Traditional Indian medicine, particularly Ayurveda, emphasizes a holistic approach to health by addressing physical and psychological characteristics through personalized treatments, including diet, herbs, yoga, and meditation.

This approach contrasts with Western medicine, which often focuses on symptom management and disease-specific interventions, such as pharmaceuticals and surgical procedures, effective for acute conditions but less so for chronic diseases.

Recent research highlights the integration of Ayurveda and yoga with Western medicine to improve outcomes for chronic conditions, as demonstrated by studies conducted at IIT Delhi.

Indian herbal medicines contain active compounds like polyphenols, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and prebiotic effects, contributing to gut health and the prevention of diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular conditions.

Studies have identified anti-diabetic properties in 21 Indian medicinal plants, including turmeric, neem, and fenugreek, which demonstrate significant anti-hyperglycemic effects and are used in formulations like BGR-34 to manage type-2 diabetes.

Chemical analyses of medicinal plants documented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India have revealed active ingredients with therapeutic uses, such as compounds effective against malaria, showcasing the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods.

Ashwagandha, a widely used herb in Ayurveda, is traditionally utilized to reduce stress, improve muscle strength, and boost immunity, and is currently being studied for its potential to alleviate symptoms of long Covid, such as fatigue and cognitive dysfunction.

A double-blind clinical trial conducted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the All India Institute of Ayurveda is investigating Ashwagandha's efficacy in treating long Covid symptoms, involving 2,000 participants in the UK.

Commonly used herbs in Indian herbal medicine, such as turmeric, ginger, mint, and licorice, are traditionally employed to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including indigestion, jaundice, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Triphala, Brahmi, and Guggul are essential Ayurvedic herbs known for their cleansing, memory-enhancing, and anti-inflammatory properties, respectively, and are integrated into modern formulations to address health concerns like cholesterol management and stress reduction.

Modern clinical trials validate the effectiveness of Indian herbal medicine by employing rigorous methodologies, such as double-blind trials, as demonstrated in the study of Ashwagandha for long Covid treatment.

Efforts to modernize Indian herbal medicine include the establishment of guidelines by regulatory agencies, requiring clinical studies to substantiate therapeutic claims and bridge traditional practices with scientific validation.

The World Health Organization has partnered with India's Ministry of AYUSH to support the integration of evidence-based traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, into national health systems through initiatives like the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.

India's Ministry of AYUSH has established several institutions specializing in traditional Indian medicine, such as the Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital in Akhnoor and the Unani Medical College and Hospital in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir.

The All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi is a prominent research institution focusing on Ayurvedic medicine, including studies on the application of traditional Indian herbs in modern healthcare contexts such as complementary cancer therapy.

The Amrita Center for Advanced Research in Ayurveda in Coimbatore is actively involved in research on herbal medicine, including strategies for treating diseases like cancer using Ayurvedic medicinal herbs.

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal has contributed to herbal medicine research by sequencing the genome of turmeric to better understand its genetic basis and medicinal properties.

The World Health Organization recognizes the potential of traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, and has established the World Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat, India, to promote evidence-based research and integration into global health systems.

India’s Ministry of AYUSH supports the development of herbal medicine as a holistic approach to health, emphasizing its role in addressing chronic conditions and complementing Western medical practices.

Internationally, the WHO is working to establish policies and standards for the safe and effective use of traditional medicine, including Indian systems, through efforts like the inclusion of Ayurveda in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist, such as the lack of comprehensive laws in many countries and criticism over the scientific validation of certain herbal treatments, highlighting the need for rigorous research.

Ayurvedic principles form the foundation of Indian herbal medicine, emphasizing the balance of the body's life forces, or doshas, through personalized treatments that include diet, herbs, yoga, and meditation.

Modern applications of Ayurveda integrate traditional practices with scientific validation, as seen in initiatives like Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary's development of Ayurvedic herbal formulas to address health concerns such as stress and inflammation.

The herbal formulation BGR-34, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in India, has been globally acknowledged for its anti-diabetic properties, utilizing active compounds from medicinal plants to manage type-2 diabetes effectively.

Cannarma, an Indian medicinal cannabis brand, is preparing for global expansion by developing phytocannabinoid-based products targeting chronic illnesses like arthritis, neuropathic pain, and cancer.

The integration of Indian herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare systems has significant economic implications, as evidenced by the AYUSH sector's growth from a $3 billion industry in 2014 to an $18 billion industry.

Socially, the incorporation of Indian herbal medicine fosters wellness tourism and enhances accessibility to affordable healthcare, as seen in initiatives like specialized AYUSH wellness centers in Jammu and Kashmir.

Modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are being applied to enhance the extraction, preparation, and delivery of herbal medicines, enabling precise regulation of pharmaceutical production processes.

India has introduced a regulatory framework for plant-based drugs called 'phytopharmaceuticals,' encouraging the development of novel formulations derived from medicinal plants, including cannabis-based therapeutics rooted in Ayurveda.

Collaborative efforts include evidence-based integration, such as the use of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs in complementary cancer therapy, highlighted at international symposiums focusing on combining Ayurveda with modern oncology practices.

The Ayurvedic treatment provided by Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eyecare Hospital in Kerala gained global recognition when it successfully restored the eyesight of Rosemary Odinga, daughter of Kenya's former President, after she had lost her vision due to a brain tumor surgery.

The cultivation of plants used in Indian herbal medicine raises environmental concerns, including overharvesting and habitat loss, which threaten the sustainability of wild medicinal plant species and their ecosystems.

Efforts to address sustainability include promoting structured cultivation and investment in medicinal plant sectors, integrating conservation, economic development, and scientific research to mitigate environmental impacts.

Cultural perceptions of traditional Indian medicine, such as Ayurveda, significantly influence its acceptance in Western countries, where it is increasingly recognized for its holistic approach to health and wellness.

The Indian government has significantly increased funding for traditional medicine research, exemplified by its $250 million support for the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.

India's export of herbal medicines has seen substantial growth, reaching $1.5 billion in 2021, driven by increasing global demand and government efforts to popularize traditional Indian medicine.

Traditional Indian medicine, particularly Ayurveda, emphasizes a holistic approach to health by addressing physical and psychological characteristics through personalized treatments, including diet, herbs, yoga, and meditation.

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by Denise Millstine, MD, Mayo Clinic
It has been reviewed in 1445.
Ayurveda is the traditional medical system in India, which originated more than 4,000 years ago.
It is based on a theory that the disease is caused by an imbalance in the body's life force, or prana.
This life-force balance is determined by the balance between the three physical traits called doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. Most people have a dominant doshas, and the specific balance between the three doshas is unique to each person. (See also Overview of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine.)).
Practitioners evaluate people through
• Interrogate them about symptoms, behavior and lifestyle
• Monitor their overall appearance, including eyes, tongue, and skin
• Taking a heartbeat and checking urine and feces
After determining the balance between douches, practitioners design a treatment specific to each person.
Ayurveda uses diet, herbs, massage, meditation, yoga, and internal cleaning (therapeutic cleansing). Cleansing usually involves injecting fluid into the rectum to induce bowel movement or defecation (enema), or washing the nose with water (nasal washing) to restore balance within the body and with nature.
Medical Uses of Ayurveda
Ayurveda has been studied, including in allergic rhinitis, mental health disorders, neurological conditions, pain, arthritis, and diabetes.
As in other studies of entire medical systems, high-quality research is difficult.
Possible side effects of Ayurveda
Some of the plant combinations used in Ayurveda are contaminated with heavy metals (especially lead, mercury and arsenic) so that they can cause heavy metal poisoning.
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Happiness can be evasive given the negative news of political and economic hardships as well as life’s pressures in today’s world but at the Happiness Centre, run by Indian entrepreneur and healthy lifestyle expert, Akshay Jain, the feeling of peace and harmony can be achieved through alternative medicine and meditation, reports Vanessa Obioha

In the latter part of 2021, Akshay Jain, an Indian entrepreneur who has taught happiness and is associated with the Art of Living Foundation set up a health and wellness centre: Happiness Centre.

The name of the centre often conjured activities that are associated with the state of happiness such as getting freebies or playing games with friends but the facility situated in a quiet neighbourhood in Victoria Island, Lagos offers therapies and techniques that can ease mental relaxation.

These therapies according to Jain who is the Managing Director of the centre, if wholly embraced will help Nigerians enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Having lived more than a decade in Lagos, Jain is not a stranger to the hurly-burly of the city. Therefore, the Happiness Centre is designed in such a way to give one a state of peace and harmony. Its environment is surrounded by trees and plants to give room for interactions with nature.

Happiness means different things to people but is essentially about having a positive state of mind.

“Happiness is a state of mind. It is the nature of the mind,” Jain said in a recent encounter. “When the mind is stressed, it shrinks your consciousness, but when you are happy, it is expanded. So stress is a major culprit here. It takes away from your nature and then all the negative emotions such as anxiety, and anger now affect you.”

Indeed, in the world today, happiness can be evasive given the negative news of political and economic hardships as well as life’s pressures. While there are many ways one can achieve happiness on a short term basis such as indulging in drinking and smoking, Jain believes that one can be connected back to a state of happiness if one intentionally practises mind relaxation. This he said is the objective of the Happiness Centre.

“Everyone knows that drinking and smoking are bad for one’s health but people indulge in it because of the short term relief it provides. It is a form of escapism from this stressed world. Happiness however connects you to your inner self to give you peace.

“The organisation behind this centre which is Art of Living has achieved great success all over the world in spreading peace and happiness. The mission of the organisation is to bring peace to eradicate violence and to bring smiles on everybody’s face.”

Elaborating more on short term happiness, Jain said that anything external or material can bring happiness but because it’s short-lived, it leads one to a new quest for happiness.

“So we then tend to live life in pursuit of happiness. You do something for a day or two or whatever time, then next,  you’re looking for something else. So your happiness is somewhere in the future. But if you realise that your nature is happiness, you can be happy and still achieve what you want.”

Contrary to the popular belief that religion plays a vital role in one’s happiness, Jain argued that it can be attained through one’s mental state and lifestyle. Yoga, he said, is one way to have a positive state of mind.

“Yoga is a way of living. It means the union of mind, body and spirit. It is attained by the certain knowledge of life. It is done with means of physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation. A combination of these helps us to relax and focus positively because when the mind relaxes, that is the beginning of the experience of positivity.”

The way Jain sees it, we feel negative emotions when our mind and nerves are too tight and the ripple effect causes our body to be stiff. Therefore, at the Happiness Centre, one is first taught the techniques to relax the mind and followed by emotional control.

There are courses and programmes tailored to achieve these. For instance, the level one programme is called the Happiness programme where breathing techniques and mind relaxation are taught. Jain emphasized that the programme is time tested and taught with the new insights researched and validated.

Another means Jain and his team of professionals help people achieve a healthy lifestyle is through alternative medicine known as Ayurveda. Ayurveda, meaning “science of life”, is an alternative medicine system that has been in existence for over 5, 000 years originating from India. It is acclaimed to be one of the best traditional medicine systems in India. It is heavily practised both in India and Nepal.

Relatively new in Nigeria, Jain said the practice is now formalised and has universities in India teaching aspiring doctors Ayurvedic medicine. At the centre, there is an Ayurvedic doctor that attends to patients with different ailments such as people suffering from diabetes or arthritis.

Jain however shrugged off critics who question the credibility of Ayurvedic medicine. Having been introduced to the alternative medicine in 2004 and seeing its benefits, as far as he is concerned, western medicine is constantly researching to find solutions to problems. Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, he noted that research is continuously done to find the best vaccine to deal with the capricious coronavirus.

“I am not saying that western medicine is bad. It has its own twist. If you fall, if you break your hand, you have to go and get operated on. But there are certain types of diseases or certain lifestyle-related disorders, which can be fixed by natural needs and Ayurvedic products and which is much more healthy.”

He stressed that there has been evidence at the centre of people treated via Ayurveda.

“We have seen so many cases of diabetes being reversed. Very simple lifestyle changes. You start exercising and you have the right type of food and at the right time, you sleep well. You see how deeply impacted the product is.”

He continued: “There is a reason to satisfy the logical mind by evidence but human beings are such a complex structure where you don’t have answers for everything today. We should be open to the traditions that have been passed on to us. The good thing is that it does not have adverse effects.”

Committed to spreading the gospel of happiness in Nigeria, for the first time, the Happiness Centre marked the UN International Day of Happiness in Nigeria. The event was attended by the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed and representatives from the office of the First Lady of Lagos State as well as professor of political economy Pat Utomi who sits on the board of the centre.

“It was a good occasion to spread awareness, information on how we can have a better life with the knowledge of meditation and breathing techniques which affects everyday life and lengthens your life. And secondly to understand and live a healthy life through Ayurveda,” he concluded.

Quote“Having lived more than a decade in Lagos, Jain is not a stranger to the hurly-burly of the city. Therefore, the Happiness Centre is designed in such a way to give one a state of peace and harmony. Its environment is surrounded by trees and plants to give room for interactions with nature”

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Recent research highlights the integration of Ayurveda and yoga with Western medicine to improve outcomes for chronic conditions, as demonstrated by studies conducted at IIT Delhi.

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Yoga, Ayurveda Could be Effective in Treating High-Risk Covid-19 Cases, Claims IIT-Delhi Research

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Last Updated: September 13, 2022, 16:36 IST

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The researchers claimed that that high-risk COVID-19 patients undergo severe anxiety, which may further deteriorate their condition (File Photo)

IIT Delhi researchers suggest that in addition to the treatment for COVID-19, Yoga and Ayurveda maybe instrumental in relieving such patients from anxiety and aid in speedy post-treatment recovery

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Yoga and Ayurveda maybe effective in the treatment of high-risk cases of COVID-19, suggests a research study by IIT Delhi on successful treatment of 30 high-risk COVID-19 patients. This study was conducted by a team of researchers at IIT Delhi and Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar.

The researchers claimed that that high-risk COVID-19 patients undergo severe anxiety, which may further deteriorate their condition. They further suggest that in addition to the treatment for COVID-19, Yoga and Ayurveda maybe instrumental in relieving such patients from anxiety and aid in speedy post-treatment recovery.

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The findings of the study have appeared in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. The research team consists of Dr Sumitra A Bentur, Private practitioner, Greater Noida (West), Uttar Pradesh, Dr Alka Mishra, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand; Dr Yogish Kumar, Advait Clinic, Delhi, Dr Sonika Thakral, IIT Delhi, Sanjiv, IIT Delhi and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, Prof Rahul Garg, IIT Delhi.

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As per the institute, the patients were prescribed Ayurvedic medicines through telemedicine, and administered a personalized therapeutic yoga programme using video conferencing. Almost all the patients were classified as high-risk owing to one or more of co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease (which are known to lead to severe outcomes in cases of COVID-19), and/or age above 60, said IIT Delhi.

“The treatment given to the patients was personalized (in accordance with the classical texts) and took account of each patient’s medical history and the symptoms presented, which made it more effective as compared to a fixed standardized treatment plan," said the IIT.

The treatment included ayurvedic medicines, daily yoga-sessions including deep relaxation techniques, pranayama and basic asanas and some lifestyle modifications. Based on the administered treatment, the cases were categorized into YAS (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, with possibly allopathic supplements: 4 patients), YASP (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, with possibly allopathic supplements and paracetamol: 6 patients), YAM (Yoga-Ayurveda based treatment, and Modern Western Medicine (MWM), that is, allopathy as adjunct: 6 patients), MYA (first tried MWM, later switched to Yoga-Ayurveda: 14 patients). added the institute.

The patients, most of whom presented with many symptoms prior to the yoga and Ayurveda treatment, were followed-up telephonically regularly until recovery. More than half of symptomatic patients started improving within 5 days (90 per cent within 9 days), more than 60 per cent reported at least 90 per cent recovery within 10 days, added IIT Delhi.

Six patients with oxygen saturation (SpO2) below 95 per cent, benefited through Makarasana and Shithilasana; none progressed to composite endpoints (consisting of admission to Intensive Care Unit, invasive ventilation or death). Considering that approximately 19.3 per cent of the patients with these comorbidities progress to composite end points, the p-value was found to be 7.21 x 10−3.

“The study also demonstrates an urgent need to scientifically examine the Traditional Indian Knowledge systems at the top academic institutions. A timely and suitably designed randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of Ayurveda and Yoga based personalized integrative treatment for COVID-19 would have equipped the people with much more credible and dependable information about their use in managing COVID-19" said Prof Rahul Garg, IIT Delhi, who conceptualized the project.

“Most patients reported that the therapy had a profound impact on their recovery process, with many experiencing improvements with respect to their comorbidities too. By the end of the treatment, several patients had decided to adopt Yoga in their lifestyle, and several turned to the Ayurveda doctors in the team for management/treatment of their comorbidities", said Dr Sonika Thakral who coordinated with the patients for routine follow-up.

“On the whole, the belief of the patients in the efficacy of these traditional systems of medicine was extremely enhanced," said Dr Alka Mishra who administered Ayurveda treatment to some patients. “We are observing an increasing trend towards ancient systems of medicine", said Dr Yogesh Kumar who also administered Ayurveda treatment to some patients.

“The said interventions are believed to have collectively accelerated the recovery process by checking anxiety, instilling peace of mind and enhancing the overall well-being of the patients," said Dr Sumitra A Bentur, private practitioner, who designed the Yoga intervention and conducted Yoga sessions for some of the patients.

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Indian herbal medicines contain active compounds like polyphenols, which exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and prebiotic effects, contributing to gut health and the prevention of diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular conditions.

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Content: Current research on gut microbial modulation with culinary herbs and spices

An article published in Food Chemistry elaborated on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. It stated that these plant extracts harbor the potential for prebiotic effect, owing to their polyphenol content. The bioactive constituents likely harbor anti-inflammatory properties and modulate the gut microbe. Using herbs and spices could prevent certain diseases associated with impaired gut barrier function and obesity.

Background

Many branches of alternative medicine, like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani,  originated in India. The use of spices and herbs for medicinal purposes is an age-old practice, used even today – owing to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of these plant extracts and their high polyphenol content.

The fresh aerial parts (leaf and flowers) of certain plants are used as culinary herbs, whereas the dried remainder parts are used as a culinary spice. In Ayurveda, herbs and spices are not only used for promoting health but also for disease prevention.

Many herbs are used for treating mild gastrointestinal disorders, for instance, ginger for indigestion, turmeric during jaundice, licorice to attenuate gastrointestinal discomfort, and mint supplements during irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Herbs and spices are also used to ward off complications related to obesity, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and certain cancers.

The Mediterranean diet includes many herbs and spices, which renders its anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress reduction potential. Although there are indications for using herbs and spices for medicinal purposes, thorough scientific investigation is warranted before their prescription for health benefits.

The gut microbiome comprises bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotes. The colon and the large intestine harbor approximately 3.8 x 1013 microbes; the majority are bacteria. The gut microbiota can be categorized in many ways and differs according to the host’s age, dietary pattern, health status, environment, and medication use.

Identifying and characterizing the gut microbiota can be culture-independent (for example, fluorescent in situ hybridization or FIAH) or culture-dependent (traditional method of bacterial plating). The advanced culture-dependent method also exists, like meta-genomics sequencing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and immunoglobulin A sequencing.

Functions of the gut microbiome have been studied using human fecal specimens and multiple-stage complex gut models to determine the effects of dietary components on the gut microbial community and the effects of the gut microbiome on the overall well-being of the host. However, the entire functionality remains incompletely understood.

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This literature review explored current research findings on the effects of herbs and spices on gut microbes and the resulting health benefits.

Dietary modulation of the gut microbiota can improve overall health. Probiotics are dietary non-digestible carbohydrates that are not destroyed by the enzymes and digestive acids secreted by the upper digestive tract and enter the colon as fructans and galactans.

These metabolic byproducts are selectively utilized by beneficial bacteria which confer health benefits and improve the dysbiosis caused by illness, poor nutrition, aging, antibiotic use, and lifestyle alterations. Habitual consumption of probiotics can alter gut microbes by promoting specific bacterial populations.

Anaerobic gut bacteria ferment indigestible carbohydrates, which produce SCFAs (short-chain fatty acids). SCFAs impart numerous health benefits, such as – fat reduction, impeding type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progression, along with anticarcinogenic effects.

Another substance beneficial for health is prebiotics. Prebiotics are substrates selectively used by the host microbiome to confer health benefits. Prebiotics use several pathways leading to positive impacts on health. They promote polyphenol production; these modulate the gut microbiome.

Polyphenols are also found in herbs and spices; hence, these plant extracts may impose prebiotic effects. Polyphenols are phytochemicals; dietary polyphenols aid in maintaining gut homeostasis by selectively acting as prebiotics. They also show antipathogenic and antioxidant effects and play crucial roles in cell signaling, insulin sensitivity, and synthesizing inflammatory mediators.

About 90-95% of the dietary polyphenols reach the colon, are metabolized by gut microbes, and are transformed into metabolites that affect the bioavailability of polyphenols (and hence the health benefits).

Polyphenols can be structurally classified into flavonoids and non-flavonoids. Coumarin and tannins can also be included under dietary polyphenols. Flavonoids modulate the gut microbiome by transforming into absorbable metabolites from an unabsorbable parent. The metabolites, quantity of the consumed polyphenol, and action of gut microbes determine the health benefits. Tannins found in nuts and berries also confer health benefits by converting ellagitannins into urolithin metabolites. These two pathways cause homeostasis of the gut microbiome, prevent oxidative damage and inflammation, and confer an antimicrobial effect against invading pathogens.

However, there remain inconsistencies in herb and spice inventions. Such results can be attributed to the low bioavailability and the variable content of polyphenols in different plant derivatives. The polyphenol content also varies according to the harvesting techniques, shelf life, processing, and cooking methods.

Many studies have found that spices and herbs positively alter gut microbiota. Certain herbs also reduce the risk of cancer by acting as anti-inflammatory compounds. The anti-inflammatory effects are also pronounced in cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Spices promote SCFA production, which has an anti-obesity effect. Researchers have the anti-obesity properties of ginger root. Moreover, ginger and turmeric benefit by increasing the number of beneficial gut microbes.

Conclusion

More studies are warranted to study the impacts of spices and herbs on the gut microbiome and their health benefits on the host before their inclusion into dietary guidelines.

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The authors declared a conflict of interest, as one author works Pukka Herbs Ltd and another is in receipt of a PhD studentship funded by PUKKA Herbs Ltd.

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It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

Studies have identified anti-diabetic properties in 21 Indian medicinal plants, including turmeric, neem, and fenugreek, which demonstrate significant anti-hyperglycemic effects and are used in formulations like BGR-34 to manage type-2 diabetes.

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New Delhi: As a part of its initiatives to reduce the diabetic burden, the scientists have emphasised on exploring the anti-diabetic properties of around 400 medicinal plants to be used in making medicines based on ayurvedic formulations to control type-2 diabetes by reducing sugar level in blood.

According to the researchers from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, as of now, there are 21 herbal plants, including Vijayasar, Jamun, Cumin, Daruharidra, little gourd, bael, fenugreek, neem, amla, turmeric that have been found to have prominent anti-hyperglycemic action.

Stressing that diabetes cure lies in the nature, the researchers asserted that intensive studies have been done on 21 herbs and in-depth research on at least 400 herbal plants is needed to exhibit their anti-diabetic properties..

As per their research paper, which is published in the World Journal of Diabetes, these medicinal plants have been the basis of many drugs to manage diabetes. The researchers have also cited the example of BGR-34, a herbal formulation developed by the

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which has been used to manage diabetes.

The herbal drug BGR-34 contains not one, but many active compounds derived from four medicinal herbs daruharidra, gudmar, methi and vijayasar. Apart from this, giloe and majeeth have also been added to increase immunity as well as antioxidants levels, said Dr Sanchit Sharma, executive director, AIMIL Pharmaceuticals.

The study titled “Treatment on Nature’s lap: Use of Herbal Products in the Management of Hyperglycemia” stated

that although partial research conducted on eight plants, including pomegranate, shilajit, bean, tea, ginkgo biloba, and saffron demonstrate anti-diabetic properties,

it emphasised the need for further trials.

A recent study conducted by AIIMS Delhi revealed that BGR-34, an Ayurvedic medicine, not only helps in reducing sugar levels but also addresses obesity.

The researchers also noted that several allopathic drugs used in diabetes management have their origins in herbal remedies.

For instance, metformin, a widely prescribed medication, is derived from the Galega officinalis plant, which

was historically used to treat diabetes in 19th century Europe.

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Chemical analyses of medicinal plants documented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India have revealed active ingredients with therapeutic uses, such as compounds effective against malaria, showcasing the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods.

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Centre to document medicinal herbs of tribal communities across country

The union ministry of tribal affairs carried out the initiative in Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra as well as in Uttarakhand

The Centre is working on documenting medicinal herbs and healers of the tribal communities across the country. A pilot from Uttarakhand has been completed, resulting in a five-volume book series of over 1,400 medicinal plants. The exercise, officials said, will be carried out in more states.

The union ministry of tribal affairs carried out the initiative in Kerala, Rajasthan, Maharashtra as well as in Uttarakhand. Apart from documenting the plant and healers, they also documented the Sanskrit names of these plants.

In Kerala, the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham was given the responsibility, All India Institute of Medical Studies Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences Ahmedabad for Maharashtra, and Patanjali carried it out in Uttarakhand.

While the others are carrying it out, Patanjali’s series of seven tomes are ready. In the hill state three districts were chosen, which included Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar, all phytodiversity was documented by a team of over 50-50 people over a period of two years.

When asked about the Sanskrit nomenclature, the official said that it was a way of directing attention to the functionality of the plant.

“The National Medicinal Plant Board says there are over 1,500 plants in Uttarakhand, many of which are not even documented. But in three districts alone, we found 900 plants,” a senior official of the ministry said. “Tribal medicine holds considerable interest among researchers.”

Chemical analysis of all these plants was carried out, to find the active ingredient in the plant, with the help of an HPLC machine, officials said. Apart from that, samples of these were preserved, along with data on their therapeutic use. The official said that permissions from the biodiversity board were also taken.

In addition to that, the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) carried out a similar exercise in their areas where they found three medicinal plants, which when combined can be a cure for malaria. A similar exercise was carried out by the same team in the Rashtrapati Bhawan as well.

Healers in tribal communities in the areas that use these plants were also documented, along with data of their areas of expertise. In all, 750 healers were documented.

Officials said that after the successful pilot, the ministry has sent it to the AYUSH ministry, urging them to take it further across the country using SC/ST components from their funds. Officials also said that details of these plants will be put up online.

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Ashwagandha, a widely used herb in Ayurveda, is traditionally utilized to reduce stress, improve muscle strength, and boost immunity, and is currently being studied for its potential to alleviate symptoms of long Covid, such as fatigue and cognitive dysfunction.

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Content: Tuesday 10 August 2021 1:10 pm

Long Covid cure? Researchers to trial traditional Indian herb treatment

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine will work with the All India Institute of Ayurveda to determine whether a traditional Indian herb can help people recover from long Covid.

Ashwagandha, commonly known as Indian winter cherry, is traditionally used in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine to boost energy, reduce stress and strengthen the immune system.

Experts said recent trials had proven the herb’s efficacy in reducing anxiety, stress, improving muscle strength and reducing fatigue symptoms in patients with chronic diseases.

Long Covid patients can suffer from cognitive dysfunction, poor mental health, extreme fatigue and muscle weakness.

It is estimated these symptoms affect 10 to 20 per cent of Covid survivors and can last for one to three months or longer in many cases.

The study, funded by the Ministry of Ayush of the Government of India, will include a double-blind clinical trial involving 2,000 people living in the UK with long Covid.

Half of the trial participants will take 500mg Ashwagandha tablets twice a day for three months, while the other half will be given a placebo.

Researchers will randomly select participants to have a monthly follow-up of self-reported quality of life, impairment to activities of daily living, mental and physical health symptoms, supplement use and adverse events.

The study is expected to last for over a year.

“Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce symptoms of other conditions that are similar to those of long Covid, so we are hopeful that it will be an effective way to combat the condition,” said Sanjay Kinra, professor in clinical epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The research is also supported by the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences and the Traditional Complementary and Integrative Medicine Unit at the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Research is the only way to ensure appropriate integration of traditional medicine knowledge into mainstream medical practice,” said technical officer at WHO Geneva, Geetha Krishnan, who helped to facilitate the research project.

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What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

What mental health problems does traditional Indian medicine treat?

Support the management of symptoms related to mental health.

A double-blind clinical trial conducted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the All India Institute of Ayurveda is investigating Ashwagandha's efficacy in treating long Covid symptoms, involving 2,000 participants in the UK.

What is the traditional Indian medical system called?

Commonly used herbs in Indian herbal medicine, such as turmeric, ginger, mint, and licorice, are traditionally employed to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including indigestion, jaundice, and irritable bowel syndrome.

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

Triphala, Brahmi, and Guggul are essential Ayurvedic herbs known for their cleansing, memory-enhancing, and anti-inflammatory properties, respectively, and are integrated into modern formulations to address health concerns like cholesterol management and stress reduction.

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Content: Healthy Directions Partners with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary to Combine the Tradition Of Ayurvedic Practice with Modern-Day Science

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BETHESDA, M.d., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Ayurvedic medicine, the body, mind and spirit are treated using a holistic approach. Part of the practice is the use of essential herbs that have been revered for millennia, and are now supported by a growing body of scientific evidence. This pairing of traditional use with clinical science creates uniquely modern Ayurvedic blends that can serve as a bridge to a new world of health and vitality. This is the motivation for neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary’s development of Prajna Ayurveda herbals with Healthy Directions, which she says have a remarkable ability to reset and restore the body and mind.

Integrating traditional Ayurvedic practices and modern-day science has been Chaudhary’s method for decades and has helped her successfully restore thousands of patients back to health, as well as transform her own health. Partnering with Healthy Directions, an established 30-year-old manufacturer and marketer of doctor-formulated nutritional supplements, has empowered Chaudhary to develop herbal formulas made with powder from the whole plant, as it has been used for thousands of years, along with powerful extracts of the plant that have been clinically researched for specific health benefits.

“What impresses me about Healthy Directions is how well developed they are as a company in terms of the mind and the heart, and particularly the heart,” said Chaudhary. “The heart is the source of all healing in Ayurveda, so for me, it was so important to make a decision to partner with people who I know are heart-centered, and who really care about their customers.”

The literal meaning of Prajna (Praw-g-ńa) is “transcendental wisdom,” which in Ayurveda refers to the peace and balance that comes from being fully present in your body and mind. Chaudhary says it is the ultimate expression of wellness. There are four essential herbs that make up the foundation of all the Prajna Ayurveda formulas. These herbs are among Ayurveda's most trusted herbal medicines, that Chaudhary says can bring about transformational shifts in your physical health and overall well-being:

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What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

What is Triphala in traditional Indian medicine?

What mental health problems does traditional Indian medicine treat?

Support the management of symptoms related to mental health.

Modern clinical trials validate the effectiveness of Indian herbal medicine by employing rigorous methodologies, such as double-blind trials, as demonstrated in the study of Ashwagandha for long Covid treatment.

Efforts to modernize Indian herbal medicine include the establishment of guidelines by regulatory agencies, requiring clinical studies to substantiate therapeutic claims and bridge traditional practices with scientific validation.

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Content: PUTRAJAYA, April 6 — The implementation of natural products based on the Guideline on Natural Products with Modern Claim has been approved to strengthen the regulatory system for natural products in Malaysia, and took effect from April 4.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said the matter was approved at the 395th Drug Control Authority meeting (PBKD) which took place on the same day (April 4).

“The implementation of this registration is a holistic step by the Health Ministry to strengthen the regulatory system for natural products in Malaysia,” said the statement.

According to the MOH, the registration of natural products or traditional medicines began in 1992.

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It said the claims allowed for natural products were initially for traditional uses such as for general health care and relief of mild symptoms, based on traditional usage information for the products.

In June 2020, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) issued another guideline for the registration of natural products, namely the Guideline on Natural Products with Therapeutic Claim to allow the registration of natural products with therapeutic claims.

“Applications for the registration of natural products with therapeutic claims to treat diseases must be accompanied by evidence of the effectiveness and safety of the product based on clinical studies to support the application,” it said.

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The MOH said that nowadays, research on plant or herbal products to be commercialised is growing.

It said there is new information and data that can support the use of natural products to control the symptoms of more specific diseases as well as for uses other than traditional use.

“However, based on the existing guidelines, such natural products can only be registered under the traditional product category because they do not have enough clinical study evidence to make therapeutic claims.

Therefore, the MOH said there is a need to create another category of intermediate natural products with modern claim.

Modern claims refer to claims made based on scientific evidence to improve health, reduce the risk of disease or help treat disease symptoms.

Scientific studies to validate modern claims need to show a link between product formulation and health effects whereas the level of claims allowed for modern claims does not exceed the level of claims allowed for therapeutic claims.

The guidelines describe in details the types of evidence or references that are acceptable to support the registration of natural products with modern claims.

Therefore, the MOH is committed to efforts to improve Malaysians’ access to quality, safe and effective medicines.

The production of these guidelines is expected to encourage more local natural product operators and researchers to conduct related studies and subsequently submit scientific evidence to support registration applications.

“MOH, through NPRA, will continue to monitor the quality, safety and effectiveness of the products that have been registered,” it added. — Bernama

The World Health Organization has partnered with India's Ministry of AYUSH to support the integration of evidence-based traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, into national health systems through initiatives like the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.

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The World Health Organization is interested in alternative medicine.
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Many people use traditional medicine – but what do these methods really do?
A new WHO centre intends to explore this.
The center is based in India, a country where alternative medicine is so important that it even has its own ministry – which specializes in Ayurveda, Yoga, Physiotherapy, Greek Medicine, Master and Homeopathy.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening of the centre in Jamnagar in mid-April, saying: “India ’ s traditional medicine system is not just a cure.
It ’ s a comprehensive science of life. ”
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Indian government is supporting the centre with US $250 million (230 million euros).
WHO President Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “The center aims to be an engine of innovation, moving towards an agenda of evidence, data and sustainability in traditional medicine, ” adding that the center would connect traditional medicine practitioners around the world and help set standards for research.
Traditional medicine is a broad field.
According to the World Health Organization ’ s statement for the center, 80% of the world ’ s population uses traditional medicine, which includes among other things acupuncture, Ayurvedic medicine and herbal blends.
Traditional medicine is also represented in modern science.
According to the World Health Organization, about 40% of all drugs approved today are derived from natural substances.
The discovery of aspirin, for example, is based on ancient recipes made from the bark of the willow tree.
The research for artemisinin for use in the fight against malaria, for which the Nobel Prize was awarded in 2015, began with the study of ancient texts of Chinese medicine.
George Rochmeyer of Cochrane, an international network that provides the scientific basis for decisions in the health field, said it makes sense at least to take a closer look at treatment methods that have been developed over centuries, to verify the reasonableness of these methods, and to conduct clinical studies on them in case of doubt.
Cochrane reviews are systematic reviews that collect all scientific evidence on a specific issue from medicine or other health sciences.
However, Rochmeyer also stressed that besides the examples of traditional methods cited by the WHO, which form the basis of currently developed treatments, there are likely many other examples where traditional methods of careful review have proven ineffective or even dangerous, such as phlebotomy, noting that spending too much money on studies to review a therapeutic practice is always a matter of discretion.
Rochmeyer stated that there are many Cochrane reviews about the use of traditional methods such as acupuncture in certain cases, but: “From my personal experience at Cochrane, I would say that I have not come across many reviews that have shown really compelling evidence for traditional therapeutic practice. ”
This is often due to the fact that when searching for these treatments we find only a few often-poorly conducted studies that cannot prove or disprove any benefit from them – which brings us back to the question of whether the already limited research funds should be invested in a scientifically unreasonable procedure – for example, homeopathy.
Professor Emeritus Edzard Ernst, a longtime professor of alternative medicine at the University of Exeter, noted that while it was necessary to wait and see who would lead the center and what it would do, the WHO press release was full of exaggerations.
The World Health Organization says it also wants to use new technologies at the new center for the study of traditional medicine — via artificial intelligence and big data, for example.
The center is expected to focus on providing a reliable evidence base for policy and standards of traditional medicine practices and products.
In addition, the center is supposed to help countries integrate these practices into their health systems.
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India's Ministry of AYUSH has established several institutions specializing in traditional Indian medicine, such as the Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital in Akhnoor and the Unani Medical College and Hospital in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir.

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Content: J&K Has Been A Major Center Of Indian System Of Medicine Since Ancient Times: LG Sinha

– Lt Governor addresses Consultative meeting of Commission for Indian System of Medicine.
– Reiterates J&K Government's commitment to make the UT a hub of medical and wellness and to contribute to PM Narendra Modi's vision of ‘Heal in India' and ‘Heal by India'.
– With a rich legacy of medicine system, we are committed for investment and innovation in AYUSH and to strengthen traditional system of medicines. It has tremendous growth potential and J&K bestowed with nature's bounty and rich medicinal plants will promote startups and business units in AYUSH: LG.
– LG highlights several milestones achieved in AYUSH sector of J&K UT.
– Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital at Akhnoor, Unani Medical College & Hospital at Ganderbal and upgradation of 442 AYUSH Dispensaries have been done for well-being of the people: LG.
– Five 50-Bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospitals in Districts of Kulgam, Kathua, Kupwara, Kishtwar and Samba have been approved by Ministry of AYUSH under National AYUSH Mission to strengthen AYUSH secondary healthcare in the UT of J&K: LG.
– In order to promote Medical Tourism in UT, 6 Specialized AYUSH Wellness Centres at famous tourist places-Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Patnitop, Katra and Golf Course & Srinagar have been approved, out of which three centres have been made operational: LG Sinha.

Srinagar, Jun 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed a Consultative meeting on “Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission – Heal in India, Heal by India,” organized by National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (ISM), Ministry of AYUSH, today at University of Kashmir. Addressing the gathering of health professionals and practitioners of ISM from across the country, the Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the J&K Government to making the UT a hub of medical and wellness tourism and to contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of ‘Heal in India' and ‘Heal by India'.
He said the deliberations during this important meeting will build a solid framework for exchange of ideas to promote ISM and implementation of two important components of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission – Healthcare Professional Registry and Healthcare Facility Registry in the UT.
“J&K has been a major center of the Indian system of medicine since ancient times and according to Kalhana's Rajtarangini, a well developed Ayurveda hospital was functional those days. Kalhana wrote that J&K had flourishing Ayurvedic drug manufacturing units and Ayurvedic pharmacies,” said the Lt Governor. With such a rich legacy, we are committed for investment and innovation in AYUSH and to strengthen the traditional system of medicines. It has tremendous growth potential and J&K bestowed with nature's bounty and rich medicinal plants will promote startups and business units in AYUSH, he added. He said the world has recognized the Indian System of Medicine as the oldest, effective and scientific health system for prevention and cure. Now the time has come to connect the new generation with this heritage and rich legacy to fulfil the vision of One Earth, One Health, he added. At the consultative meet, the Lt Governor shared the efforts to strengthen the basic health infrastructure, promote medical tourism in the J&K UT and provide the people with access to world class, affordable and quality healthcare services.
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the Ministry of AYUSH and J&K administration are working together with the vision of ‘One Earth, One Health' to serve the global community through integrated and ancient Indian System of medicine, he said.
Jammu Kashmir is fully prepared to become an important centre of AYUSH and ‘Heal in India' campaign, which will not only promote medical tourism in the Union Territory, but also create immense business and employment opportunities in the healthcare sector, added the Lt Governor. The Lt Governor also highlighted several milestones achieved in the AYUSH sector of J&K UT. Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital at Akhnoor, Unani Medical College and Hospital at Ganderbal and upgradation of 442 AYUSH Dispensaries have been done for the well-being of the people. Five 50-Bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospitals in Districts of Kulgam, Kathua, Kupwara, Kishtwar and Samba have been approved by Ministry of AYUSH under National AYUSH Mission to strengthen AYUSH secondary healthcare in the UT of J&K, he said.
In order to promote Medical Tourism in UT, 6 Specialized AYUSH Wellness Centres at famous tourist places-Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Patnitop, Katra and Golf Course Jammu and Srinagar have been approved, out of which three centres have been made operational, he further added. India is home to the world's oldest medical systems. It is not limited to treatment only. It is a science of understanding life and wellbeing in a holistic manner. Through Yoga and Ayush Centres, it is our endeavour to spread the vision and benefits of Ayurveda to all sections of the society, observed the Lt Governor. The Lt Governor also shared valuable suggestions for integrating local health traditions with the mainstream of Ayurveda by promoting People's Science preserved for centuries and transcribing the rich and diverse Indian medicine knowledge in simple language for the new generation. It is also necessary to understand the roots of the traditional system to establish harmony between the Registry of Professionals and the Registry of Facility and all other disciplines of medicine, he added.
Vaidya Jayant Deopujari, Chairman National Commission for Indian System of Medicine and Prof. (Vaidya) Rakesh Sharma, President, Board of Ethics and Registration, also spoke on the occasion and threw light on the key features of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and the aims and objectives of consultative meeting. Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University; Bhupinder Kumar, Secretary, Health & Medical Department; Ayushi Sudan, State Mission Director, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission; senior officials from National Health Authority, ISM and UT Administration; HoDs and scores of health professionals and Ayurvedacharya were present.

The All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi is a prominent research institution focusing on Ayurvedic medicine, including studies on the application of traditional Indian herbs in modern healthcare contexts such as complementary cancer therapy.

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In dialogue with great Ayurveda personalities / expert meeting at the 25th International Ayurveda Symposium in Birstein

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Birstein – The International Ayurveda Symposium in Birstein (Hessen) is an annual highlight that every Ayurveda doctor, therapist and consultant should have on their agenda. From September 15th to 17th, 2023, doctors and professors of international renown will come together at the “European Academy for Ayurveda” to share their wealth of experience, this year for the 25th time in a row. Information at: www.ayurveda-symposium.org

The anniversary conference is filled with over 40 specialist lectures, workshops and panel discussions and stands for Ayurveda competence throughout Europe. Only here do the participants exchange ideas directly with the great personalities of Ayurveda and experience practical knowledge that is not found in any textbook.

For the 25th anniversary, the International Ayurveda Symposium takes up one of the major health issues of our time: strategies for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Research Director Vaidya P. Rammanohar (Amrita Center for Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Coimbatore) reports on how Ayurveda in integrative oncology can fill global unmet needs in cancer treatment. Prof. Dr. Tanuja Nesari, Director General of the Indian umbrella organization “All India Institute of Ayurveda” in Delhi, addresses phytotherapeutic approaches: Her lecture shows how traditional Ayurvedic medicinal herbs are used in complementary cancer therapy.

Ayurvedic therapists will appreciate the numerous workshops to supplement their practical skills. The focus here is on physical therapies, for example Kalari therapies from southern India or the combination of Ayurveda with osteopathic and chiropractic techniques. In addition, Hans H. Rhyner MD, pioneer of Ayurveda medicine in Europe, will pass on his very personal diagnostic methods from 40 years of practice to the next generation.

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The focus on “Panchamabhuta – healing dimensions of the five elements” examines the influence of ether, air, fire, water and earth on our health. In particular, the connection to the five senses is the focus here, for example with the contribution of Dr. Mihir Hajarnavis (Tilak Ayurveda College, Pune) on the Indian tradition of eating with your hands, or treating hearing loss with oil baths (Karana Purana) by Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Director of the National Institute of Ayurveda at the University of Jaipur.

The program is framed by the special flair on the campus of the European Academy for Ayurveda. Indian robes set accents in the stylish rooms, the lecturers give confidential insights into their careers at the fireplace evening – and scents from the Ayurveda gourmet kitchen float above everything, which brings the “five elements” closer to the participants in a culinary way.

In 2023, the symposium will only take place live and on site.
The opening event on Friday is open to all interested parties free of charge and will also honor the 30th anniversary of the academy with a ceremony. The alumni meeting with Gurukul is also free. SN Gupta, Vice-Chancellor Maganbhai Adenwala Mahagujarat University (Nadiad), will give professional and personal inspiration to former and current students at the “European Academy of Ayurveda”.

Date: September 15-17, 2023
Weekend ticket: €320 (€275 for alumni, students and DÄGAM/VEAT members)
Program and registration: www.ayurveda-symposium.org

About the European Academy for Ayurveda
Since 1993, the academy has followed its vision of bringing people into contact with traditional medicine from India. The founders Mark and Kerstin Rosenberg have created a place in Birstein where participants can learn and experience Ayurveda in all its facets: A modern educational facility has been created around a historic forester’s lodge in Vogelsberg (Hesse), with locations in Austria and Switzerland as well as a digital eAcademy. Close cooperation with Indian universities and institutions connect the academy with the source of Ayurvedic knowledge and ensure the quality of the educational offerings, as well as certification according to ISO 9001. A lively Ayurveda spa center borders directly on the campus. In this way, teaching and applied therapy go hand in hand – unique in Europe.

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The Amrita Center for Advanced Research in Ayurveda in Coimbatore is actively involved in research on herbal medicine, including strategies for treating diseases like cancer using Ayurvedic medicinal herbs.

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal has contributed to herbal medicine research by sequencing the genome of turmeric to better understand its genetic basis and medicinal properties.

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Content: In a first, IISER Bhopal researchers unravel the genome of turmeric

A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research IISER Bhopal claim to have sequenced the genome of the turmeric plant for the first time in the world.

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A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal claim to have sequenced the genome of the turmeric plant for the first time in the world. The results have recently been published in a journal belonging to the prestigious Nature group – Communications Biology. According to the team, with increasing interest in herbal medicines all over the world, researchers are focusing on the poorly understood areas of herbs such as their genetic backgrounds. The developments in DNA and RNA sequencing technologies have spurred on a new discipline called ''herbal genomics'' that are targeted to understanding the genetic composition of herbs and their relationship to the medicinal traits. Given the nascency of the field of herbal genomics and the complexity of herbal systems, only a few well assembled herbal genomes have been studied so far, the team claimed.

''We have, for the first time in the world, sequenced the genome of Turmeric, the golden spice of India. This work is significant because turmeric has been focused in more than 3,000 publications, but the whole genome sequence was not known until the our team's work on it,'' said Vineet K. Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, IISER Bhopal. ''Being the first elucidation of the genetic makeup of turmeric, our study has provided hitherto unknown information about the plant. The IISER sequencing and analysis has also confirmed the triploid genetic makeup of turmeric,'' he said. The researchers performed comparative evolutionary analysis across 17 plant species. The comparison showed the evolution of genes associated with secondary metabolism, plant phytohormones signaling, and various biotic and abiotic stress tolerance responses. The researchers have revealed the genetic structures associated with major enzymes involved in the production of curcuminoids, the key medicinal compounds present in turmeric. They have also shown the evolutionary origin of these enzymes.

''Our studies have shown that many genes in turmeric have evolved in response to environmental stressors. To survive under environmental stress conditions, the turmeric plant has developed unique genetic pathways for synthesis of secondary metabolites such as curcuminoids for its own survival. These secondary metabolites are responsible for the medicinal properties of the herb,'' added Sharma.

He explained that given that turmeric has been widely used in the Indian medicinal systems for centuries, its translation into modern medicine is being pursued in recent years. ''In this context, the genome sequence of turmeric would be instrumental in its incorporation into mainstream medicinal systems. The genome sequencing of this medicinal plant provides new insights on the origin of the medicinal properties of this plant will also aid further studies on this species, genus, and family,'' said Sharma.

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India’s Ministry of AYUSH supports the development of herbal medicine as a holistic approach to health, emphasizing its role in addressing chronic conditions and complementing Western medical practices.

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Content: India ’ s medical facilities speed up the development of intelligent system to help rural remote consultation
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For many Hong Kong people, India may look like a relatively backward and populous country, with a population of 1.4 billion, and it is hard to imagine how the local medical system can accommodate such a large population.
The author went to the local area to participate in the large-scale international engineering alliance conference, found that the local medical facilities are developing rapidly, the number of hospital beds in the country has increased by 40% in the past 10 years, and some large hospitals have added intelligent equipment to assist in the diagnosis and daily operation of the hospital.
If you have the ability to increase investment in the future, coupled with the development of local information technology, and gradually trend towards intelligent development, I believe that it is not difficult to see the emergence of comprehensive intelligent hospitals, so that patient services are more efficient and no longer subject to geographical restrictions.
Author: Yuan Pak Leung, Former President of the Institution of Senior Engineers and Engineers
I am the Vice-Chairman of the International Engineering Technologists Agreement and the Chairman of the British delegation chaired a review meeting of the agreement in New Delhi, India.
As the Vice President of the International Engineering Technologists Agreement (IETTA), I went to New Delhi, India, to attend this year ’ s IETTA conference hosted by my host, and also chaired the annual meeting held in India in the same capacity as the chairman of the Seoul Accord.
Over the course of more than 10 days, I have met many people in the engineering industry from all over India, some from the medical industry, so I have the opportunity to learn more about the development of local hospital facilities.
According to the local industry, the number of hospitals and beds in India has increased rapidly over the past decade. For example, from 2010 to 2020, the total number of beds in the country has increased from about 1.2 million to more than 1.7 million, an increase of more than 40%.
As of 2023, the market share of hospital spending across India, including public and private hospitals, is in the hundreds of billions of dollars. However, the number of beds per 1,000 people is still relatively low globally.
On both sides of a highway in New Delhi, I saw 20 medical statues placed by Yatharth Hospital to thank and honor the work of “anti-virus warriors ” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, unlike in Hong Kong, Indian hospitals are dominated by private hospitals, accounting for 70% of the total number of beds.
Some people in the local industry admit that this reflects that the investment in public health care is not enough at present, but it is understood that the local public sector is trying to catch up with the demand, but the demand is too large and it is difficult to meet 100%.
Therefore, ensuring equitable access to quality health care is a challenge for local authorities, especially in remote areas such as mountains or rural areas.
It is said that there is a medical culture in India with a long history in Asia that can alleviate some of the medical needs of the general population.
It is a system of traditional medicine called Ayurveda, which is called Ayurveda. It is composed of two Sanskrit words, ayur refers to life and veda means knowledge.
Together, they mean “knowledge of life ” and are considered to be one of the most ancient forms of holistic natural medicine in the world, originating from ancient India, for thousands of years. Ayurveda and Chinese medicine have many things in common, especially the focus of both is on the patient, not on the disease.
Its core concept is to maintain their own spiritual balance and harmony, will make people physically healthy, the theory that life should avoid excessive hyperactivity, because it will lead to too much stomach acid, so that people become irritable, anxiety and other problems.
Excessive hyperactivity can also affect the joints, mucous membranes, and fats that protect our body structure, leading to obesity and depression, and people ’ s physical and mental activities, including breathing, blood circulation, and nervous system if over-regulation, can bring anxiety, constipation, joint pain and so on.
Ayurveda emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual and regulates and prevents diseases according to the physical and psychological characteristics of the individual.
In general, Ayurveda believes that a variety of herbs, spices, minerals, etc. can be used to treat diseases, and diet therapy is used to adjust the diet according to the body, while lifestyle adjustments include yoga, meditation and massage.
In addition to its unique medical concept, India ’ s relatively advanced information technology development, I believe it can also be an opportunity to make up for the lack of medical services.
In fact, many local hospitals have begun to add intelligent systems, such as electronic medical record system, remote medical system and the application of digital technology, which improve the ability of doctors to treat patients, and increase the ability of remote consultation, so that patients in remote rural areas can benefit.
In order to increase the efficiency of consultation and make more accurate diagnosis, local doctors will also use wearable devices to understand the patient ’ s physical condition, and even use intelligent systems to help make clinical decisions.
The conference hotel I stayed at offers authentic Indian Ayurveda healing massages, including the Ayurveda oil drip, which is said to be effective in helping to relieve stress.
The author believes that Hong Kong and India have very different cultural backgrounds, but they are also working hard to promote the development of intelligent hospitals.
However, some local technology industry people pointed out that, regardless of whether the two places or other regions should pay more attention to the convenience and efficiency of intelligent systems, there are opportunities for network security risks or personal data leakage, so there are challenges when using different smart technologies.
With the rapid development of the local medical system with advanced technology, I believe that if the world can introduce more intelligent elements in its medical system, and continue to invest in it, coupled with the policy support of government departments, we can cite each other, exchange learning and practice verification, I believe that it is not difficult to build a fully intelligent hospital in the future, and hope that this efficient service model can meet the increasing medical demand of society.
"01 Medical Clinic" cooperates with senior engineer Yuan Pak Leung to launch a column "Source Road Has You" every Monday to share the big and small things of engineering and medical care.
Yuan Pak Leung has always been committed to promoting the professional development of the engineering profession and is the former President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
The decades of professional journey are worth remembering, and I am convinced that the latter may understand the key points of the engineering profession.
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Internationally, the WHO is working to establish policies and standards for the safe and effective use of traditional medicine, including Indian systems, through efforts like the inclusion of Ayurveda in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

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Medication Authority Participates in the International Meeting of Global Health in India on Traditional Medicine
The Egyptian Medicines Authority announced the end of its participation in the international technical coordination meeting held in New Delhi, India, from 19 to 21 March 2024, organized by the World Center for Traditional Medicine of the World Health Organization (WHO), to follow up on the action plan set by the first World Summit on Traditional Medicine of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023.
The panel brought together 31 countries in six WHO regions to discuss the implementation of the WHO Plan of Action for Traditional Medicine for 2024-2025, which focused on policy review, research and evidence, knowledge sharing, digital health and traditional medicine and their applications.
In addition, participants discussed the creation of a global repository of traditional medicine as a comprehensive and useful product for global public health, which would provide access to evidence-based information and resources on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine and indigenous knowledge, review existing repositories, and define the scope, methodologies, management, and technology needed to create such a global repository.
This comes within the framework of the Egyptian Drug Authority's keenness to enhance and exchange experiences, open communication channels on an ongoing basis, and support all means of cooperation with various international and regional bodies and organizations, especially the World Health Organization.

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Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist, such as the lack of comprehensive laws in many countries and criticism over the scientific validation of certain herbal treatments, highlighting the need for rigorous research.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday opened its first summit on traditional medicine, amid the United Nations body ’ s stated quest to gather evidence and data to allow the safe use of such treatments.
Traditional medicines are “the first refuge of millions of people around the world, ” the WHO said, with a summit in India bringing together policymakers and academics to“ mobilize political commitment and encourage evidence-based action ” on these treatments.
WHO President Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “WHO is working to gather evidence and data to guide policies, standards and norms for the safe, fair and cost-effective use of traditional medicine. ”
The two-day World Health Organization (WHO) World Summit on Traditional Medicine is being held in conjunction with the G20 Health Ministers ’ Meeting in Gandhinagar, India.
The summit is set to be a regular event, following the opening last year of the World Health Organization ’ s World Centre for Traditional Medicine in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Criticism of traditional medicines
While traditional medicines are widely used in some parts of the world, they also face severe criticism.
The United Nations Health Agency defines traditional medicine as the knowledge, skills and practices used over time to maintain health and to prevent, diagnose and treat physical and mental illnesses.
But many traditional treatments lack any proven scientific value, and conservation activists say the industry is pushing for increased trade in endangered animals, including tigers, rhinos and squam-eaters, and threatening the survival of entire species.
Vietnam discovers 2,000 dead cats dedicated to traditional medicine
Chinese Prefer Traditional Medicine Against Coronavirus
Traditional medicine against Corona.
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The use of home remedies during the pandemic to treat Covid-infected people increased, including a green wormwood herbal drink promoted by the President of Madagascar as a treatment.
The plant has been shown to be effective in treating malaria, but its use to combat COVID-19 has been widely scorned by many doctors.
In China, traditional medicine has a long history, but major European medical bodies have previously requested that it be subject to the same principles of regulatory oversight as traditional medical methods.
John Ryder, head of research at the World Health Organization, said: “Scientific progress in traditional medicine must be subject to the same rigorous standards as in other areas of health. ”
The use of traditional medicine in the absence of rules
Of the 194 WHO member states, 170 have recognized their use of traditional and complementary medicine since 2018, but only 124 have reported laws or rules for the use of herbal medicines, while only half have a national policy on such methods and medicines.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “natural treatment does not always mean it is safe, and centuries of use are not a guarantee of effectiveness; therefore, the scientific and practical method must be applied to provide the accurate evidence required. ”
About 40% of approved pharmaceutical products currently in use are derived from a “natural product basis, ” according to the World Health Organization, which cites“ prominent drugs ” derived from traditional medicine, including aspirin, based on formulations using willow bark.
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Ayurvedic principles form the foundation of Indian herbal medicine, emphasizing the balance of the body's life forces, or doshas, through personalized treatments that include diet, herbs, yoga, and meditation.

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Traditional Indian medicine Ayurvedic treatment.

Modern applications of Ayurveda integrate traditional practices with scientific validation, as seen in initiatives like Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary's development of Ayurvedic herbal formulas to address health concerns such as stress and inflammation.

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the psychological aspects of health conditions.

What mental health problems does traditional Indian medicine treat?

Support the management of symptoms related to mental health.

The herbal formulation BGR-34, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in India, has been globally acknowledged for its anti-diabetic properties, utilizing active compounds from medicinal plants to manage type-2 diabetes effectively.

In what areas have the medical uses of traditional Indian medicine been studied?

Cannarma, an Indian medicinal cannabis brand, is preparing for global expansion by developing phytocannabinoid-based products targeting chronic illnesses like arthritis, neuropathic pain, and cancer.

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New Delhi (India), November 30: Medicinal Cannabis brand Cannarma, a startup incubated in Amity Innovation Incubator (Amity University), and recognized ...

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New Delhi (India), November 30: Medicinal Cannabis brand Cannarma, a startup incubated in Amity Innovation Incubator (Amity University), and recognized by the Startup India, has announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount from Zero to One Fund at pre-money valuation of ₹ 17 crore ($2.04 million).

The startup plans to use the funds for several growth initiatives including deeper engagement with existing customers, expansion into new geographies, building technology, expand presence in over 10,000+ Medical Stores, Clinics, and Hospitals across India., The company is preparing itself to be ready for entering the global market by the next financial year, and are working on new product development for effective targeted therapeutics.

Founded by Rohit Chauhan and Keshav Agarwal in August 2022 to provide therapeutic values of medicinal properties of cannabis which were neglected in world since long, Cannarma is one of India’s most recognized and highly regarded Medical Cannabis/Hemp brands, operating in a market with a total addressable size of over $146.4 Billion. The company is taking the prime mover advantage when the whole world, including India, is shifting to Alternate Medicine and Natural Products.

Speaking on the fund raise, Rohit Chauhan and Keshav Agarwal, Founders, said, “We are delighted to receive this funding from Zero to One Fund which will enable us to expand our net level of growth in the country and prepare ourselves for global expansion next year.”

Praveen Kaushik, Director of Zero To One Fund, said, “The investment in Cannarma shows our commitment to back ideas which are not only disruptive but also with sustainable future profits. As the world gears up towards alternative medicines, returning to human knowledge that has been ignored by science for centuries, the horizon of treatment using cannabis phytocannabinoids is growing wider and wider. The Cannabis plant, one among the five sacred plants in Ayurveda known as “Vijaya”, is having deep therapeutic values and had been used in healing chronic illness in olden times. The time is not far when Cannabis will attain its past glory and will be healing the world again, thanks to startups like Cannarma.”

The Government of Himachal Pradesh is working very hard to ensure a responsible implementation of policy regarding Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Cultivation. Cannarma is working with Himachal Pradesh government authorities in India. The policy on hemp cultivation for medicinal, industrial, and scientific would pave the way for utilizing the medicinal properties of cannabis to treat patients, besides raising revenue for the State from the products made of hemp (cannabis).

Cannarma is in the making to close a big gap in India in Cannabis Ayurveda (as compared to over a dozen brands globally with a market capitalization of at least $200 million for any individual brand)

About Cannarma:

Cannarma’s mission is to provide physicians and patients with highly potent, targeted medicinal cannabis based products, this is when Cannarma first started. The name was taken from Cannabis + Pharma, which was a hugely unexplored area in Plant science and medicine and that directly linked to cannabis pharmaceuticals. The main aim of the founders with Cannarma is to make Phyto-cannabinoid medicines available to patients who needed them in India & Globally. Everything they made was developed from scratch: investing and slowly using funding from the patients who were happy to pay for the products. They could produce more help to more patients and spread the word of new generation phytomedicines to the world suffering from Opioid crisis, sleeping disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Arthritis pain, Chronic Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy, Parkinson & Cancer.”

Cannarma found the Cannabis plant to be very effective from looking into Ayurvedic medicine prospective. Phyto-medicine development can takes years, but patients are suffering today. The first thought must always be of the patient, and there are solutions that are proven to significantly impact their wellness. The startup decided to help change the world's perspective on cannabis medicines available in all of India and innovate the pharmaceutical Industry.

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The integration of Indian herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare systems has significant economic implications, as evidenced by the AYUSH sector's growth from a $3 billion industry in 2014 to an $18 billion industry.

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‘Former Kenyan President’s daughter Rosemary Odinga regained eyesight with Ayurvedic treatment’: PM Modi at AYUSH Summit

Earlier this year, Raila Odinga was all praise for the Ayurvedic treatment rendered by the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eyecare Hospital in Koothattukulam in Ernakulam, that has helped his daughter regain her eyesight.

On April 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the first Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit (GAIIS) at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In his address, he talked about the experience Kenya’s former President Raila Odinga had shared with him. He had told PM Modi that his daughter Rosemary Odinga had lost eyesight after surgery for a brain tumour. It was the Ayurvedic treatment she had received in India that helped her regain eyesight.

Ralia Odinga was all praise for Ayurvedic treatment that helped restore his daughter’s vision

Earlier this year, Raila Odinga was all praise for the Ayurvedic treatment rendered by the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eyecare Hospital in Koothattukulam in Ernakulam, that has helped his daughter regain her eyesight.

“I came to India for my daughter’s eye treatment in Kochi, Kerala. After three weeks of treatment, there was a substantial improvement in her eyesight. It was a big surprise for my family that our daughter could see almost everything,” Odinga had said then.

Odinga had also shared about the ordeal his daughter had to face after undergoing eye surgeries in many African nations and around the world but with no results. With surgeries not helping to restore his daughter’s eyesight, Odinga turned to India for Ayurvedic treatment to help Rosemary regain her eyesight that she had lost in 2019.

On his way back home to Kenya, Odinga had met PM Modi in Delhi and requested him to help spread ayurvedic eye care that had helped restore his daughter’s eyesight, across the world.

PM Modi speaks about AYUSH supplements help people build immunity

PM Modi mentioned how AYUSH products helped in improving the immunity of Indians. He said, “During the Covid-19 pandemic, AYUSH kadha and supplements were widely used by the people of India to improve their immunity. The export of turmeric was increased by several folds during that period which is a sign that the world is accepting the traditional medicines.”

He added Covid-19 pandemic also showed how pharma companies and vaccine manufacturers can do wonders with timely investment. “Who would have thought India would be able to develop a Made-in-India vaccine so quickly. It is clearly visible how innovation and investment increase potential in all sectors.” He said now is the right time to bring investment in the AYUSH sector as well. “This summit will encourage investment in this sector. AYUSH has huge investment and innovation possibilities. AYUSH medicines, supplements and cosmetics have seen notable progress in recent years,” he added.

PM Modi said before 2014, AYUSH was a 3 billion dollar industry, but now it has become an 18 billion dollar industry. “The demand for Ayush products is increasing across the world, and it will see notable growth in the near future. Supplement development, supply chain management, telemedicine and other industries in this sector have huge possibilities for investment and innovation,” PM added.

PM said the AYUSH Ministry had taken many steps to encourage start-ups in the sector. He said, “Everyone knows that India is seeing a golden period of start-ups. It is the time of Indian unicorns. In less than four months in 2022, 14 start-ups have already joined the unicorn club, and I am sure we will see a unicorn in the AYUSH sector very soon.”

PM said herbal plants are a treasure for the farmers. Himalaya is known for its herbal plants. He said, “There is a saying that there is every alphabet has a Mantra that starts with it, and every root has the potential to become medicine.” He added herbal and medicinal plants could increase the income of the farmers by several folds. However, he noted that the market for such plants is very small. “The government is working on developing an e-market for the farmers where they will be able to connect to the companies that use such plants. It will make it much easier for the farmers to sell their produce.”

PM said the government is also working with other countries to get approval for the AYUSH medicines and supplements. Extensive work is in progress to explore the market in at least 150 countries for the AYUSH products. He added that the AYUSH Export Council is exploring the possibilities in foreign markets. “ FSSAI has added a new category of AYUSH aahar (food) has been added recently. It will help in exploring the market for the nutritional products,” he said.

PM Announced AYUSH Mark, AYUSH Park and AYUSH Visa

PM also announced AYUSH Mark, which will become the global identity for the best AYUSH products. “It will give customer satisfaction to the consumers across the world that they are getting quality Ayush products.”

PM also announced AYUSH Park Network that would provide a new path to the manufacturing industry. Speaking about medical tourism, PM said, “AYUSH has a lot of potential in medical tourism as well. We have seen how traditional medicine has helped Kerala in improving tourism. Every part of India has such potential. ‘Heal In India’ can become a large brand.” PM added that the modern infrastructure would help in improving medical tourism with traditional medicine in different parts of the country.

PM announced that the government would soon launch Ayush Visa, which will help the foreigners to visit India for medical tourism with traditional medicine.

India has a history of the open-source model: PM Modi

PM said the traditional medicine knowledge of India is a treasure for the world. “We are here to reduce the pain of the world. For thousands of years, Ayurveda has been a symbol of healing. We have heard since Ramayana about the wonders of Ayurveda. When Lakshman Ji was unconscious, Hanuman Ji went to Himalaya to get the medicine. Atmanirbhar Bharat was a concept during Ramayana time as well.”

He added that Ayurveda is based on an open-source model. He said, “Open source model is widely appreciated in today’s world. They think that they invented the system. However, India has a long history of the open-source model, and Ayurveda is a perfect example of it. For thousands of years, whoever found new information added it to the text. The open-source model is in our roots.”

Towards the end of his address, he said WHO’s Tedros Ghebreyesus had requested him to give him a Gujarati name. He said, “On today’s auspicious occasion, I give you a new name ‘, Tulsi Bhai’.” He also explained how the Tulsi plant holds utmost importance in Hinduism and is worshipped by the devoted Hindus.

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On March 6, Zhang Boli, a deputy of the National People 's Congress and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, told Science and Technology Daily that the data can not only be used as a reference information for TCM diagnosis and treatment, but also a modern presentation and interpretation of the principles of TCM.
The government work report proposed that "strengthen the development and application of people's livelihood science and technology such as health and old-age care" "formulate future industrial development plans and open up new tracks such as quantum technology and life sciences."
During the two sessions, the reporter of Science and Technology Daily interviewed a number of representatives and listened to them talk about the disruptive changes brought by new quality productivity to the field of life and health.
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"The concept of Chinese medicine is not backward, but the technical equipment is lagging behind.
How to solve the problem of traditional Chinese medicine quality 'how to measure, how to control'? "Zhang said, modern engineering equipment and technology make real-time monitoring possible, previously difficult to monitor components, ingredients can also be controlled online, and thus improve the quality and production efficiency of traditional Chinese medicine.
Zhang Boli introduced that the Haihe Laboratory of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zhejiang University jointly applied artificial intelligence technologies such as machine learning to the modeling of measurement data such as hyperspectral, Raman spectroscopy and near-infrared spectroscopy to create a rapid analysis method.
At the same time, the key technology of digital twin of traditional Chinese medicine is broken through, and the process of traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy is reflected in the control model, and the precise regulation of pharmaceutical production is realized.
For example, the Longfengtang Traditional Chinese Medicine Industrial Park has prefaced intelligent elements in the design process, introducing several hundred sets of domestic and foreign intelligent equipment and more than 10 sets of information systems, forming a complete full-process modernization program.
This project has also been established as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ’ s “New Model Application Project for Chinese Medicine Process Manufacturing Intelligent Factory ”.
Wu Xiaoke, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, believes that the intelligent and precise upgrading of high-end equipment plus "number" will lead to comprehensive quality improvement and efficiency in disease prevention, health management, drug research and development, and provide a tool for high-quality development of related industries.
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"With genetic testing technology, we currently know that there are 300-600 pathogenic genes of deafness." Wang Qiuju, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a professor at the Sixth Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital, said that the repeated deafness genes in the family are called "ghost" genes.
Combining big data and artificial intelligence analysis methods, using preimplantation genetic diagnosis technology, the first in vitro fertilization in China was born.
By implementing this technology through a standardized process, it is possible that individuals will not suffer from deafness, and the family will not carry the “ghost ” gene.
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Wang Qiuju said that with the support of a number of national key and major projects and platforms such as the National Clinical Medical Research Center, the team has carried out the design and research of relevant intelligent decision-making systems to achieve accurate screening of deaf-causing genes and carriers of various genetic patterns, and give health guidance to avoid disabling hearing loss.
“Combining TCM smart wearable devices and big data analysis, the public can get a full range of health management services, including diet advice, exercise guidance, etc. ” Zhang said, combined with a large amount of medical data, artificial intelligence can even predict the risk of disease, with the support of computing power and algorithms, to provide personalized and refined health maintenance advice for individuals.
"If there is not enough data, the level and application of artificial intelligence will be limited." Wu Xiaoke said that the current "island" of medical data still exists, many data is difficult to gather into "big" data. It is recommended that relevant departments promote the sharing and integration of medical data from the top-level design level, so that all kinds of high-quality production factors in the health field will flow smoothly to promote the development of new quality productivity.
"The rapid development of advanced technologies such as synthetic biology technology and space-time omics technology is bringing about industrial changes," said Wang Qiuju, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).
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India has introduced a regulatory framework for plant-based drugs called 'phytopharmaceuticals,' encouraging the development of novel formulations derived from medicinal plants, including cannabis-based therapeutics rooted in Ayurveda.

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Consider the size of the opportunity — today’s billion dollar global medical cannabis industry is expected to hit USD 100 billion by 2028. That’s a 100x growth in the next six years.

We’ve missed the bus once — India is the largest producer and exporter of licit opium in the world, contributing over 50% of global volumes. Yet there is not a single Indian firm that is a global leader in manufacturing opioid medications, a USD 40 billion market annually!

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On the back of successful medical cannabis regimes in countries such as Canada, Germany and increasingly the United States, hundreds of thousands of patients are able to access medical cannabis to treat a host of chronic conditions, most of which do not have safe or effective treatment pathways – neuropathic pains such as sciatica, fibromyalgia, and cancer-related pains; rheumatic conditions such as arthritis and multiple sclerosis; neurological conditions such as insomnia, migraine and Parkinson’s; or the ever increasing burden of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression – all conditions in which cannabinoid medicine has demonstrated ground-breaking results.

In this scenario, it is important to remember and highlight that India has the oldest medical cannabis regime in the world – in the form of Ayurveda – which records over 200 classical cannabis-based formulations. While Ayurveda recognises cannabis as a medicinal plant, allopathy does not.

Thus, modern formulations containing cannabis compounds cannot be manufactured and marketed with approvals from India’s drug regulator, until clinical research establishes the safety and efficacy of cannabis compounds in treating any particular condition. The onus is thus on the Indian pharmaceutical industry to undertake the required research to establish cannabinoids as therapeutic agents.

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Plant-derived drugs have tremendous potential, and the global pharma industry has barely scratched the surface of developing modern therapeutic formulations from medicinal plants. A case in point is ‘Artemisinin’, first extracted from Sweet Wormwood by Tu Youyou, a Chinese chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2015 for demonstrating the efficacy of Artemisinin in treating malaria.

Tu Youyou drew inspiration from Traditional Chinese Medicine texts to find a cure for malaria, texts which prescribed using Sweet Wormwood to treat various fevers. Similarly, India too enjoys a unique position to build on the thousands of years of traditional medical knowledge contained in Ayurveda, to create novel therapeutics for unmet medical needs of the 21st century.

Cannabinoid medicine is projected to be the fastest growing life-sciences sector over the coming decade. Tapping this opportunity requires a change in mindset of Indian pharma, graduating from generic medicine manufacturing to R&D-based novel drug development. India has the necessary ecosystem – scientists, clinicians, researchers, a large drug manufacturing ecosystem and very large patient population – to really catapult the Indian life-sciences industry, and in particular cannabinoid therapeutics firms into global leaders.

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Cannabinoids have the potential to capture a significant share of this market with safer and effective alternatives to opioids and other analgesic medicines. The Indian drugs regulator has even issued regulations for a new class of plant-based drugs – ‘phytopharmaceuticals’ – a perfect bridge between traditional medicine manufacturing and modern allopathy.

Yet, seven years after the establishment of this hybrid regulatory regime, the Indian pharmaceutical industry is yet to respond with novel formulations registered under this category of medicine. It is high time we change our mindset, focus on value-added drug development, play by the rules of global pharma with respect to quality, safety and efficacy standards, and win!

The author is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Savikalpa Sciences, a cannabinoid-focussed pharmaceutical firm. The views expressed in the article are author's own.

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The Ayurvedic treatment provided by Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eyecare Hospital in Kerala gained global recognition when it successfully restored the eyesight of Rosemary Odinga, daughter of Kenya's former President, after she had lost her vision due to a brain tumor surgery.

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Shea, argan, licorice, and more: Behind products like lotion, shampoos, and tea, complex supply chains hide environmental and social risks.

Wild plants—such as Brazil nuts and licorice root (above) and frankincense, goldenseal, and gum arabic (below)—are used in food, cosmetics, and medicine. But little thought is given to where they’re found or how they’re harvested.

The chocolate you eat, the moisturizer you use, the tea you drink—these everyday products contain ingredients from wild plants. The way those plants—many of them threatened—are harvested may be damaging the environment and exploiting workers, a recent report found.

The UN-affiliated report by wildlife trade experts highlights 12 plants: frankincense, shea, Brazil nut, juniper, licorice, baobab, argan, candelilla, pygeum, jatamansi, gum arabic, and goldenseal.

Plant derivatives in household products often have “flown under the radar,” says Caitlin Schindler, lead author of the report and a project manager at Traffic, a nonprofit that monitors the sustainability of the wildlife trade. They “sit there somewhere in the middle of the ingredients list” on product labels. Even if consumers notice ingredient names, there’s no information about what’s involved in obtaining or processing them.

For example, about 20,000 Brazilians’ income depends directly or indirectly on the harvesting of Brazil nuts, which are one of the most widely consumed tree nuts in the world and are vulnerable to extinction. Entire families often come from neighboring regions to harvest the nuts, living in temporary forest camps, which provide poor shelter and no access to clean water. Here, workers risk being stung by scorpions, struck by heavy falling fruit, and attacked by jaguars. After the nuts are sold, importing countries profit, marking up the price about 2.5 times, even though no further processing is required.

Many plants identified in the report—published in April by Traffic, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and the Medicinal Plant Specialist Group with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)—are threatened with extinction. The main threats are overharvesting, invasive pests and disease, climate change, and habitat loss. As with Brazil nuts, harvesting plants for their ingredients may involve child labor and violations of workers’ rights, according to the report. Many of those who do the harvesting are poor, female, and live in marginalized rural areas.

The IUCN has never assessed the conservation status of more than 500,000 regularly traded plant species, which means it’s impossible to know whether their use is sustainable, the report says.

Meanwhile, trade in wild plants—for aromatherapy, natural medicine, food supplements, and natural beauty products—is booming. U.S. consumers spent more than $11 billion on herbal dietary supplements in 2020—up more than 17 percent from 2019. Plants such as licorice are used in herbal preventatives and remedies for COVID-19, and bark from the soap bark tree, in Chile, is used in the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.

Local communities have used wild plants—frankincense in Somalia, Brazil nuts in South America, baobab powder in southern Africa—for centuries, but the global demand today puts many at risk of overharvesting.

When those ingredients are exported, however, international customers often have no idea where these products originated.

“Historically, the medicinal plant industry has had a lot of secrecy in it,” says Ann Armbrecht, director of the Sustainable Herbs Program, which supports transparency in herb sourcing. Companies don’t want to share proprietary information, and consumers don’t think to ask, says Armbrecht, who was not involved with the report. She says that when she got her start in this field, “there was so much discussion about where food came from, and nobody was asking where the chamomile in their [tea] came from.”

What should consumers do?

The first step is to “just notice that you’re buying something that has a wild ingredient in it,” Schindler says. She encourages consumers to tell their family and friends and post on social media when they use wild ingredients.

Various certification programs evaluate wild plant supply chains for sustainability and employment conditions. Among them are the Forest Stewardship Council, the Rainforest Alliance, Fair for Life, and the Union for Ethical Biotrade. FairWild, a foundation that assesses both social and biological risks to wild plants, recommends best practices for their sourcing.

Many companies advertise certifications, either on the product label or online. If those aren’t listed, Schindler encourages people to ask companies how they ensure that their products aren’t harming biodiversity and that harvesters are paid and treated fairly. “Until businesses get a bit more pressure from consumers, we won’t see any changes happening,” she says.

Companies that don’t make the effort to learn about the sources of their ingredients will start doing so if consumers demand it, Armbrecht says. “The more companies know that consumers are aware of the difference between wild and cultivated plants,” she says, the more they’ll think, Oh, we should know that too. What are we doing in these regions?”

Consumers shouldn’t stop using these products, Schindler says, “because actually, the ingredients are really critical to a lot of people’s livelihoods.”

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Scientists of Buryatia took part in the X International Interdisciplinary Scientific and Practical Symposium "Medical Anthropology of Modernity: Specificity, Goals, Opportunities".
It was held on the basis of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
There were 16 sections, seven round tables.
Historians, philosophers, sociologists, physicians, pharmacists, biologists discussed a wide range of issues.
In total, more than 150 reports were presented on topical topics of doctors and patients - the problems of communication, distrust and therapeutic choice.
The key issue is COVID-19.
Experts discussed the world experience and modern practices of survival and functioning of public health in the conditions of a pandemic, the BSC reported.
The work of a number of sections was devoted to the Eastern systems of healing - Chinese traditional medicine, traditional medicine of India and Tibet, as well as folk medicine and folk healing in general.
One section directly concerned Buryatia and the Baikal region as a whole.
The problems of preserving the Tibetan tradition of healing in the interests of sustainable development of the Baikal natural territory were considered here.
“This November marks the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the project to create an environmentally sustainable model for the development of medicinal crop production and preventive medicine in the Baikal natural territory.
At this symposium, we shared practical experience in modeling the optimal structure of public relations, of which preventive medicine is a part, ” says Larisa Bochanova, Director of the Public Relations Agency of the Republic of Buryatia.
- In continuation of the started project, the School of Health "21 steps to yourself" is now launched - a practice-oriented course, based on the main treatise of Tibetan medicine "Jude Shi", or "Four Tantras".
The project involves carriers of traditional knowledge, scientists, Tibetologists, doctors, pharmacists and other specialists, designed to explain to a wide audience all aspects of ancient science in familiar concepts and terms, as well as draw parallels with modern medicine, ” she said.
Recall that the project for the development of medicinal crop production was launched at the initiative of the Public Relations Agency of the Republic of Buryatia and during the first years was carried out with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund and the Government of Buryatia.
In the Irkutsk region, Buryatia and the Trans-Baikal Territory, pilot sites were launched for the cultivation of medicinal crops that are in demand in Western and Eastern medicine.
The proposed social model of cooperation of state, commercial and public organizations unites the interests of all parties, and is aimed at creating a territory favorable for the development of health and scientific and educational tourism.
The approach “Saving the environment, developing the economy! ” implemented in the project combines the educational aspect, applied scientific research, the development of new technologies for growing, processing and consumption of medicinal plants, their public testing with the involvement of the general public – residents and guests of the Baikal region.
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Within the framework of the strategic project, it is planned to create a laboratory of medicinal herbs and develop a technology for growing medicinal herbs at the Agrotech landfill, aimed at the comprehensive development of research and development in the field of agriculture, especially on medicinal raw materials, as well as improving the system of technological transfer of technologies and ensuring the introduction of results into production.
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Cultural perceptions of traditional Indian medicine, such as Ayurveda, significantly influence its acceptance in Western countries, where it is increasingly recognized for its holistic approach to health and wellness.

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Content: Traditional Indian medicine set to make a global debut, seeking inclusion in WHO’s ICD-11 list

The inclusion of Ayurveda and related systems on the WHO list will provide it with a common language that allows health professionals to share standardised information across the world

October 14, 2023 06:17 pm | Updated 06:17 pm IST - NEW DELHI

A view of the World Health Organisation headquarters.

In a move meant to put the Indian system of medicine on the world map and provide it with a common standardised language, the Union government has sought for Ayurveda and related systems to be included in the 11th revision of the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD), as the second module of a supplementary chapter on traditional medicine conditions.

The ICD provides a common language that allows health professionals to share standardised information across the world. The traditional medicine module of the 11th revision provides a list of diagnostics categories to collect and report on traditional medicine conditions in a standardised and internationally comparable manner.

Speaking exclusively to The Hindu about the development, Ministry of Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said: “We are hopeful that the addition of Module-2 for Ayurveda could happen as early as by next January.”

To aid regulation, research

“Ayurveda and related Indian traditional health care systems are formally recognised and widely practised health care systems in India, which is making a strong and valid point for its inclusion,” said Mr. Kotecha, adding that efforts to effectively regulate traditional medicine as an integral part of the health system require standardised and evidence-based information.

Mr. Kotecha further explained that the traditional medicine chapter under ICD-11 is a formative step for the integration of such forms of medicine into a classification standard used in conventional medicine. “It also provides the means for doing research and evaluation to establish its efficacy,” he said.

The Ministry added that this chapter would also help to respond to growing demands for more and better regulation of traditional medicine, and its integration in mainstream health care and health information systems.

ICD-11 covers Chinese medicine

After a decade of repeated consultations, ICD-11 had facilitated the inclusion of Module-1, which covers traditional medicine conditions originating in ancient China, which are now commonly used in China, Japan, Korea, and elsewhere around the world.

The eleventh revision contains around 17,000 unique codes and more than 1,20,000 codable terms, which are now entirely digital. ICD-11 came into effect from January 2022.

The joint use of ICD-11’s chapter on traditional medicine along with other chapters on neoplasm, patient safety, and injuries, can enhance the reporting of adverse events. It will enable the integration of traditional medicine into insurance coverage and reimbursement systems, in line with larger WHO objectives relating to universal health coverage. It will also link traditional medicine practices with global conventional medicine’s norms and standard development.

The development of Module-2 for Ayurveda-related diagnostic systems is being actively supported by the Ministry of Ayush. It extensively banks on the implementation experience gained on the ground by the National Ayush Morbidity and Standardised Terminologies Electronic portal, and the Ayush Health Information Management System, the Ministry said.

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The Indian government has significantly increased funding for traditional medicine research, exemplified by its $250 million support for the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.

India's export of herbal medicines has seen substantial growth, reaching $1.5 billion in 2021, driven by increasing global demand and government efforts to popularize traditional Indian medicine.

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PM asks pharma industry to increase output of raw materials for medicines and vaccines

Our Bureau Ahmedabad | Updated on November 18, 2021

‘Popularise Indian traditional medicines globally’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, asked the Indian pharmaceutical industry to focus on increasing domestic production of key raw materials for medicines and vaccines, with a clear intent to make India self-reliant in this crucial pharma space.

The Prime Minister, while addressing the Global Innovation Summit 2021 by Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), asked the industry to also focus on development of traditional Indian medicines/ herbal medicines in the backdrop of their growing global demand.

Highlighting the two areas, the PM asked the industry to explore them carefully.

On the raw material requirements, Modi said: “While we have been fighting the pandemic, we found that this was one issue that needed much more attention. Today, when 1.3 billion people of India have taken it upon themselves to make India Atmanirbhar (self-reliant), we must think about ramping up domestic manufacturing of key ingredients for vaccines and medicines. This is one frontier that India has to conquer,” he said in his virtual address.

Supply shortages

Notably, during the pandemic, the Indian pharmaceutical industry had to suffer due to supply shortages of key active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from China due to pandemic-induced logistical disruptions. China commands dominance in supply of APIs to Indian formulations makers and supply disruptions cause sharp price rise.

On the vaccine production front, when India was passing through the worst second wave, the vaccine production at Serum Institute of India (SII) for Covishield faced uncertainties following the decision by its raw material supplier US invoking the Defense Production Act curbing the export of crucial vaccine raw materials. The issue was resolved only after a top-level diplomatic involvement.

In a bid to secure raw material supplies for medicines and vaccines, the PM asked the entrepreneurs to invest for raw material production. “I am sure that investors and innovators are keen to work towards overcoming this challenge,” he said.

The Union Minister for Health, Mansukh Mandaviya, also reiterated the point while inviting the global pharmaceutical investors to invest, innovate and produce in India.

“India has all the necessary infrastructure and ecosystem to become the healer of the world. This pandemic has given the world many lessons. The importance of drug security is one of that. “When any country invests in India, the drug security is an important factor they consider while putting up a manufacturing facility.”

The Prime Minister also emphasised on popularising the Indian traditional medicines on the global front. “There is now significant and growing demand of these products in the international markets. This can be seen through the sharp rise in exports of these products as in 2021 India exported herbal medicines worth $1.5 billion. Also, the WHO is working to set up its global centers for traditional medicines in India,” said Modi

Industry doyens, including Pankaj Patel, Chairman of Zydus Cadila, and Samir Mehta, Chairman of Torrent Pharmaceuticals, who is also the Chairman of IPA, addressed the gathering, giving a highlight about the prowess of India’s pharmaceutical industry

“India constitutes 20 per cent share of the global supply chain of medicines by volume and supplies about 60 per cent of the vaccines required globally. The Indian pharma industry is a $45 billion in size and ranks third in production of volume and 13th in value. India has played a vital role in supply of high-quality medicines for several chronic diseases. India is polio-free because of strong collaboration between vaccine makers, healthcare providers, government and development organisations,” said Patel.

IPA Chairman Samir Mehta stated that the theme of the summit is ‘Discover in India: Accelerating the Innovation Journey of the Indian Lifesciences Industry’ and apt in the current Covid backdrop. “The summit is the first-of-its-kind being organised in the country with key objectives such as discuss recommendations to improve innovation landscape in India, share learnings and emerging trends in the global innovation landscape and provide a platform for entrepreneurs and researchers to showcase their ideas/innovation.”

Published on November 18, 2021

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