Meet the Founder

Bringing doctor-led Ayurvedic care to people living with diabetes.

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Prashanth Vastred

Founder, Guduchi Ayurveda

Ayurveda works best when it stands alongside modern medicine — never in place of it.

Guduchi began with a single conviction — that classical Ayurveda, practised with the rigour of modern medical care, has a meaningful role in how India lives with chronic conditions like high blood sugar, blood pressure, thyroid imbalance, sleep issues and nerve health.

Diabetes asked for the closest attention. We focused our practice on building a structured, doctor-led Ayurvedic programme for patients living with type 2 diabetes — pairing classical Ayurveda with modern lifestyle guidance, reviewed alongside the patient's prescribing doctor at every step.

Today, 65,000+ patients have been supported through Guduchi's network of clinics across India. And we're still building.

THE 2028 GOAL Bring doctor-led Ayurvedic diabetes care to 30 lakh more Indians.

Milestones along a lifelong path

1988

The First Apprenticeship

At nineteen, begins formal study under his grandfather, a respected village Vaidya in Palakkad, Kerala.

1998

Founding of the Clinic

Opens the first practice with a single consultation room and a small dispensary of hand-prepared oils.

2007

Research Institute Established

Partners with leading universities to publish peer-reviewed studies on classical Ayurvedic formulations.

2019

National Recognition

Awarded the Padma Shri for contributions to traditional medicine and rural healthcare access.

Today

A Wellness Movement

Ten clinics across India, a training academy, and a growing community of practitioners worldwide.

ABOUT GUDUCHI AYURVEDA

India’s BAMS-led Ayurvedic Diabetes Care network.

Since 2014, Guduchi Ayurveda has supported over 65,000 patients with doctor-led Ayurvedic care — rooted in classical Ayurveda and followed alongside existing medication, never in place of it.

65,000+ PATIENTS SUPPORTED
30+ BAMS DOCTORS
8 CITY CLINICS
10+ Yrs SINCE 2014
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BAMS-Qualified Doctors

Diabetes-focused care