Have you ever thought about how these natural soaps are manufactured? What are the real ingredients used in them? How the maker does know the exact formula of these products? The answer to these questions is Ayurveda.
Since the Vedic times, Ayurveda has been used as a natural health care medicine that is based on the curative properties of herbs. Ayurveda has its roots in ancient India and was recognized as an alternative healing form by World Health Organization (WHO) in 1970.
It has gained immense popularity since its recognition by the AYUSH ministry of India. In the past few years, Ayurveda has been widely accepted by people for its overall healing properties and zero side effects.
Ayurveda has not only grown as a medicinal field dealing with health problems but also opened various career paths for the youth of today. With more and more people inclining towards Ayurveda for natural treatment, it is considered a serious career option. A career in Ayurveda brings opportunities for lucrative salary and a chance to serve humanity. As modern medicine with its strong chemical properties is not able to battle against nature, Ayurveda has come to the rescue where patients from all over the world are opting for Ayurvedic treatment in India.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is referred to as the ‘Science of Life’ in ancient Sanskrit. It is the world’s sophisticated and powerful mind and body health systems.
It is a five-millennium old medicinal therapy that is said to be a precursor of modern medicine existing from 600BC. According to the Vedic texts, Ayurveda is focused mainly on healing, prevention of illness and diseases along anti-ageing.
An Ayurveda healer uses holistic techniques to treat patients. The healer uses natural therapies that are tailored to meet the patients’ needs for the elimination of impurities, reducing stress and fighting diseases. The assigned treatment can range from dietary changes, lifestyle advice, massages, yoga and meditation to herbal supplements, counselling or specialized therapies.
Responsibilities and skills of Ayurveda Healer
- Assessment of dietary habits, lifestyle and mental state of the patient.
- Thorough examination of patients’ by investigating them, feeling their pulse rate, seeing their physical condition.
- Prescribing of medication for overall health improvement and prevention of diseases.
- Expertise in treatment of diseases and disorders such as diabetes, tuberculosis, nervous and mental disorders and diseases peculiar to children, men and women.
- Preparation and selling of tonics, patents and other indigenous medications like bhasms.
- Interest in native forms of medicine and curative properties of herbs.
- Good listening, thinking and observational skills.
- Should be empathetic and patient with the people who come for consultation.
- Excellent knowledge in the relevant field.
- Assimilation and interpretation of data.
Academic Education
- Completion of 10+2 by a recognized board with physics, chemistry and biology courses with an aggregate of 50%.
- Qualify for the entrance exam and pursue Bachelors of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS).
- Completion of post-graduation i.e., MD or MS in Ayurveda will be an added benefit.
- Doctorate or PhD in the concerned subject of specialization is available after post-graduation.
Top colleges to pursue Ayurveda
- AIIMS in Delhi.
- Armed forces Medical College, Pune.
- Central drug Research Institute, Lucknow.
- B.J Medical College, Ahmedabad.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, Bangalore.
- Shri Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur.
Job Profiles for Ayurveda healer
- Therapist
- Scientist
- Sales representatives
- Sales executive
- Product manager
- Pharmacist
- Medical representative
- Manager – internal audit
- Lecturer
- Jr. clinical trial coordinator
- Category manager
- Business development officer
- Ayurvedic doctor
- Assistant claim health manager
- Area sales manager
Career Opportunities
An Ayurveda healer can find career opportunities in the following industries:
- Government jobs in Hospitals Dispensaries.
- Academic (Teaching at U.G./PG institutions)
- Research (Central, state, private Institutions)
- Management and administration(Govt. and private)
- Drug manufacturing(Government, Private, autonomous, cooperative)
- Drug control(State and Central Government)
- Clinical Trials(Pharmaceuticals)
- Government and private Hospitals
- NRHM
- Medical Tourism
- Ayurveda Specialty Centers (Panchakarma, Ksharsutra, Netra)
- National Ayush Mission
- Companies like Patanjali, Dabur, Herbals, Himalayas and Baidyanath.
Salary of an Ayurveda healer
An individual who has completed the degree of B.A.M.S can get employed in government and private institutions. In the government sector, the B.A.M.S graduates can get a salary of Rs 20,000- Rs 50,000 per month. In the private sector, the applicants have better salary and package depending on their hard work and effort. There are huge openings for Ayurvedic doctors with excellent salary package in private sector hospitals and nursing homes.
Ayurveda is also in demand in foreign countries. A candidate can try for an overseas job after gaining good experience in this field
– Samiya Firdous
