The Indian herbal medicine market is expected to reach USD 371.45 billion by 2030.

Indian researchers are studying a Himalayan plant with antiviral properties for COVID-19 treatment.

Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicine system, uses turmeric to help manage Type 2 diabetes.

A pilot project suggests using Ayurveda to treat diabetes by controlling blood sugar.

Ashwagandha reduces anxiety, stress, and fatigue, and improves muscle strength.

A study on Ashwagandha for long Covid involves 2,000 participants taking 1,000mg daily.

The study is funded by India's Ministry of Ayush and supported by the WHO.

BGR-34 is a herbal diabetes formulation containing daruharidra, gudmar, methi, and vijayasar that helps reduce sugar levels and addresses obesity.

Researchers have studied 21 herbs and identified 400 medicinal plants with anti-diabetic properties for diabetes.

The WHO is supporting research on traditional Indian medicine, including Ashwagandha for long Covid.

Institutions like the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the National Institutes of Unani and Homoeopathy develop and test Indian herbal medicines.

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences have collaborated on research into herbal plants for treating diseases like diabetes.

The World Health Organization has proposed a global centre for traditional medicine in India, possibly in Hyderabad.

The WHO centre for traditional medicine, based in Jamnagar, India, aims to set research standards and connect global practitioners.

Ayurvedic plants can be contaminated with heavy metals, necessitating quality control and standardization.

The use of Indian herbal medicines can have potential risks, including interactions and contamination with heavy metals.

More research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of Indian herbal medicines and mitigate risks in clinical practice.

The Indian herbal medicine market is expected to reach USD 371.45 billion by 2030.

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Content: Herbal Medicine Market Size to Reach USD 371.45 Billion by 2030 | Exclusive Report by Fortune Business Insights™

Key Companies in Herbal Medicine Market are Cultivator Natural Products Pvt. Ltd. (India), 21ST Century HealthCare, Inc. (U.S.), Herbalife Nutrition (U.S.), ZeinPharma Germany GmbH (Germany), Blackmores Limited (Australia), Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. (India), Nutraceutical Corporation (U.S.), Emami Limited (India), Nature's Answer, LLC. (U.S.), Patanjali Ayurved Limited (India), and more players profiled.

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Pune, India, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global herbal medicine market size was valued at USD 201.06 billion in 2022 and is expected to be worth USD 216.40 billion in 2023. The market is projected to reach USD 371.45 billion by 2030, recording a CAGR of 8.02% during the forecast period.

Herbal medicines are made from natural ingredients to treat a wide range of diseases and improve an individual’s immunity level. Since there has been a drastic change in people’s lifestyle, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and chronic stress are on the rise. These factors are expected to boost the adoption of herbal medicines as they claim to have no side-effects, unlike the conventional ones.

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Leading Players Featured in the Research Report:

Companies leading Herbal Medicine Market are Cultivator Natural Products Pvt. Ltd. (India), 21ST Century HealthCare, Inc. (U.S.), Herbalife Nutrition (U.S.), ZeinPharma Germany GmbH (Germany), Blackmores Limited (Australia), Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. (India), Nutraceutical Corporation (U.S.), Emami Limited (India), Nature's Answer, LLC. (U.S.), Patanjali Ayurved Limited (India)

Report Scope & Segmentation:

Report Attributes Details
Forecast Period 2023-2030
Forecast CAGR 8.02%
2030 Value Projection USD 371.45 Billion
Herbal Medicine Market Size in 2022 USD 201.06 Billion
Historical Data 2019-2021
No. of Pages 208
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Company Profiles, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Latest Trends
Segments Covered
  • By Application
  • By Form
  • By Region
Regions Covered
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Herbal Medicine Market Growth Drivers Growing Adoption of Herbal Ingredients in Cosmetic Products to Boost Market Growth

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COVID-19 Impact:

Growing Health Concerns During Pandemic Boosted Product Demand

The healthcare and pharma industries experienced long and short-term effects of the pandemic as there were several delays in R&D and manufacturing activities to produce effective medicines for the infection. This situation made people more concerned about their health and wellbeing, which boosted the consumption of dietary supplements and immunity boosters that were made from natural ingredients. This accelerated the market’s progress.

Segmentation:

Growing Usage of Herbal Ingredients in Nutraceuticals and Pharma Products to Boost Market Progress

In terms of application, the market is divided into pharmaceutical & nutraceutical, food & beverages, and personal care & beauty products. The pharmaceutical & nutraceutical segment holds the largest herbal medicine market share as herbal ingredients are increasingly used in dietary supplements and medicines to enhance their performance.

Rising Availability of Herbal Medicines in Tablet & Capsule Form to Augment Market Development

Based on form, the market is segmented into powder, liquid & gel, and tablets & capsules. The tablets & capsules segment is expected to capture the leading market share as herbal medicines are produced in the form of tablets and capsules to ease their access to patients.

With respect to region, the market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Report Coverage:

The research report offers an in-depth analysis of the market and highlights key aspects, such as leading types, companies, and top product forms. It also provides valuable insights into the market segments and trends, while covering key industry developments. Besides the aforementioned factors, the report encompasses many factors that have contributed to the market's growth in recent years.

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Drivers and Restraints:

Growing Adoption of Herbal Ingredients in Cosmetic Products to Boost Market Growth

Exporters of herbal ingredients in the developing countries are viewing the cosmetics industry as a viable medium to help them expand their operations overseas. A growing number of cosmetics manufacturing companies are incorporating natural ingredients to cater to the robust demand for cosmetics that are good for the face, skin, and body. They are replacing synthetic chemicals with herbal ingredients to boost their product’s performance and expand their customer base.

However, stringent guidelines with respect to using herbal ingredients as raw materials may hinder the herbal medicine market growth.

Regional Insights:

Europe Market to Expand Due to Growing Product Usage in Cosmetics Sector

Europe is expected to lead the global herbal medicine market as the region has a vast cosmetics sector. This can present lucrative opportunities for emerging companies that develop and supply herbal ingredient-based products. Many cosmetic companies across the region are witnessing a strong rise in the demand for personal care & beauty products that are made from natural ingredients. This factor will spur the regional market growth.

North America will also grow at a significant pace as customers across the region are becoming more conscious about their health and wellbeing, which has increased the consumption of dietary supplements.

Competitive Landscape:

Key Companies to Use Various Strategies to Boost Their Product Sales

Some of the major companies in the market include ZeinPharma Germany GmbH, Cultivator Natural Products Pvt. Ltd., Blackmores Limited, Herbalife Nutrition, and many others. They are implementing various strategies, such as partnerships and new product launches to increase their product sales and expand their presence in the global market.

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Major Table of Content:

  • Introduction
    • Research Scope
    • Market Segmentation
    • Research Methodology
    • Definitions and Assumptions
  • Executive Summary
  • Market Dynamics
    • Market Drivers
    • Market Restraints
    • Market Opportunities
    • Market Trends
  • Key Insights
    • Overview on the Parent Market
    • Supply Chain Analysis
    • Industry SWOT Analysis
    • Recent Industry Developments - Policies, Mergers & Acquisitions, and New Product Launches
    • Market Analysis and Insights (in Relation with COVID-19)
      • Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
      • Supply Chain Challenges due to the Pandemic
      • Potential Opportunities Due to COVID-19
  • Global Herbal Medicine Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
    • Key Findings / Summary
    • Market Size Estimates and Forecast
      • By Form (Value)
        • Powder
        • Liquid & Gel
        • Tablets & Capsules
      • By Application (Value)
        • Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
        • Food & Beverages
        • Personal Care & Beauty Products
      • By Region (Value)
        • North America
        • Europe
        • Asia Pacific
        • South America
        • Middle East & Africa
  • North America Herbal Medicine Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
    • Key Findings / Summary
    • Market Size Estimates and Forecast
      • By Form (Value)
        • Powder
        • Liquid & Gel
        • Tablets & Capsules
        • Others
      • By Application (Value)
        • Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
        • Food & Beverages
        • Personal Care & Beauty Products
      • By Country (Value)
        • U.S.
          • By Application (Value)
            • Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
            • Food & Beverages
            • Personal Care & Beauty Products
        • Canada
          • By Application (Value)
            • Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
            • Food & Beverages
            • Personal Care & Beauty Products
        • Mexico
          • By Application (Value)
            • Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
            • Food & Beverages
            • Personal Care & Beauty Products

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Key Industry Development:

December 2022 – Dabur expanded its Ayurvedic medicines portfolio by introducing Ratnaprash Sugar-Free and Aampachak Kkadha. The former is said to be good for health and provides strength and stamina, whereas the latter strengthens the digestive system and contains herbs, such as shunthi, bhumiamla, harad, pippali, and others.

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Indian researchers are studying a Himalayan plant with antiviral properties for COVID-19 treatment.

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In addition to regular vaccinations recommended to combat the novel coronavirus COVID-19, scientists around the world are researching drugs to protect the body from viral infections, and a team of researchers from India at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and other scientists are now finding hope in the petals of a Himalayan plant that they believe could be used to treat COVID-19.
Dr Shyam Kumar Masakaballi, associate professor of the study, said: “Among the therapeutic agents being studied, plant-derived chemicals are a particularly promising area due to their synergistic activity and natural source with few toxicity problems. ”
The team found that the petals of the Himalayan plant, called rosebush or rhododendron arboreum, are consumed by locals for their various health benefits.
Scientists are embarking on scientific tests of extracts containing various phytochemicals, with a particular focus on antiviral activity, to find that Himalayan plants are a promising candidate against COVID-19, with the results published in the journal Polymolecular Structures and Dynamics, "confirming that their results support the urgent need for further scientific studies in this area.
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Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicine system, uses turmeric to help manage Type 2 diabetes.

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Take up pilot project on Ayurveda treatment: MLA Ramdas

August 29, 2022

Mysore/Mysuru: Studies conducted across the world have found that several traditional medicines commonly used in India as part of Ayurveda are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years in India and some of the herbs included are also used in other parts of the world. In this direction, a systematic project must be developed to treat diabetes, suggested MLA S.A. Ramdas. The suggestion was accepted by Ayurveda practitioners and experts in the field.

The MLA was speaking after inaugurating a free Ayurvedic treatment camp organised at the Sri Ganapathy Ashram on Nanjangud Road yesterday. The camp was organised inside the auditorium of Lakshminarasimha Kuteera of the Ashram by the Government Ayurvedic Research Centre and Ayurveda Academy of Chamarajpet in Bengaluru.

Ramdas suggested the doctors and officers launch a pilot project in a particular locality or a Ward and assured of making all facilities on behalf of the Government. He said that the project can be taken up on Sept. 17, the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for one year to achieve tangible results for the target population, he suggested.

Modern diabetes drugs are known for side effects and toxicity while Ayurveda works by controlling blood sugar and limiting the harmful effects of other drugs. Turmeric, for example, has been used for the treatment of diabetes in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, he added.

He said new Ayurvedic remedies were still in great demand for treating diabetes because of the limited efficacy and undesirable side effects of current drugs. A multi-pronged and individualised approach must be used to manage health conditions such as lifestyle modification, Ayurvedic detoxifying and purifying therapies and Ayurvedic medicines containing plant, animal, or mineral-origin ingredients, he added.

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Assistant Director of Government Ayurvedic Research Centre Dr. Lakshminarayana Shenoy, Joint Secretary of Ayurveda Academy Dr. Prashanth Ghokale, Junior pontiff of Ganapathy Ashram Datta Vijayananda Theertha Swamiji and others were present.

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

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

What is the traditional Indian medical system called?

A pilot project suggests using Ayurveda to treat diabetes by controlling blood sugar.

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

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

Ashwagandha reduces anxiety, stress, and fatigue, and improves muscle strength.

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

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.

A study on Ashwagandha for long Covid involves 2,000 participants taking 1,000mg daily.

The study is funded by India's Ministry of Ayush and supported by the WHO.

BGR-34 is a herbal diabetes formulation containing daruharidra, gudmar, methi, and vijayasar that helps reduce sugar levels and addresses obesity.

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Researchers claim 400 medicinal plants have anti-diabetic properties

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

Researchers have studied 21 herbs and identified 400 medicinal plants with anti-diabetic properties for diabetes.

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

The WHO is supporting research on traditional Indian medicine, including Ashwagandha for long Covid.

Institutions like the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the National Institutes of Unani and Homoeopathy develop and test Indian herbal medicines.

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Content: Three National Ayush institutes inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi : The nation today got three National Ayush Institutes of eminence in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today virtually inaugurated All India Institute of Ayurveda in Goa, National Institute of Unani Medicine in Ghaziabad, and National Institute of Homoeopathy at Delhi from Goa.

The Prime Minister was participating in the valedictory ceremony of the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) at Panjim, Goa. The four days deliberation at 9th WAC provided a global platform for national and global stakeholders, industry leaders, practitioners, traditional healers, educationists, and manufacturers for engaging in intellectual exchange to strengthen the Ayurveda sector.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by Shri P. S Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Goa, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Cabinet Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State for Ayush and Women & Child Development. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways and President, Vijnana Bharati and others were also present.

Addressing the gathering Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, said, “We need to continuously work toward the documentation of ‘Data Based Evidence’, we had Ayurveda’s results as well as effects in our favour, but we were lagging behind in terms of evidence. He emphasized that our medical data, research, and journals have to be brought together to verify every claim on modern scientific parameters.”

He added that more than 30 countries have recognized Ayurveda as a traditional medicine system and we have to further promote Ayurveda in every country of the world. PM emphasized that Ayurveda is not just about treatment, it also promotes wellness. The world is now returning to our traditional medicine and Yoga and Ayurveda are the new hope for the world.

On this occasion, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Ayush Ministry is committed to imparting Ayush health systems into day to day life of the common man by strengthening systems in Health as well as the Education sectors to the people of India. We want Ayush system to become a part of every household not only in India but globally and are trying our best to fulfill dream of Heal in India.”

The Ayush Minister further added, “with the rapid strides in the Ayush sector, in India’s Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, I firmly believe that under the guidance of PM Shri Narendra Modi, it will certainly be ‘Ayush Ka Amrit Kaal’.

Shri Vijay Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor, Govt of NCT was the chief guest at National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Delhi. It is a first of its kind to be established in Northern India for developing the Homoeopathic system of medicine. General (Retd) V.K. Singh, Union MoS for Road Transport & Highways and Civil aviation was chief guest at National institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Ghaziabad.

Prime Minister also visited Arogya Expo held along with 9th WAC and keenly observed and interacted with participants of the Expo.  Various Ayush institutes and research councils, more than 215 companies, leading Ayurveda’s brands, medicine manufacturers and Ayurveda related educational and R&D institutions participated in the Arogya Expo.

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences have collaborated on research into herbal plants for treating diseases like diabetes.

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

The World Health Organization has proposed a global centre for traditional medicine in India, possibly in Hyderabad.

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Centre in favour of locating global centre for traditional medicine in Hyderabad

The city is likely to have another jewel in its crown if the Central Government’s latest request relating to the setting up of a global centre for traditional medicine proposed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is any indication.

Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North East Region G. Kishan Reddy has requested the State Government to identify a suitable parcel of land for setting up the institute in the city. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the Union Minister asked him to resolve the issues pertaining to identification of land and spot a parcel of land.

He said that the country is known for its traditional medicines, including Ayurveda, yoga, Unani, naturopathy, Sowa-Ripa and Siddha to name a few, which are recognised worldwide. The COVID pandemic had further highlighted the benefits of traditional medicine and demonstrated the power of Ayurveda to the world.

“India is regarded as the pharmacy of the world and focus on traditional medicine aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on prevention of diseases and wellness,” he said. He recalled that the WHO director general had announced intentions of setting up a global centre for traditional medicine in India on the occasion of World Ayurveda Day in November 2020.

The Union AYUSH Ministry was considering setting up of the centre in Hyderabad as traditional scientific research institutions like CCMB, CSIR, NIN, IICT, and FDTRC would further complement the approach towards an integrated holistic medicine. The Government of Telangana had been communicated for their inputs on the extent of support for setting up of the global centre, he said, adding that the global centre would benefit the city and the State.

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The WHO centre for traditional medicine, based in Jamnagar, India, aims to set research standards and connect global practitioners.

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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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Ayurvedic plants can be contaminated with heavy metals, necessitating quality control and standardization.

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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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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH): Ayurvedic Medicine
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The use of Indian herbal medicines can have potential risks, including interactions and contamination with heavy metals.

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2 B.C. lead poisonings likely linked to herbal medicines prompts warning

Herbal medicines are pictured in this image used on HealthlinkBC's webpage about Ayurveda.
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Fraser Health issued a health warning Monday after two recent cases of lead poisoning in its jurisdiction.

The health authority, B.C.’s largest by population, said the poisonings are likely associated with Ayurvedic medicines and products that contain opium.

Ayurveda is a traditional medicine system that has been practiced in India for thousands of years.

“Ayurveda emphasizes good health and prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle practices such as massage, meditation, yoga and dietary changes and the use of herbal remedies,” officials explained in the alert.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines—which include opium products known as doda and afeem that are made from poppy plants—sometimes contain high levels of heavy metals, which can be harmful, according to the health authority.

The herbal medicines may also cause side effects, trigger allergic reactions or interact with other medications, the warning says.

Fraser Health says lead poisonings are rare, but it can be “very difficult to tell” if doda and afeem or other Ayurvedic medicines are contaminated with the heavy metal just by looking.

“If the product has a label, look for a Natural Product Number (NPN) to find out whether the product is registered with Health Canada,” the warning reads. “If you are using a product without an NPN, or using doda or afeem, you can talk to your health care provider about other options.”

Fraser Health says to monitor for symptoms of lead poisoning if you or someone you know are using Ayurvedic products. They include mild symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, headaches, muscle pain, abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting or tremors. Severe symptoms include more serious pain, seizures, reduced consciousness, numbness and weak muscles.

The health authority urges anyone experiencing lead poisoning symptoms to seek medical attention and call the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911.

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More research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of Indian herbal medicines and mitigate risks in clinical practice.

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Content: “The patient should be observed by a specialist doctor ”: a phytotherapist about the medicinal use of plants
Phytotherapist told about the scope of application of medicinal plants
Recipes of traditional medicine often find scientific confirmation - for example, recently a group of scientists discovered in ginseng compounds that can potentially slow down the development of osteoporosis.
Phytotherapy, based on both ancient traditions and modern scientific research, can complement the basic drug therapy and support the patient ’ s body during the recovery period.
At the same time, herbs are not used for the treatment, their main purpose is prevention.
About it in an interview with RT said candidate of medical Sciences, head of the Department of herbal medicine Institute of Oriental medicine RUDN Elena Korsun.
However, phytopreparations and even dietary supplements should be prescribed by a phytotherapist, since medicinal herbs have a number of contraindications.
The specialist also told whether phytoestrogens can replace synthetic hormones.
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- Phytotherapy has ancient roots - the first collections of medicinal herbs appeared in China, according to legend, several thousand years ago.
Now some recipes of traditional medicine find scientific confirmation - for example, scientists have recently discovered in ginseng compounds that can inhibit the development of osteoporosis.
In general, Eastern folk medicine is famous all over the world.
What are the traditions of herbal medicine in Russia?
— Treatment with various medicinal herbs in Russia has been practiced for many centuries.
In the 12th-18th centuries, the so-called monastic phytotherapy developed.
At the same time, there was a continuous accumulation and preservation of knowledge about trauma within the framework of traditional medicine.
In the 18th century, professional educational institutions for doctors began to appear in Russia.
Herbal medicines accounted for the lion ’ s share of medicines, this can be seen in the example of the first Russian national pharmacopoeias – lists of officially recognized medicines and requirements for their quality.
This is no longer traditional, but rather official medicine.
For example, in the XIX century came out "Russian medical herbalist, or Description of domestic medicinal plants", its author was a famous doctor - surgeon Ivan Kashinsky.
The XIX century is the century of the birth of scientific phytotherapy, phytopharmacology, clinical research of the properties of medicinal plants.
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About the second half of the XVII century recipes of traditional medicine, primarily herbal medicine, began to collect naturalist scientists.
Scientists went on expeditions to remote villages across the country and recorded herbalist recipes that had been passed down from generation to generation.
In each region, in each geographical zone grow their own plants, so the traditions of herbal medicine are different.
It has not yet been possible to fully accumulate this knowledge, since each village had its own herbalists with their own traditions of treating ailments.
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Tell us, please, why are there so often biologically active substances in plants?
Is it true that they often serve plants to protect against herbivores?
Biologically active substances in plants are very diverse and perform a huge number of functions.
In general, all living organisms are characterized by reactions of primary metabolism associated with energy metabolism - the synthesis of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc.
Secondary metabolism, or synthesis, is inherent mainly in plants and fungi - these reactions lead to the formation of a number of biologically active compounds.
These are organic acids, glycosides, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, antibiotics and phytoncides, terpenes and terpenoids, essential oils.
In addition, plants are able to produce hormone-like compounds: phytoestrogens, phytoecdysteroids.
They play an important role for the physiology of plants, regulating their growth and reproduction, protection from insects.
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Biologically active substances, in addition to protecting against herbivores, protect plants from adverse environmental factors.
Strikingly, but in different parts of plants throughout the growing season, the chemical composition changes, there is an accumulation of various substances during budding, flowering, fruiting, which depends, among other things, on the conditions of the external environment.
Throughout this time, the plant is a unique living chemical factory.
For the study of these processes, there is even a separate scientific field - comparative phytochemistry.
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In its pure form, medicinal plants are biologically active additives, not drugs.
What place do they find in clinical practice today?
Medicinal plants are, in essence, raw materials, the starting material from which the drug can be produced - crushed collection of herbs, extract, individual components.
Of course, herbal supplements on the market are represented by much more than herbal medicines.
The fact is that dietary supplements are much faster and cheaper to register and bring to the market than drugs.
In order for the drug to be registered, it must undergo serious clinical trials that will prove the effectiveness of the drug.
And for dietary supplements, there are basically the same requirements as for food products.
Now doctors in Russia do not have the right to prescribe dietary supplements in clinical practice.
In October 2023, a legislative initiative was put forward, according to which such a practice may appear, but so far this law has not been adopted.
Allow doctors to prescribe dietary supplements is proposed to reduce their use as part of self-medication.
Because there are cases when patients with oncology, endocrine diseases try to cure themselves with dietary supplements.
It could end badly.
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As a rule, people without medical education, taking herbal remedies without a systematic approach, a deep understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases, do not know about the possible side effects of such supplements.
Therefore, it will be right if the BAA will still be doctors.
At the same time, we are aware that future doctors need to teach the basics of herbal medicine for this.
The reverse, dangerous side of this phenomenon is when some experts promise to cure herbs such serious ailments as cancer, for example.
In this case, dietary supplements often have very aggressive marketing.
What can you say about this phenomenon?
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Such cases and unscrupulous marketing of dietary supplements, of course, cast a shadow on scientific herbal medicine.
The consumer should not be misled about the real effectiveness of dietary supplements.
As for cancer, the entire medical community has an absolutely clear position: such a patient should be observed by an oncologist, receive treatment in accordance with the diagnosis.
In the case of such serious ailments, experiments cannot be carried out, cancer is very dangerous and is able to progress quickly.
Phytotherapy in this case can not replace chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other methods from the arsenal of oncologists.
Phytopreparations can help reduce intoxication, have a restorative, stress-protective effect only in addition to the main therapy.
For example, to support the gastrointestinal tract, you can prescribe herbal preparations with anti-inflammatory, regenerating effect or herbal hepatoprotectors to facilitate the work of the liver.
But no more, it is impossible to replace antitumor therapy with herbs in any case.
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In what cases can herbal medicine act independently, and not as an addition to the main treatment?
The main purpose of herbal medicine is primary and secondary prevention, as well as rehabilitation.
Primary prevention is aimed at preventing diseases in the presence of risk factors - for example, with genetic conditioning, in adverse climatic conditions.
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Secondary prevention is used already in the presence of a chronic disease in order to prevent its recurrence.
It complements therapy and is designed to improve the condition of the organs and systems of the patient.
For example, herbal medicine can help to recover from a course of antibiotics - many antifungal, gastroprotective, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective plants are known.
But without basic treatment, we do not use phytotherapy.
The patient should still be seen by a specialist doctor.
What can you say about the phytoestrogens that are now being offered by dietary supplement manufacturers as a safer replacement for synthesized human hormones in endocrinology?
It is impossible to replace human hormones with plant hormones.
However, to reduce individual manifestations of the menopausal period by such means is real.
For example, the leaves of sage are effective against vegetative manifestations in this period, improve memory and cognitive functions, support the formation of estradiol in the adrenal glands.
By the age when a person is prescribed synthetic estrogens, he usually accumulates a lot of concomitant diseases, while herbal remedies can be used to correct the side effects of such problems.
So, with increased irritability, herbal preparations will help stabilize the nervous system.
And some herbal remedies help prevent the development of osteoporosis.
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Often the attitude to herbs is quite easy, it is believed that they can not harm the body.
Are there really contraindications in this case, and is an overdose of herbal tinctures and decoctions possible?
- Of course it's possible.
At the Department of Phytotherapy, we teach to treat medicinal plants as seriously as medicines.
Be sure to take into account the effect of phytopreparations on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, there are a number of phytopreparations containing bitterness, which have a sokogonny and (with inflammation of the gastric mucosa) irritating effect.
Also, individual intolerance to some components of the phytopreparation, for example, individual plants in the composition of grass collections, is not excluded.
And all this, of course, is taken into account when prescribing phytotherapists who assess the effectiveness of plants and eliminate possible risks from their use.
Safety in herbal medicine is no less important than effectiveness.
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Why do doctors, at least in Russia, not prescribe herbal medicines so often?
Maybe it makes sense to expand the use of such tools in the framework of complex therapy?
— So far, there are very few doctors in Russia who use the method of herbal medicine in their work.
At the course of clinical phytotherapy at RUDN University, we, as part of postgraduate education, improve the qualifications of doctors in the field of clinical phytotherapy.
However, we believe that herbal medicine should be taught to medical students, future doctors.
Moreover, there should be a system of state support for the development of herbal medicines, their production and implementation.
For the development of this area there is all the necessary scientific base.
In research organizations, scientists select plants and study their properties, determine and study the optimal dosage form, develop the technology for the production of the drug and conduct preclinical studies on experimental animals.
Unfortunately, only a few phytopreparations pass the stage of clinical trials, as this is a very complex and expensive procedure.
As a result, new science-based herbal products do not reach production, pharmacy shelves, and ultimately patients.
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Today, medicinal phyto-raw materials are mainly taken from the population, people collect wild plants in the forest or they are grown on plots.
Is it possible to simplify the process of production of phytopreparations by establishing the production of chemical analogues of substances that are responsible for the medicinal effect of plants?
— In recent years, against the background of growing demand for high-quality vegetable raw materials, industrial medicinal plant growing has been revived.
As for chemical analogues, the effectiveness of herbal medicine is largely associated with a comprehensive, systematic approach to the appointment of medicinal plants.
As a rule, a phytotherapist forms a certain complex of individual plants and / or ready-made phytopreparations.
For example, to maintain the work of the gastrointestinal tract in chronic gastritis, enveloping, anti-inflammatory, vitamin, in some cases sokogonnyh plants should be used.
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And also plants that support the functions of the liver and pancreas, blood supply and regeneration of the mucous membrane.
If we use a phytopreparation based on an isolated substance of plant origin, then it may not be effective in solving a complex problem.
To sum it up...
What are the main pros and cons of herbal medicine, how can a person approach it competently?
- As for the advantages - this is the availability and, as a rule, the cheapness of such drugs.
Medicinal plants have a huge potential, a large, especially preclinical, scientific base, the mechanisms of action of plants are well studied.
But there remain questions to the individual approach in the appointment of phytopreparations, the choice of dose, to the quality of plants in the case of medicinal phytocollection.
Unfortunately, medicinal herbs are most often used as part of self-medication.
This is a big risk, especially when it comes to serious diseases.
In general, in order to properly apply herbal medicine, it is necessary to learn this and, of course, have a basic medical education.
In this case, herbal medicine can benefit patients.
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