An editorial archive of Ayurveda.
DoshaWise curates botanical, dietary, and classical Ayurvedic knowledge for study and reflection. Not a clinic, not a shop, not a substitute for a qualified practitioner.
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The content on this page is provided for general educational and historical reference only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional registered in the United Kingdom. Ayurvedic herbs and preparations are not regulated as medicines under the UK Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and no therapeutic claims are made. Always seek the advice of your GP or a suitably qualified practitioner before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescribed medication, or have an existing medical condition. In an emergency call 999 or NHS 111.
What you'll find here
- Dosha quiz — a traditional ten-question Tridosha self-assessment.
- Herbarium — herb monographs with uses, cautions, and classical alternatives.
- Formulary — common market preparations: powders, oils, tablets.
- Sattvic Recipes — adapted, sourced kitchen practice.
- The Classics — the Brihat Trayi and supporting literature.
Editorial standards
Entries are compiled from peer-reviewed Ayurvedic sources — Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu, the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (CCRAS), Dr. K. M. Nadkarni's Indian Materia Medica, and clinical reviews indexed on PubMed / AYUSH. Modern phrasing is our own; classical citations are noted on each card.
Important
Nothing on DoshaWise is medical advice. Ayurvedic substances are potent and can interact with medications. Always consult a qualified physician or registered Ayurvedic practitioner before use.