Chronic Disease Support
Many people live with one or more long-term conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, arthritis or digestive problems. Ayurvedic care can add personalised diet, routine, stress management, herbal medicines and therapies alongside your medical treatment, with regular review.
For our structured service, see Chronic Disease Management.
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- Randomised controlled trials of a whole-system Ayurvedic protocol (a full, multi-part treatment plan) reported positive results in three conditions: hypothyroidism in people whose thyroid was not well controlled on levothyroxine, where it was added to their medicine [1]; depression [2]; and irritable bowel syndrome [3]. The authors of the first two say more studies are needed. These trials do not show that Ayurveda can replace medical treatment for any of these conditions.
- In type 2 diabetes, one randomised trial found that people with higher starting HbA1c (a blood test for average blood sugar over about three months) may benefit, and its authors call for more research [4]. A Cochrane review found that some herbal mixtures lowered blood sugar in trials, but the studies were small and had flaws, so there is not enough evidence to recommend them in routine care [5].
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials found moderate to high-level evidence that three herbs, guggulu (a resin from the Commiphora mukul plant), garlic and black cumin, have a moderate effect in lowering cholesterol [6]. Few side effects were reported in these trials, but herbs can still interact with medicines.
- A prospective observational study in acute ischaemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel) found that classical Ayurvedic therapy given on its own had a safety profile similar to conventional care [7]. It did not test whether the treatment works, and it is not a substitute for emergency hospital care. Stroke is an emergency: call 112 at once for sudden face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech.
Precautions & When to See a Doctor
Do not stop or reduce prescribed medicines without your doctor. Herbs can interact with medicines such as blood thinners, diabetes medicines, blood pressure medicines and thyroid medicines such as levothyroxine. Some herbs are not suitable in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and some need extra care with liver disease, so tell us about any liver problem before starting herbs. Keep all your doctors informed.
Get emergency help now (call 112) for chest pain, severe breathlessness, sudden weakness or numbness, face drooping, slurred speech, sudden confusion, fainting, or someone who is very drowsy or hard to wake. These can be signs of a heart attack, a stroke, or dangerously high or low blood sugar.
See your doctor the same day for shaking or sweating (often a sign of low blood sugar), extreme thirst, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or new swelling of the legs or face.
Prepared by the AyurSoul Healthcare team from the published research listed below. Medical review by Dr. Hemlata Soni, BAMS is in progress. This page is for education and does not replace individual medical advice. Medical disclaimer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you work with my doctor?
Yes, with your permission we can share a summary of your Ayurvedic plan.
Is Ayurveda safe with many medicines?
It can be, with care. We review all your medicines before prescribing anything.
How often will I be reviewed?
Regularly, usually every few weeks at first.
Clinical Research
7 studies: 2 systematic reviews / meta-analyses, 4 randomised trials, 1 observational study.
Show the 7 studies
Numbers in the text refer to this list. Each study is labelled by type: systematic reviews and randomised trials are stronger evidence than pilot studies or single case reports.
- Vivek, Chougale A, Joshi H, et al.. Add on effect of Whole System Ayurveda protocol in suboptimal controlled Primary Hypothyroidism – A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 2025. Randomised controlled trial PubMed
- Punia A, Chate S, Tubaki BR, et al.. Efficacy of whole system ayurveda management protocol in major depressive disorder- A randomized controlled clinical trial. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 2024. Randomised controlled trial PubMed
- Naik TD, Tubaki BR, Patankar DS. Efficacy of whole system ayurveda protocol in irritable bowel syndrome – A Randomized controlled clinical trial. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 2023. Randomised controlled trial PubMed
- Elder C, Aickin M, Bauer V, et al.. Randomized trial of a whole-system ayurvedic protocol for type 2 diabetes. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 2006. Randomised controlled trial PubMed
- Sridharan K, Mohan R, Ramaratnam S, et al.. Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes mellitus. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2011. Systematic review / meta-analysis PubMed
- Gyawali D, Vohra R, Orme-Johnson D, et al.. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ayurvedic Herbal Preparations for Hypercholesterolemia. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2021. Systematic review / meta-analysis PubMed
- Harini JA, Luthra A, Madeka S, et al.. Ayurvedic Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study. Global advances in health and medicine, 2019. Observational study PubMed