Significance of Allopathic Physician
The term "Allopathic Physician" refers to practitioners of modern, conventional medicine. In Ayurveda, it describes doctors prescribing medication for extended periods. Rasashastra defines them as practitioners of allopathy, like Dr. B.C. Roy, while also noting some may enter Ayurveda without proper training. Health Sciences describes them as doctors using pharmaceutical interventions and procedures, often consulted before Ayurvedic treatment. Overall, the term denotes doctors trained in and practicing conventional, Western medicine.
Synonyms: Conventional doctor, Medical doctor, Md
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Allopathic Physician'
In Hinduism, "Allopathic Physician" refers to doctors practicing modern medicine (3), trained in allopathy (1), who treat diseases with different remedies (2). Patients consult them for various conditions (4).
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) A medical doctor who practices allopathy, a system of medicine that treats diseases with remedies that produce effects different from the disease itself; Dr. B. C. Roy is one of the leading ones in India.[1]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) This describes medical practitioners trained in Allopathy, some of whom have entered the field of Ayurveda without proper training, according to the text provided.[2]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This term refers to a doctor practicing modern medicine, as stated in the text.[3]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) The patient consulted this type of doctor and took medication for more than 3 months for his condition.[4]
The concept of Allopathic Physician in scientific sources
Allopathic physicians practice conventional medicine, diagnosing and treating diseases with pharmaceuticals and procedures. They are distinct from practitioners of alternative medicines like Ayurveda.