AYURVEDA FAQS

Ayurveda 101

Why should I consider using Herbal Supplement?

For health-promoting value, the decision to use herbal supplements is a personal call. There are, however, many good reasons to consider herbal products as a complementary form of diet. The best reason is the incredible wide use throughout time and place and continued benefits while maintaining a remarkable safety profile.

In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 80% of the world’s population continues to use traditional therapies, a major part of which are derived from plants, as their primary healthcare sources.

Why is it important to take the supplements every day?

The body’s systems and vital functions need care with our lifestyle choices and contemporary food habits. Adding supplements to your daily routine is a form of self-care and a positive habit to adopt to lead a more healthy and mindful life.

How many different products can I take for the same ailment or health problem?

In general, on this website related products will help you understand complementary herbs. But since it’s ayurvedic herbal supplements so it doesn’t have any contraindications with any other herbs.

Can I take Earthveda products with prescription medicines or other vitamins?

Our products don’t have any side effects or contraindications, but if there’s a concern or you have a known medical condition, always consult with your health professional before taking our products.

What is New Age Ayurveda?

At Earthveda, we are looking to revolutionize the way Ayurvedic products are used and marketed. We aim to create new age products that make Ayurveda contemporary and easy to use for the modern consumer. We aim to bring this ancient wisdom in adaptable form for present-day lifestyles and habits.

Ayurveda Myths

People say, "Ayurvedic supplements have a bitter and pungent taste?"

Not all Ayurvedic supplements have a bitter and pungent smell. But to make the supplements pleasant or neutral to the senses, we coat our products with natural food grade ingredients that make it easy to consume.

People say, “there are a lot of dietary restrictions while taking Ayurvedic supplements?“

Ayurveda believes that to cure a disease, say, the root person who’s suffering from cold, it would do no good to be exposed to cold or eat chilled food. Thus, Ayurvedic physicians or practitioners advice to avoid certain kind of foods so that the ailment and its cause can be healed.

People say, “Ayurvedic supplements are not fast–acting?“

This is not entirely true. Though you might see some patients taking Ayurvedic Supplements for a couple of years, it is mostly because they have been suffering from the ailment for many years. In chronic cases formulated drugs (Earthveda Healthcare) have to be given so that all the imbalances in the Doshas that have accumulated over the years can be cleared. Also, certain people are irregular with their intake and that also results in slower impact of the supplements. Ayurveda is equally effective and fast acting in cases where the ailment is new. It can even be used even for acute cases such as angina pain.

Supplement Dosage & Consumption

How long should I be taking these supplements?

These are herbal supplements so ideally, you can take it as long as you desire, but our recommendation is to use it at least for 3 months To recover from chronic ailments.

Are Earthveda supplements safe for long-term use?

Yes they are safe for long-term use, although you should consult your healthcare provider before using any supplements.

What is the best time of the day to take the supplements?

You can follow the instruction either on bottle, packaging leaflet or on our website, but if that time doesn’t work for you then try to take it when convenient for you but regularly for best results.

When is it advisable to take the supplements - before or after meals?

We recommend to take the supplements 30 mins prior your meal with luke warm water for optimum results. It is okay to choose an alternate time as per convenience, but the goal is to be consistent.

What if I have trouble swallowing pills?

Our tablet is scored so you can easily cut it in half for ease. Alternately, tablets can be ground into powder and mixed with raw unheated honey as well.

Can I use these products after their "Best Before Date?“

Our products are most effective when used prior to their best before date. As per our R&D team, products can be used up to a year past their best before date, but they may not be as effective. We recommend not to use past the “Best Before Date.”

Pregnancy & Mother-care

Are Earthveda products safe for pregnant and nursing women?

All our products are made from whole plant parts, not synthetic concentrates. Hence, there are no known side effects. Adopt Earthveda supplements in your routine only after consulting a physician with appropriate dosage.

Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before taking any supplements.

Product Ingredients, Packaging & Standards

How does Earthveda ensure that your formulas contain the herbs listed on the label?

We have an in-house team of Ayurvedic Pharmacists with expertise on understanding plants & herbs for correct identification. Also, we perform a cross-sectional analysis of each herbal ingredient to ensure that they have been correctly identified.

Additionally, our manufacturing facilities are registered with the FDA, and all manufacturing is done according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to ensure standard compliances and quality during labelling of our products.

Are your products Vegan friendly/Vegetarian?

Yes all of our supplements are vegan-friendly and vegetarian.

Are Earthveda Supplements Gluten free?

When our products claim Gluten Free, it means we have tested the product and ensure the presence of gluten is less than the specified limits by the US FDA.

Are your products tested for safety?

Yes, our products are tested for pesticides, heavy metals and live organisms. We use only ingredients and herbal products that meet our rigorous standards for safety. We follow the traditional methods of Ayurveda while employing the highest standards of quality control.

Are your products tested on animals?

None of our products are tested on animals and they are cruelty-free.

Are your products approved by FDA?

The FDA does not approve or certify dietary supplements. All the structure and function claims made by the Earthveda range of Supplements are notified to the FDA. Exclusive packaging of Earthveda products complies with the US FDA norms of Dietary supplements.

Why do you use Talc in your Supplements?

Talc is used as an anti-clumping agent. It also prevents supplement ingredients from sticking to tablet making machinery. As a food additive, talc is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What do you use to make your syrup sugar-free?

We use any of the following FDA Approved Food additives like Sorbitol, Aspartame or Saccharin as all of them are “generally recognised as safe” (GARS) by US FDA

Why do you use preservatives in your supplements?

As our supplements are selling in a variety of regions where there are different environmental factors which affect the shelf life of our supplement, so to be very strict in our quality we add preservatives which are FDA approved & “generally recognised as safe” (GARS) by US FDA.

Are your bottles BPA Free?

Our plastic bottles are PET 1, which is recyclable BPA-free plastic. Will soon be converting some of our plastic bottles to glass, and we are committed to continuing to switch to eco-friendly packaging options as much as possible in near future.

Where can I find the Clinical studies you have done on your products?

We are not legally allowed to share clinical trials on our products or archive them anywhere online. The papers cannot be used for promoting product usage or sales.