LiverDoc backs Malayalam film Vaazha 2, calls it 'public health activism' amid row
A doctor and public health commentator, known as LiverDoc, has backed the Malayalam film Vaazha 2, calling it 'public health activism' amid controversy over its depiction of Ayurvedic medicine. LiverDoc argues that the film highlights the potential risks of certain Ayurvedic formulations, citing scientific evidence and his own research.
Doctor and public health commentator Abby Philips, known as LiverDoc, has praised the Malayalam film Vaazha 2 for portraying the potential risks of certain Ayurvedic formulations. The film depicts a character who develops severe liver disease after consuming arishtam, an Ayurvedic preparation containing alcohol. Philips argues that this narrative aligns with growing scientific evidence suggesting that some herbal medicines can harm the liver. The Ayurveda Medical Association of India (AMAI) has objected to the film's depiction, claiming it presents a misleading picture of traditional treatment methods and has issued a legal notice to the makers. LiverDoc has criticized AMAI's actions, accusing them of attempting to suppress evidence-based concerns about the safety of their products. Philips has urged the film's makers not to alter it in response to legal threats, describing it as a necessary act of public health activism.
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