Ayurveda

What ayurveda is, where to find it in the Netherlands and what to watch out for.

Ayurveda is India's traditional system of medicine, built on diet, herbs, massage and rules for living. In India it is a recognised profession with its own ministry (AYUSH). In the Netherlands, practices mainly offer consultations, massage and treatment programmes.

Ayurveda is not regulated by law in the Netherlands: anyone may call themselves an ayurvedic therapist, and health insurers cover it at most through supplementary insurance. Ask about the practitioner's training, never stop medication without consulting your doctor, and tell your GP what you are taking.

Be careful with herbal products bought online or abroad. Regulators have repeatedly warned about ayurvedic preparations containing lead, mercury or arsenic. Buy from a reliable seller and report side effects to Lareb.

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Useful links

• Ministry of AYUSH (India) ayush.gov.in
  India's ministry for ayurveda, yoga and other traditional systems.
• Bijwerkingencentrum Lareb lareb.nl
  Report side effects of medicines and herbal products.
• NVWA nvwa.nl
  Dutch authority supervising herbal preparations and supplements.