While Ayurveda can have positive effects when used as a complementary therapy in combination with standard, conventional medical care, it should not replace standard, conventional medical care, especially when treating serious conditions.

Ayurveda in India is considered reasonable and suitable to the pockets of middle and low-income groups. The price ranges for different treatments such as Panchkarma treatment is charged around INR 200-1500 per day while a seven-day package costs around INR 10,000-15,000 (service & oil cost included).

Some Ayurvedic preparations may contain lead, mercury, or arsenic in amounts that can be toxic.

Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, spirit, and environment. The main goal of ayurvedic medicine is to promote good health and prevent, not fight, disease. But treatments may be geared toward specific health problems.