Our Commitment to Accuracy
Ayurvedapedia is Europe’s free encyclopaedia of classical Ayurveda. Every article is written, reviewed, or verified by qualified Ayurvedic practitioners — physicians with BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) or MD (Ayurveda) qualifications from recognised institutions.
We exist to make classical Ayurvedic knowledge accessible, accurate, and responsibly presented for a European audience.
Authorship Requirements
All articles published on Ayurvedapedia must meet the following authorship criteria:
Primary authors must hold a BAMS degree or higher from a recognised Ayurvedic university, or hold equivalent qualifications in traditional medicine with demonstrated Ayurvedic expertise.
Contributing writers (students, researchers, scholars) may submit articles, but these are always reviewed and approved by a qualified practitioner before publication.
Author attribution is displayed on every article. Anonymous articles are not published.
Source Requirements
Ayurvedapedia articles are grounded in classical Ayurvedic texts. Our primary sources include:
Brihat Trayi (Major Triad): Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam
Laghu Trayi (Minor Triad): Madhava Nidanam, Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhavaprakasha
Formulation compendia: Sahasrayogam, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Chakradatta, Yoga Ratnakara
Kerala tradition: Vaidyamanorama, Chikitsamanjari, Sahasrayogam (Kerala edition)
When citing classical texts, we include chapter and verse references wherever possible. Modern peer-reviewed research (PubMed, AYUSH Research Portal) is cited as supplementary evidence where available.
Review Process
Every article goes through a structured review:
Step 1 — Author submission: The practitioner submits the article with source citations.
Step 2 — Editorial review: Our editorial team checks structure, clarity, and completeness.
Step 3 — Peer review: A second qualified practitioner verifies the classical references and accuracy of Ayurvedic content.
Step 4 — Compliance check: The article is reviewed for EU regulatory compliance — no medical claims, no disease treatment promises, appropriate disclaimers.
Step 5 — Publication: The article is published with full author attribution and source citations.
EU Regulatory Compliance
Ayurvedapedia operates from Europe and follows EU regulations regarding health claims and traditional medicine information:
We do not claim that any herb, formulation, or practice can treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose any disease or medical condition.
All content is presented as traditional Ayurvedic knowledge for educational purposes. Readers are always advised to consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician or healthcare professional for personal health guidance.
Where traditional indications are described, they are framed as classical references — “described in Charaka Samhita as…” or “traditionally classified in Ayurveda as…” — not as guaranteed outcomes.
Corrections & Updates
We welcome corrections. If you identify an error in any article — whether a misquoted verse, incorrect botanical name, or factual inaccuracy — please contact our editorial team at info@artofvedas.com.
All corrections are reviewed and, if valid, applied promptly. Significant corrections are noted at the bottom of the article with the date of update.
Independence
Ayurvedapedia is editorially independent. Product manufacturers, brands, and commercial entities do not influence article content. Where any product or brand is mentioned as an example, this is clearly disclosed.