Indications

Ayurvedic Medicine

Source: Ayurveda Medicine Association Switzerland (AMVS)

The conditions and disorders listed below, based on clinical experience, have been shown to respond well to treatment with Ayurvedic medicine. This list is not exhaustive but is intended to illustrate the wide range of therapeutic applications of Ayurveda. Please feel free to contact me to discuss whether Ayurvedic medicine may be appropriate for your individual concerns.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Bloating, fullness, acid reflux

  • Gastrointestinal complaints, constipation

  • Diarrhea

  • Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases – Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis

  • Intestinal fungal overgrowth, restoration of gut microbiota

  • Gastric hyperacidity

  • Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)

  • Gastric ulcers

Respiratory and Cold-Related Conditions

  • Flu-like infections

  • Rhinitis (common cold)

  • Tonsillitis

  • Sinusitis

  • Bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis

Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • Back pain

  • Herniated disc

  • Rheumatic diseases

  • Arthritis, osteoarthritis

  • Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

  • Frozen shoulder, shoulder joint inflammation

  • Neck tension

  • Osteoporosis

Allergies and Skin Conditions

  • Hay fever

  • Asthma

  • Food allergies

  • Contact allergies, contact dermatitis

  • Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

  • Urticaria (hives)

  • Psoriasis

  • Acne

Metabolic Disorders

  • Obesity and overweight

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Hypothyroidism

  • Gout

Neurological Conditions

  • Dizziness

  • Tinnitus

  • Headaches, migraine

  • Restless legs syndrome (RLS)

  • Trigeminal neuralgia

  • Sciatica

  • Parkinson’s disease

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Cardiovascular Disorders

  • Functional or stress-related cardiac complaints

  • Hypertension

  • Hypotension

Autonomic and Mental Health Conditions

  • Sleep disorders

  • Depressive states

  • Nervous exhaustion

  • Stress and burnout

  • Attention deficit disorder

Urogenital and Reproductive Disorders

  • Irritable bladder

  • Bladder infections

  • Menstrual disorders

  • Sexual and fertility-related disorders

Additional Areas of Support in Ayurvedic Medicine

  • Ayurvedic medicine offers effective support for mothers before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as for promoting the well-being of newborns.

  • It also provides a wide range of therapeutic options for managing symptoms associated with menopause.

  • In Ayurveda, children are also treated for the conditions listed above, as well as for bedwetting (enuresis), hyperactivity, and learning difficulties.