakarma? There are rules for Panchakarma, which is best done during seasonal changes for optimal benefits. However, modern Ayurvedic practitioners seem to be running Panchakarma clinics without proper adherence to these principles.
Many contemporary Ayurvedic practitioners lack in-depth knowledge of Ayurveda and rely solely on their degrees to practice. The art of pulse diagnosis, once a hallmark of Ayurvedic expertise, is slowly dying out. The government seems indifferent to these practices, and Facebook practitioners operate unchecked, often using celebrities like Rajat Sharma and Hema Malini to promote their products.
The government needs to take notice of these issues and regulate these practices to protect consumers from exploitation. more