About Puneet Aggarwal (ThatAyurvedaGuy)

Puneet Aggarwal writes and teaches Ayurveda as ThatAyurvedaGuy, and co-founded Nirogam, an Ayurvedic supplements company, in 2000. He is not a licensed physician, and this page exists so you know exactly what he is and is not before you take anything he writes seriously.

Most health brands put a smiling founder photo on an About page and leave the credentials vague. Vagueness is how the Ayurveda category earned its trust problem. So here is the specific version.

What He Actually Does

Puneet writes about Ayurveda for people who are busy, sceptical, and tired of wellness advice that demands a clean slate. He works on Nirogam's formulations, writes the articles on this site, hosts the podcast That Ayurveda Guy: Demystifying Ayurveda, and wrote A for Ayurveda, a 100-day paperback guide built around five-minute daily reads.

The consistent thread across all of it: root cause before symptom, one change at a time, and no wellness theatre.

What "Upavaidya" Means, and What It Doesn't

In Sanskrit, vaidya means physician, the qualified Ayurvedic doctor. The prefix upa- means near, beside, or assisting. Upavaidya, then, is someone who works alongside the vaidya rather than in place of one.

That is a deliberate, self-chosen description, not a degree, not a title conferred by any council, and not a claim to clinical authority. It is chosen precisely because it marks a boundary. The vaidya diagnoses and treats. The upavaidya explains, translates, and helps you understand what your own body is doing so that you can have a better conversation with the person who is qualified to treat you.

What He Does Not Claim

  • He is not a doctor. He does not hold a BAMS or any medical degree, and does not present himself as a physician of any system.
  • He does not diagnose. Nothing written on this site is a diagnosis, and no article should be read as one.
  • He does not prescribe. Product guidance on this site is general and educational. Dosage for your specific situation is a conversation for a qualified practitioner or your doctor.
  • He does not claim cures. Nirogam formulas are traditional Ayurvedic dietary supplements. They are not treatments for diagnosed disease, and this site does not say otherwise.
  • He does not overstate research. Where a claim rests on classical tradition rather than clinical evidence, the articles say so in plain language, and where genuine studies exist they are cited and linked so you can read them yourself.

Where the Experience Comes From

Nirogam started in 2000, when Puneet and his father began selling a single Ayurvedic formulation for diabetes. He is, by his own account, an engineering college dropout who moved into Ayurveda through the family business rather than through a clinical degree. The company was formally registered in 2012 and now carries formulations across a range of chronic complaints, operating out of Faridabad, Haryana.

So the honest description of his expertise is: twenty-five years of working with Ayurvedic formulations, classical texts, manufacturers, and customers, plus a lot of reading. Experience, not credentials. Both things are useful. They are not the same thing, and conflating them is how this category loses people's trust.

How the Content on This Site Is Written

Every article on Nirogam is written to a simple standard: name the Ayurvedic framework being used, explain it in ordinary language, separate what tradition says from what research shows, and cite the research where it exists. Articles that reference clinical studies carry a References section with direct links to the source, usually PubMed Central. Where a herb's reputation rests on traditional use and animal studies rather than human trials, the article says exactly that instead of dressing it up.

If you find something on this site that is inaccurate, overstated, or badly sourced, say so. Write to us here and it gets corrected.

If you are managing a diagnosed condition, read this site alongside your doctor, not instead of your doctor. That is not a legal formality. Several Ayurvedic herbs genuinely interact with prescription medication, particularly blood pressure, thyroid, sedative, and blood sugar drugs, which is why the articles here flag those interactions rather than glossing over them.

Where to Find Him

Nirogam products are traditional Ayurvedic dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Content on this site is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing an existing condition. Read our full medical disclaimer.