Bhadrapur – The number of patients seeking Ayurvedic treatment in Jhapa has increased recently, mainly due to its affordability and effectiveness in curing illnesses. The District Ayurveda Health Center in Bhadrapur now sees over 70 patients on average every day.
According to Dr. Vijay Shrestha, the center’s chief Ayurvedic officer, the facility offers therapeutic, promotional, and educational services. Most of the patients seek treatment for conditions such as piles, back pain, gastritis, asthma, joint issues, and nerve-related problems. Due to the simplicity and effectiveness of Ayurvedic methods, trust in this form of treatment has grown among locals.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2081/82, the center provided 4,928 therapies under Purvakarma/Panchakarma, 930 yoga services, 105 homeopathy services, and 545 laboratory services, according to the center’s information officer, Khagendra Bhattarai. In addition, 2,175 patients received outpatient services. The center also provides surgical services, maternal and child healthcare, and senior citizen health services.
The center distributes Ashwagandha and Amla powder to senior citizens as part of its outreach. Dr. Shrestha emphasized that the Purvakarma/Panchakarma therapies offered at the center differ from those at other Ayurvedic centers in the province. These include massages, steam therapy, oil applications, oil enemas, induced vomiting, and purgation based on the patient’s condition.
Kiran Pokharel, a resident of Bhadrapur-8, shared that after trying several hospitals without relief from his gastritis, he began Ayurvedic treatment at the center two months ago and has seen significant improvement. “My appetite has improved, and I feel much better since starting treatment here,” he said.
Vikas Rajbanshi from Haldibari, who is undergoing Purvakarma/Panchakarma for back pain, also reported noticeable improvement in just a few days. As more residents experience health benefits from Ayurvedic remedies, their trust and interest in traditional medicine continue to grow.
