Studies on the effects of Ayurveda
Ayurveda studies
Ayurveda for migraines, high blood pressure, rheumatism & co: Find out how and for which complaints the traditional healing teachings can help according to scientific studies.
Ayurveda from a scientific perspective: an overview of the study situation
Ayurveda - the "knowledge of life": The more than 5,000-year-old art of healing from India follows a holistic approach. It is used to prevent conditions, increase well-being, rejuvenate, revitalize, alleviate and treat various illnesses. With the help of nutritional teachings, herbal medicine, various cleansing techniques, oil massages and spiritual yoga and meditation practices, Ayurveda aims to restore the individual balance of the basic energetic forces, the so-called doshas.
With this collection of studies, we would like to offer you a guide to the positive effects of Ayurveda on our health that have actually been scientifically proven. For example, studies prove the effectiveness of Ayurveda for migraines, knee osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Promising results have also been achieved for stress-related complaints, sleep disorders and digestive problems. In addition, studies show the anti-inflammatory effect of curcumin and the positive effects of Panchakarma treatments on behavioral patterns and general well-being.
The comprehensive research results clearly show how versatile Ayurveda can be used not only traditionally, but also scientifically for numerous complaints.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Sleep therapy
Deepak Langade et al.
September 2019
A study shows that ashwagandha improves sleep onset time, sleep quality and sleep efficiency and reduces anxiety.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Migraine
Akhila Soman, et al.
August 2022
A study shows that Ayurveda can be effective for migraines, both as a monotherapy and as a complement to conventional medicine.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Psoriasis / Eczema
K. K Kumar, James, C.
January 2019
A study shows that Ayurvedic treatment methods such as Shodhana therapy can alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis.
K Chandrasekhar et al.
July 2012
A study shows that ashwagandha significantly reduces stress and cortisol levels and thus contributes to improving quality of life.
Migraine
Yoga & Ayurveda
M S Vasudha et al.
May 2019
Study shows that Ayurvedic lifestyle changes can reduce migraine attacks and improve control of the conditions.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Daniel E. Furst et al.
June 2011
The study shows that Ayurveda treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are as effective as methotrexate, but with fewer side effects.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
C S Kessler et al.
May 2018
A study shows that Ayurveda is a useful additional treatment method to conventional medicine for knee osteoarthritis.
Anti-aging / Rejuvenation
Wellness & Ayurveda
Kirti Raina et al.
June 2023
Study shows the anti-ageing potential of Ayurvedic herbs, which combat oxidative stress and promote tissue regeneration.
Jessica Hoppstädter et al.
October 2016
The study shows that curcumin dampens inflammatory processes by increasing GILZ in macrophages & lowering the production of NF-κB and TNF-α.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Heart / Circulatory system
Overweight / obesity
Stress / Exhaustion
Gajendra Kumar et al.
July 2013
The study shows that Arogyavardhini vati lowers blood lipid levels and oxidative stress and can therefore help with hyperlipidemia.
Abhimanyu Kumar, Asish Kumar Garai
October 2012
The study shows that Trikatrayadi Lauha doubles the hemoglobin level in children with iron deficiency in 10 weeks and has no side effects.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Immune boost
Manohar S Gundeti, et al.
February 2022
A study shows that the Ayurvedic remedy AYUSH-64 relieves symptoms and is well tolerated in the treatment of colds
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Ashok Kumar Sharma et al.
March 2018
A study shows that ashwagandha improves TSH, T3 and T4 levels in subclinical hypothyroidism, with minimal side effects.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Jeffrey Pradeep Raj, et al.
September 2020
A study shows that Turmacin from curcuma in Ayurvedic medicine relieves knee pain and improves muscle function.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Nirmal Bhusal et al.
September 2017
Study shows that Ayurvedic medicines are effective in treating urinary tract infections and can significantly relieve symptoms.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Women's health / Menopause
Sriram Gopal, et al.
December 2021
A study shows that ashwagandha used in Ayurveda could alleviate menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Arvind Chopra et al.
January 2013
The study shows that the Ayurvedic medication SGCG significantly relieves pain in knee osteoarthritis and improves knee function.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Wenhao Weng, Ajay Goel
May 2022
A study shows that curcumin used in Ayurvedic medicine could promote intestinal health and inhibit colon cancer.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
J Wienhard, H-R Tinneberg
July 2003
A study shows that Ayurveda can be helpful as an alternative treatment for endometriosis and symptoms.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Back pain
Syal Kumar et al.
February 2017
Study shows that Ayurvedic massage significantly relieves pain in chronic back pain in the short term.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Sarika Johari, Tejal Gandhi
July 2016
Study shows that Ayurvedic medicine shows promising results in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC).
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Diabetes
BP Gupta et al.
April 2018
Study shows that the Ayurvedic antidiabetic BGR-34 could offer an effective alternative for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Diabetes
Gaurav et al.
November 2020
The study shows that BGR-34 has significant antidiabetic and antioxidant effects and is suitable for the treatment of diabetes.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Long Covid / Post Covid
Shivangi Talwar et al.
October 2020
Study shows the effect of different approaches that were used worldwide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Long Covid / Post Covid
Ravi Philip Rajkumar
July 2020
Study shows that the 2020 pandemic caused psychological stress and weakened the immune system, which increased the risk of infection.
Diabetes
Yoga & Ayurveda
Ramavtar Sharma et al.
January 2019
Study shows that Ayurvedic remedies lower blood sugar and yoga and lifestyle changes help manage diabetes in everyday life.
Migraine
Yoga & Ayurveda
Vasudha M Sharma et al.
August 2018
Study shows that a combination of Ayurveda and yoga reduces migraine symptoms and significantly improves quality of life.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Diabetes
Allison Gordon et al.
August 2019
Study shows that Ayurveda can offer better results as a complementary therapy for type 2 diabetes.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Respiratory system / Asthma
P. K. Debnath et al.
July 2012
The study shows that Ayurvedic remedies increase the effect of antituberculosis drugs and alleviate the side effects of treatment.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Neurology
Hardeep Kataria et al.
May 2012
Study shows neuroprotective effects of ashwagandha against glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in neuronal cell models.
Migraine
Naturopathy
Wellness & Ayurveda
Brinda Kanakhara, Varsha Chaudhari
January 2018
Study shows significant relief of migraine symptoms with Agnikarma and Pathyadi.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Naturopathy
Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana et al.
December 2020
Study shows the effectiveness of Ayurveda in treating epidemics and new conditions through holistic, natural approaches.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Naturopathy
Narayanam Srikanth et al.
April 2021
Study shows that Dhatri Lauha is a safe and effective treatment for iron deficiency anemia.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Skin / Allergies
Deepa Arora, M Kumar
February 2003
A study shows that Ayurveda can help with food allergies through preventive nutrition and individual treatments.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Khapre Meenakshi, et al.
March 2021
A study shows that Ayurveda is effective in alleviating symptoms such as acid regurgitation in Urdhwaga Amlapitta.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Stress / Exhaustion
Ajai K Pandey , et al.
January 2028
A study shows that shatavari reduces oxidative stress and can improve the reproductive health of women who wish to have children.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Ayurveda: Regeneration
Sleep therapy
Stress / Exhaustion
Dr. rer nat. Gianni Alampi
May 2008
The study shows that Ayurvedic massages and forehead effusions relieve pain, improve sleep and promote relaxation.
Harish Kumar Singhal et al.
July 2010
A study shows that Ayurvedic remedies, combined with forehead casting, effectively improve attention span in ADHD children.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Naturopathy
Neurology
Nimisha Pulikkal Sukumaran, et al.
June 2019
A study shows that Bacopa monnieri in Ayurveda protects against oxidative stress and thus promotes memory and cognitive abilities.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Kidney / Urinary tract
Manish V Patel, S N Gupta, Nimesh G Patel
October 2011
A study shows that Ayurvedic treatments significantly alleviated symptoms of chronic renal failure.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Burn-out prevention / prophylaxis
Stress / Exhaustion
Christian S Kessler, et al.
October 2017
A study shows that Ayurvedic nutritional counseling can be helpful in the treatment of mothers with burnout syndrome.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Manish V Patel et al.
October 2010
Study shows that Ayurvedic treatments for ulcerative colitis relieve symptoms and significantly reduce the need for medication.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Mental health
Jessica M Gannon, et al.
May 2019
A study shows that ashwagandha extracts alleviate depression and anxiety in schizophrenia with few side effects.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Amit Nakanekar, et al.
August 2020
A study shows that Ayurvedic pain treatment with leech therapy is an innovative treatment for shingles
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Arvind Chopra et al.
October 2010
The study shows that a special Ayurvedic herbal mixture can relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Osteoporosis / Bones
Vasanti Suvarna, et al.
September 2018
A study shows that Ayurvedic remedies support bone metabolism and are helpful for osteoporosis.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Michael Jeitler, et al.
September 2021
A study shows that both Ayurveda and conventional nutritional therapies are helpful for irritable bowel syndrome.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Kumar P. R. Krishna
January 2011
The study shows that Ayurveda can bring about significant improvements in pain and joint function, among other things, in arthritis.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Renuka Munshi, et al.
August 2011
A study shows that the Ayurvedic formulation TLPL/AY/01/2008 is effective and safe for functional constipation.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Long Covid / Post Covid
Mata, Sunita et al.
October 2022
Study shows that the Ayuraksha kit has a promising prophylactic effect against COVID-19.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Immune boost
Jyoti Bhat et al.
January 2010
The study shows that Ayurvedic herbal tea significantly improves NK cell activity and strengthens the innate immune defense.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Eyes / Ears / Teeth
Dorota M. Radomska-Leśniewska et al.
July 2019
The meta-study shows that curcumin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and can therefore help with eye diseases.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Hiroyuki Hanai et al.
December 2006
The study shows that curcumin can sustainably reduce the relapse rate in ulcerative colitis and support remission.
Ayurveda: Panchakarma
Lisa Conboy et al.
April 2009
The study shows that Panchakarma strengthens health-conscious behavior, promotes self-efficacy and alleviates depressive moods.
Ayurveda medicine / treatment
Skin / Allergies
Piyush V. Pampaniya, Darshana H. Pandya
June 2013
The study shows: The combination of Shalmalyadilepa and Guduchyadivati showed good efficacy in the treatment of acne.