Ayurveda has been found effective in treating diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer by maintaining balance and harmony in the body.

The Indian government plans to operationalize 12,500 Ayush health and wellness centers by 2023-24, allocating Rs 719.70 crore to southern states under the National Ayush Mission.

Ayurvedic herbs like turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, and ginger have anti-diabetic properties and can help lower blood sugar levels.

Ashwagandha, an Indian herbal medicine, reduces anxiety, stress, and fatigue, and improves muscle strength, with clinical trials studying its effects on chronic diseases.

The World Health Organization recognizes traditional medicine as a primary resort for millions and is working to establish safe usage standards.

India seeks to include Ayurveda in the WHO's ICD-11 list with Ministry of Ayush support.

Regulatory frameworks for traditional Indian herbal medicines vary globally, with Uganda having regulations, but the UK and US lacking them.

The National Drug Authority in Uganda and India's Ministry of Ayush regulate and promote herbal medicines to ensure safety and healthy lifestyles.

Ayurveda has been studied for various diseases, but can cause heavy metal poisoning, highlighting the need for quality control and safety measures.

Traditional Indian herbal medicines like turmeric, ashwagandha, and neem have various health benefits, including reducing inflammation and aiding in disease treatment.

The WHO and the Indian government are collaborating to develop standards for traditional Indian herbal medicines to ensure their safe and effective use.

The Indian government and WHO are collaborating to promote safe and effective traditional medicine through evidence-based practices and research.

Greater regulation of herbal supplements is needed, especially in the UK and US, to prevent health problems and deaths.

Ayurveda has been found effective in treating diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer by maintaining balance and harmony in the body.

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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.

The Indian government plans to operationalize 12,500 Ayush health and wellness centers by 2023-24, allocating Rs 719.70 crore to southern states under the National Ayush Mission.

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Govt working towards scientifically integrating traditional and modern medicine: Sonowal

The ministry is working on operationalisation of 12,500 Ayush health and wellness centres through the support of state and Union territory governments under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) by 2023-24, Sonowal said.

September 07, 2023 / 12:48 AM IST

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India's rich heritage of traditional form of medicine has withstood the test of time and the government has been working towards scientifically integrating it with modern medicine, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday.

The Regional Review meeting of National Ayush Mission was ceremonially inaugurated by him along with his deputy Munjpara Mahendrabhai.

During the meeting, representatives of all participating states and Union territories presented detailed presentations on the state of Ayush and progress of leading Ayush programmes under implementation.

Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, "Our rich heritage and potential of traditional form of medicine has withstood the test of time in generations of humanity to live a better, healthier and happier life. We must take full advantage of this generous forms of medicine - be it Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, Sowa Rigpa, or Homoeopathy."

He also said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has been working towards scientifically integrating traditional forms of medicine with the modern medicine.

Highlighting the utility of Ayush system of medicine, he further said that it has some robust programmes like Ayurvidya for promotion of healthy lifestyle through Ayush for school children, Supraja for maternal and neonatal intervention, Vayomitra for geriatric issues; prevention and management of Osteoarthritis and other musculo-skeletal disorders, and Ayush mobile medical units.

The ministry is working on operationalisation of 12,500 Ayush health and wellness centres through the support of state and Union territory governments under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) by 2023-24, Sonowal said.

The ministry of Ayush has so far released Rs 719.70 crore to southern states and Union territories - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana - under NAM since 2014-15, he said, adding it has also supported 17 Integrated Ayush hospitals in the southern states and out of that six are operational as reported by them.

Mahendrabhai stressed on the need to emphasise on outcomes as a more meaningful measure of programme value than output.

"We may have to realign our strategies and techniques to plan, execute and report our performance that facilitates measure of outcomes," the minister of state for Ayush said.

NAM is being implemented with the vision and objectives to provide Ayush health care services throughout the country by strengthening and improving facilities, to provide informed choice to the needy public.

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Ayurvedic herbs like turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, and ginger have anti-diabetic properties and can help lower blood sugar levels.

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Diabetes is a disease that changes insulin and blood sugar levels, in addition to lifestyle changes and taking medications occasionally, there are complementary treatments such as herbs and supplements that may be helpful in diabetes, some may reduce the symptoms of diabetes and reduce the risk of complications when used with conventional treatment.
7 Herbs That Diabetics Can Use
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a delicious spice extracted from tree bark, a 2016 study revealed evidence that cinnamon may lower fasting plasma (FPG) glucose levels or hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.
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Fenugreek helps fight diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels, diabetics should incorporate fenugreek into their diets, it is able to promote glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels due to its hypoglycemic effect.
In addition, the fiber contained in it slows down the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates.
3.
Ginger
Ginger ’ s anti-diabetic, antioxidant and hypoglycemic properties help regulate blood sugar levels, increases cholesterol levels, reduces oxidation, and increases insulin sensitivity, ginger is another herb that has been used in traditional treatments for thousands of years.
Ginger is frequently used to treat inflammatory and digestive diseases.
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Cactus
Chubby plant is an important component of alternative medicine in South America, India, Mexico and Australia, treats indigestion and reduces body inflammation, many chronic lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, are caused by inflammation in the body.
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Turmeric
Spices such as turmeric can help lower blood sugar levels, its anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants, anti-atherosclerosis, heart protection and weight reduction help diabetics control blood sugar levels and reduce the effects of disease, turmeric has exceptional properties and one can improve the health of its organs as well as its functions through the consumption of turmeric.
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Curry leaves
Aromatic curry leaves may also help control high blood sugar, this herb contains many minerals that support the maintenance of a balanced level of glucose in the blood, it also affects how carbohydrates are metabolized, it reduces the risk of oxidative stress on an empty stomach, chew a little curry leaves every day in the morning.
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Garlic
Garlic ’ s anti-diabetic and hypoglycemic properties help diabetics maintain proper blood sugar levels, sulfur compounds present in it protect against oxidation and even excess cholesterol, garlic may help treat diabetes-related cardiovascular disease, according to a 2014 study.
On a daily basis, eat two or three cloves of garlic on an empty stomach.
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Spices and herbs are touted as those magical ingredients that not only keep our health in check but also give our body immunity nourishing nutrients

The hidden magical properties of these herbs may surprisingly help in treating or rather preventing both diabetes and hypertension

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Poor lifestyle paves way for diseases. Diabetes and hypertension are two commonly diagnosed lifestyle disorders. Both, if not treated correctly, can result in serious health problems such as stroke, impaired eyesight, heart attack, kidney damage, congestive heart failure, among others. It’s vital to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar levels as well as stick to medication and healthy food. While medicines play an essential role in curing and keeping both the health issues in control, some herbs can do unexpected wonders.

Several Indian herbs are well-known to help with various ailments, not all herbs have strong research evidence to confirm their efficacy. If you are looking forward to growing a garden for your health, here are some herbs you cannot skip. The hidden magical properties of these herbs may surprisingly help in treating or rather preventing both diabetes and hypertension.

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Basil

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Basil or tulsi combats metabolic stress and is incredibly effective at normalizing blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, as well as psychological stress. Eugenol, a molecule found in tulsi, opposes chemicals that constrict blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. You can either chew a few leaves of tulsi or put them in your tea.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is commonly found in Indian households. Widely used in baking cakes and cooking curries, this Indian spice is highly beneficial in terms of decreasing blood pressure. Cinnamon is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It also contains antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Owing to its properties, cinnamon helps to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Fenugreek

Fenugreek or what we call methi dana is useful for diabetes, several researches have stated. Consuming 10 grams of soaked fenugreek seeds can help regulate Type 2 diabetes.

Turmeric

Turmeric’s healing properties are well-known. The popularity of this Indian spice has multiplied 10 times, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Turmeric contains a chemical called curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant that aids the treatment of diabetes. It also has anti-inflammatory effects. From your vegetables and dals, to drinking turmeric milk, incorporating this spice into your daily diet is an easy task.

Garlic

Garlic not only adds flavour to your dish, but also provides a bunch of health benefits. It can reduce blood pressure by boosting nitric oxide levels in the body. The drug relaxes and dilates your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure hence allowing the blood to flow freely.

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

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

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

Ashwagandha, an Indian herbal medicine, reduces anxiety, stress, and fatigue, and improves muscle strength, with clinical trials studying its effects on chronic diseases.

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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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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.
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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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What is the World Health Organization doing to promote traditional medicine, including Ayurveda?

Establishing rules for the safe, fair, and effective use of traditional medicine

What is the World Health Organization doing to promote traditional medicine, including Ayurveda?

Establishing rules for the safe, fair, and effective use of traditional medicine

India seeks to include Ayurveda in the WHO's ICD-11 list with Ministry of Ayush support.

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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

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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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Regulatory frameworks for traditional Indian herbal medicines vary globally, with Uganda having regulations, but the UK and US lacking them.

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  • In 2019, parliament approved the Traditional and Complementary Medical Medicine Act that spells out regulations and guidelines pertaining to herbal medicine in Uganda.

A traditional healer in Amoni Village, Angololo Parish, Morokatipe Sub-County in Tororo District has been arrested after a patient died mysteriously at his home.

Micheal Otimu, 35, a peasant and a resident of Abwangati Cell, Osukuru Town council in Tororo District was discovered dead at the suspect’s home on February 9,2024 at around 2:30pm by locals.

The Bukedi Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr Moses Mugwe, said they have started investigating the matter.

“It's alleged that on February 9,2024 at around 12pm the deceased was picked from an unknown place by two young men names withheld and took him to the home of a herbalist for treatment after complaining of stomachache and throat problem,”Mr Mugwe said.

He said shortly after, the patient was pronounced dead at around 2:30pm from the compound of Ms Teopista Atyang (traditional healer).

According to Mr Mugwe a suspect (herbalist) was arrested to help in investigations.

Police said the Scene of crime was visited and documented by Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) and a Team of Homicide Officers.

The Body of the Deceased was taken to Tororo Hospital Mortuary pending postmortem.

In 2019, parliament approved the Traditional and Complementary Medical Medicine Act that spells out regulations and guidelines pertaining to herbal medicine in Uganda.

According to the health ministry, over 60 percent of Ugandans rely on these healers to handle ailments such as malaria, skin disease and respiratory diseases such as cough and flu, and some chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cancer and even stomach ulcers.

Despite their popularity, the use of herbal medicines often creates debate on their ability to work.

In April 2021, the National Drug Authority, NDA started the process of registering all herbalists in the county.

The NDA says the main aim of registering herbalists and their products is to ensure that their products are safe for human consumption and are not adulterated.

The registration is part of the authority’s mandate to regulate herbal medicines use in the country.

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A 37-year-old woman took herbal supplements to treat her arthritis. Within weeks, she died of liver failure.

  • A 37-year-old in the UK died after taking herbal supplements, according to a coroner report.
  • The coroner said an Ayurvedic practitioner prescribed the woman herbal supplements to treat her arthritis.
  • Doctors are calling for greater regulation of supplement use.

A 37-year-old died due to complications of taking too many herbal supplements, a coroner determined.

Seema Haribhai died from liver failure after taking herbal supplements to treat her arthritis, according to the coroner's report reviewed by Insider. The coroner, Mary Hassell, did not state which supplements she believed caused the liver failure.

The court heard that Haribhai, who lived in London, England, had concerns about "conventional medication" and turned to an Ayurvedic practitioner. Ayurveda is a traditional medical system practiced in South Asia for 5,000 years that touts healing through diet and lifestyle changes.

The Ayurvedic practitioner gave Haribhai an unspecified amount of supplements. Within a few weeks of ingesting the supplements, she developed liver failure.

Haribhai went back to the Ayurvedic practitioner with yellow skin, a sign of liver disease, after taking the supplements, the court heard. According to the coroner's report, the Ayurvedic practitioner neither told her to stop taking the supplements nor encouraged her to go to a hospital.

"All medicines can cause harm, even those that are herbal based," Hassell said.

Top Ayurvedic doctors from India told Insider the country's most reputable schools require eight to 10 years after high school studying the practice, plus several years of apprenticeship. Practitioners from these schools use Ayurvedic teachings to supplement modern medicine, and encourage their patients to take medicine prescribed by allopathic doctors.

There is no standardization in practice, however, which can lead to variation in schooling and treatment. The Ayurvedic doctor who treated Haribhai had a five-year degree and one year apprenticeship.

A rise in supplement use

Global sales of supplements increased after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the UK, vitamin sales increased by 63% between March 2020 and 2021, according to a paper in the peer-reviewed journal Public Health.

Both the UK and US do not closely regulate alternative medicine practitioners or herbal supplement use. Doctors who have witnessed a rise in health problems from supplement use have called for greater oversight.

Hassell said she encourages the UK to better regulate Ayurvedic teachings and herbal treatments. Inaction may cause more deaths stemming, the coroner warned.

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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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Brain is susceptible to oxidative stress due to its increased oxygen consumption and low antioxidant levels. Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of various neurological diseases. This review on the role of herbal medicines in the management of brain injury was performed by searching Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Iran Medex between 1976 to January 2020. The search words contained brain injury, and the total number of publications for the review study was 32. Studies with various medicinal plants such as Acanthopanax senticosus, Bacopa monnieri, carnosol, Cassia mimosoides, Centella asiatica, Crocus sativus, Cuminum cyminum, curcumin, Feronia limonia, Gardenia jasminoides, Ginkgo biloba, Kaempferia parviflora, Mentha longifolia, Nigella sativa, olive, orientin, pomegranate, quercetin, rice bran, Rosa damascena, Thymus vulgaris, Viola odorata, Withania coagulans, Zingiber officinale, and Ziziphus spina-christi show a significant improvement in brain injury. The different mechanisms for improvement in brain injury by these medicinal plants include HIF-1 (hypoxia-inducible factor 1) signaling, free-radical scavenging, reduction of nitric oxide (NO) toxicity and acetylcholine esterase (AChE) activity, decrease of pAkt and its downstream targets, downregulation of the aquaporin-4 (AQP-4) and TLR4/NF-ĸB/TNF-α signal, reduction in malondialdehyde and NO levels, increasing neuronal density in the hippocampus, and inhibition of oxidative stress. In this review, the neuroprotective actions and molecular mechanisms of herbal medicines are evaluated by reviewing available studies.

Language: en

Keywords

*Brain Injuries; *Plants, Medicinal; Antioxidants/therapeutic use; Brain injury; Medicinal plants; Molecular mechanism; Neuroprotection; Oxidative Stress; Plant Extracts/therapeutic use

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What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

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The World Health Organization is interested in alternative medicine.
Mohamed Ismail - Cairo - DPA -
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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