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[The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine]
The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (NIAM) is recognized as the largest and most authentic resource of information on Ayurveda in the United States. It was established in 1982 by Scott Gerson, M.D. who is the nation's only medical doctor to hold degrees in both Ayurveda and conventional allopathic medicine. Dr. Gerson's medical practice has combined Ayurveda and conventional medicine for more than fifteen years. His Ph.D dissertation in Ayurveda at the prestigious Benaras Hindu University is on Panchakarma and its Effects on Human Immunity.
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The NIAM is located in Brewster, New York sixty miles north of Manhattan on six and one half acres of land. The facility is a 7000 square foot spacious building designed to be both a residential Panchakarma Retreat Center as well as a research facility and center for educational seminars and workshops. Many medicinal plants used in Ayurveda grow in the Herb Garden as well as throughout the property. The NIAM Research Library is one of the largest collections of Ayurvedic literature in the United States and includes writings and research reports in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Malayalam, Tamil, and several other dialects. The kitchen, food preparation and dining areas were specifically designed for teaching purposes.

Disclaimer:All information provided in this website is provided for historical andeducational purposes only; statements contained here are reported in aneffort to preserve traditional cultural lore and information. Nothinghere should be construed as an attempt to diagnose, prescribe, orrecommend in any manner a treatment for any health ailment orcondition. Consult your own physician regarding the treatment of anymedical condition; this information is not a repalcement for a thoroughconsultation and examination from a licensed health professional. People should not try to medicate themselves or others with any of theplants referred to here without the guidance of an individual fullytrained in Ayurveda and thoroughly familiar with both the plants and theindividual’s medical status. Some of the plants listed are poisonous;some can elicit severe allergic reactions if used inappropriately.Do not attempt to self-treat based on information in this website.

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