Traditional Indian medicine, primarily Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, has evolved significantly from ancient practices into a modern, research-oriented healthcare system that increasingly integrates with Western medicine.

The current focus of Indian herbal medicine goes beyond folk remedies, engaging in clinically driven investigations, international collaborations, and institutional development to validate efficacy and ensure safety for treatment of various diseases.

One of the emblematic examples of integration and current research is the ongoing clinical trial jointly conducted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the All India Institute of Ayurveda.

This trial assesses the effectiveness of Ashwagandha, a widely used Ayurvedic herb, in treating patients suffering from long Covid.

In this randomized, double-blind study, 2,000 participants in the UK are administered 500mg Ashwagandha tablets daily or a placebo for three months.

The primary outcomes include changes in quality of life and health status, and the study is supported by the Ministry of AYUSH (India), the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences, and the WHO Traditional Medicine Unit.

This collaborative effort highlights the ongoing quest to scientifically validate traditional Indian remedies alongside modern pharmaceutical standards, especially for conditions where Western medicine is still looking for effective management protocols .

Beyond Covid-related research, integration of Indian traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare targets several other chronic and lifestyle-related diseases.

Research and clinical applications are particularly strong in cases involving immunity enhancement, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, arthritis, migraine, and irritable bowel syndrome.

For example, HealthRoots, an Indian startup, offers herbal products for these conditions based on both indigenous and globally sourced medicinal plants.

The company emphasizes rigorous scientific methodology and seamless integration of Ayurveda into modern chronic care management.

Their approach illustrates how Indian herbal medicines, meticulously prepared and clinically validated, are employed to address chronic illnesses faced by today’s populations .

Indian traditional medicine is not limited to plant-based remedies but also ventures into novel applications such as medical cannabis.

Cannarma, a startup incubated at Amity University, focuses on cannabinoid-based therapies for a variety of ailments including chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and cancer.

Their work reflects broader efforts in India—endorsed by regional governments—to legalize and regulate hemp and cannabis within the framework of Ayurvedic clinical practice.

These initiatives aim to address public health crises such as opioid dependency using safer, plant-based alternatives grounded in the Indian herbal tradition .

Clinical case studies further endorse the practical potential of Indian herbal medicine.

A notable instance is that of Rosemary Odinga, daughter of Kenya’s former president, who regained her eyesight after undergoing specialized Ayurvedic therapy for visual impairment at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Care Hospital in Kerala, India.

Her case, which followed unsuccessful surgical interventions elsewhere, has been widely cited by proponents of Indian traditional medicine as evidence of efficacy in areas where Western approaches may reach their limitations.

Such patient outcomes contribute to the growing international confidence in the therapeutic reach of Indian herbal medicine for complex or refractory illnesses .

The growth and modernization of Indian herbal medicine are strongly supported by national and international institutions.

The Ministry of AYUSH, established by the Government of India, is the principal agency overseeing research, standardization, and integration of traditional medicine within the Indian health system.

It has initiated scientific validation projects and promotes collaborations with international bodies like the WHO.

A major institutional milestone is the recent establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, dedicated to international research, standards development, and policy formation in traditional medicine.

With significant investment, this Centre works to standardize methodologies, facilitate cross-cultural scientific collaborations, and ensure that data-driven approaches inform the future use of traditional therapies worldwide .

India has also created an extensive network of advanced teaching and research institutions such as the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), the National Institute of Unani Medicine, and the National Institute of Homoeopathy.

These “Centers of Excellence” provide education, conduct clinical research, and deliver traditional medicine-based patient care using evidence-based approaches.

The government has approved new AYUSH-integrated hospitals and dispensaries across the country to further bolster infrastructure and medical tourism, drawing international patients seeking holistic and complementary treatments .

Among emerging centers, the Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) in Assam is noteworthy.

It comprises a 100-bedded hospital and is designed as a research hub focusing on diseases such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune illnesses, and cancer.

CRIYN offers inpatient and outpatient services and aims to validate and further integrate yoga, naturopathy, and Ayurveda within mainstream protocols for complex health conditions, thereby positioning itself as an international reference center for research and collaboration .

Regulatory developments accompany these institutional advances.

India has created a specific legal framework for ‘phytopharmaceuticals’—classified as products that lie between conventional pharmaceuticals and herbal remedies.

The regulation requires clinical evidence of efficacy and safety and is designed to inspire confidence in herbal medicines while advancing the quality standards necessary for their adoption in global markets.

However, the domestic pharmaceutical sector is still working to scale up and fully meet the rigors of international requirements for novel herbal drug formulations .

On the international policy front, the World Health Organization is active in establishing standards and regulatory frameworks for traditional and complementary medicine.

WHO notes that up to 40% of modern pharmaceuticals are derived from natural sources and is committed to collecting evidence, promoting regulation, and facilitating mainstream use of systems such as Ayurveda.

India is engaged with the WHO to integrate Ayurvedic diagnostic codes into the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

This integration is expected to facilitate large-scale clinical research, streamline insurance processes, and provide a robust platform for global acceptance and institutionalization of Indian herbal practices .

India’s Ministry of AYUSH continues to advocate international collaboration, particularly through G20 and related scientific forums, positioning its traditional systems as valuable contributors to global health.

This includes efforts to clarify the scientific evidence base, harmonize traditional diagnostic and treatment protocols with Western clinical research methods, and recruit international interest in integrative approaches .

In summary, traditional Indian medicine has moved decisively into a new era of evidence-based application, driven by research collaborations, institutional investments, and regulatory reforms.

Clinical trials, such as those on Ashwagandha for long Covid and eye disease interventions, illustrate progress toward mainstream integration.

Major institutions—including the AIIA, CRIYN, and the WHO Global Centre—are setting research standards and upscaling clinical offerings.

The framework now exists for Indian herbal medicine to be systematically evaluated, integrated, and increasingly adopted alongside (or as a complement to) Western medicine, delivering holistic options for chronic disease management, wellness, and even acute care where conventional approaches remain limited.

Traditional Indian medicine, primarily Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, has evolved significantly from ancient practices into a modern, research-oriented healthcare system that increasingly integrates with Western medicine.

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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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Content: Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], January 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal along with Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) along with a 100 bedded Yoga and Naturopathy hospital at Dihing Khamtighat in Dibrugarh.

The institution will be developed over a land parcel of nearly 15 acres (45 bighas) at an approximate investment of Rs 100 crore, with an aim at bringing a scientifically valid and useful synergy between traditional knowledge of Yoga and Naturopathy and modern tools of technology.

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It will establish benchmark standards in education, Preventive healthcare and research in the field of Yoga and Naturopathy. This state-of-the-art institute will focus on fundamental aspects, scientific validation of traditional systems of medicine and practices through evidence based research, apart from functioning as an international collaboration centre for global promotion and research in Yoga and Naturopathy.

The institute will also serve as incubation centres in startups in the field of Yoga and wellness sector.

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Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, said, "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the Ayush movement has got a tremendous boost as it has become a pioneering force of global wellness movement. Modiji's unrelenting focus to power India's growth engine with Northeast as powerhouse is resulting unprecedented growth. Today, we lay the foundation stone for the first of its kind Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy with a 100 bedded hospital in Dibrugarh. This is yet another testament of Modiji to empower Assam and the whole of Northeast to harness its rich flora & fauna and drive expansion in Ayush sector, with peripheral growth in hospitality, patient care as well as medical tourism sectors as well. Mother Nature has blessed us with her immense beauty and this will go a long way in providing a healing touch for people, of not just the immediate region but the South Asia region, with the rejuvenated, scientifically validated treatment regime through Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayurveda and other traditional forms of medicine."

"The institution will also offer clinical training facilities to train Yoga and Naturopathy experts for capacity building programs in areas of cardiac rehabilitation, Diabetes Rehabilitation, autoimmune diseases and NCD risk reduction," he added.

Sarbananda Sonowal also said that, with research and development in the protocols of Yoga and Naturopathy, CRIYN will develop evidence based protocols for management of NCDs that can be integrated with conventional care, reinforcing the Integrated Medicine approach of patient care.

The hospital will provide for inpatient services with Yoga and naturopathy protocols to heal and enrich quality of lives.

On this occassion Sarbananda Sonowal talked about Atmanirbhar Bharat stating, Modiji makes it a point to empower, enable and energise Northeast as the Powerhouse of India's economic growth, we stand at the threshold of an opportunity to seize the moment as India cruise towards becoming an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Adding further, Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Dibrugarh has an illustrious history as the nerve centre of this region. Endowed with natural resources, it has always proved as a major driver of growth. Under the inspiring leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, this growth saga has gained momentum since 2014. The resurgence of Ayush at the forefront of global wellness movement not only provides an economic rationale for India, but, more importantly, it is the virtuous and apt direction towards building a Swastha Bharat - a vision of Modiji. Today's initiative is a strong step towards realisation of this beautiful vision."

The event was also graced by the Union Minister of State Rameswar Teli, the Minister of Health & Family Welfare of Assam, Keshab Mahanta, the Minister of Industries & Commerce and Culture, Bimal Borah; the MLA of Dibrugarh and Chairman, Assam Industrial Development Council (AIDC), Prasanta Phukan; MLA of Moran, Chakradhar Gogoi, MLA of Duliajan, Terash Gowalla; MLA of Lahowal, Binod Hazarika; MLA of Chabua, Ponakan Baruah; MLA of Naharkatia, Taranga Gogoi among other dignitaries including senior officials of the Ministry of Ayush as well as Government of Assam.

"The centre will provide inpatient, outpatient, and day care services. The services offered by the centre are naturopathy diet and nutrition, yoga therapy, massage & manipulative therapies, acupressure, acupuncture, chromotherapy, magneto therapy, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy treatments," Sarbananda Sonowal said.

"It will help patients to effectively manage Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, diabetes, CVD, stroke, Asthma, COPD, Migraine, IBS, IBD, Arthritis, Autoimmune diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases," he added.(ANI)

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One of the emblematic examples of integration and current research is the ongoing clinical trial jointly conducted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the All India Institute of Ayurveda.

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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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This trial assesses the effectiveness of Ashwagandha, a widely used Ayurvedic herb, in treating patients suffering from long Covid.

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In this randomized, double-blind study, 2,000 participants in the UK are administered 500mg Ashwagandha tablets daily or a placebo for three months.

The primary outcomes include changes in quality of life and health status, and the study is supported by the Ministry of AYUSH (India), the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences, and the WHO Traditional Medicine Unit.

This collaborative effort highlights the ongoing quest to scientifically validate traditional Indian remedies alongside modern pharmaceutical standards, especially for conditions where Western medicine is still looking for effective management protocols .

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G20 science advisors to discuss pre-competitive collaboration, traditional knowledge

Once it reaches a certain level of maturity, of course different countries will have their take. But pre-competitive R&D (research and development) space is what we think should be something where we should work:

New Delhi: In a bid to bolster the fight against future pandemics, India's top scientific advisor Prof Ajay Kumar Sood has urged G20 countries to collaborate in developing vaccine platforms by cooperating with each other in the pre-competitive research and development phase.

In a video interview Sood, who will chair the Chief Scientific Advisors' Roundtable (CSAR) of G20 countries next week, said India will also present its traditional systems of medicine and seek to harness the knowledge of indigenous communities of different countries.

Making a strong pitch for collaboration among G20 nations in drug development, Sood, the principal scientific advisor to the government, said there is enormous scope for cooperation in the pre-competitive research and development space.

"Once it reaches a certain level of maturity, of course different countries will have their take. But pre-competitive R&D (research and development) space is what we think should be something where we should work," he said.

Sood identified emerging technologies for environmental surveillance as another area for cooperation.

"This is something which has to be done by all countries. A lot of it is happening but there are many other countries which will need a helping hand. So, we should be ready to take everyone along," he said.

Pre-competitive collaboration involves two or more companies operating within the same industry coming together to address a shared problem or pain point that doesn't impact direct business competition or contribute to unfair advantage.

"When there is a pandemic, you cannot live in isolation. We have seen it in COVID, all countries will have to fight it together and it has to be eradicated or controlled at all places. If it does not, then it will linger on and that is what you are seeing for COVID," Sood said.

He said the CSAR meeting in Uttarakhand's Ramnagar from March 28-30 will also focus on harnessing the benefits of traditional knowledge in healthcare.

"Traditional medicine has a very important role to play but it should be put in scientific context. All that work has to be done. When you have traditional medicines, how can we put it on a platform where it meets the acceptance of science," he said.

Sood said India has a very rich tradition of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani and all of them have a role to play. It could be to build up immunity or strength or to address the symptoms of a disease, adding " whatever you think, it is possible".

"We should not try to limit ourselves to only what we call modern medicine," he said, making a strong pitch for diversity in various systems of medicine.

Sood also talked about harnessing the knowledge repositories of indigenous communities in G20 countries for the benefit of humankind.

"These are very, very old traditions. The goal should be, what we call traditional knowledge, it is really tested over centuries. It is very important that we take this traditional knowledge along with the other streams," Sood said.

Sood said the Ayush ministry is working on scientific validation of traditional systems of medicine.

"The Ayush ministry is doing that. This word was coined a few years back ayurvedic biology to address the issue of scientific validity. I am sure that in other countries there are parallel efforts. Because these tribal, traditional things are also very important and we need to learn from them," Sood said.

The three-day meeting in Ramnagar will focus on four broad themes Opportunities in One Health for better disease control and pandemic preparedness; Synergising global efforts to expand the access to scholarly scientific knowledge; Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in science and technology (S&T); and an Institutional mechanism for inclusive, continuous and action-oriented global S&T policy dialogue.

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Homeopathy drives home care amid rush for health and wellbeing

Homeopathy gained the royal patronage and followers in India in 1839 when John Honigberger, a Romanian homeopath and disciple of Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy, successfully treated Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the then ruler of Punjab, suffering from paralysis of the vocal cords with swelling of the feet through homeopathy.

by Karan Bhargava

The coronavirus pandemic has been one of humanity’s biggest crises. But it has brought ‘marginal’ topics like health to the mainstream – people and policymakers are discussing it more than ever. At this juncture, it is important for India to probe into the nature of health and care that Indians, susceptible to a host of chronic diseases, need before restructuring the healthcare system, now heavily inclined towards curing a disease. It is time to consider non-allopathic treatment modalities such as homeopathy to prove their mettle again and establish its reputation as a scientific pursuit aimed at holistic care so as to complement curative properties of modern medicine.

Homeopathy in India is a few centuries old and was first brought by German missionaries more than 200 years ago. However, it gained the royal patronage and followers in India in 1839 when John Honigberger, a Romanian homeopath and disciple of Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy, successfully treated Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the then ruler of Punjab, suffering from paralysis of the vocal cords with swelling of the feet through homeopathy. Mahendra Lal Sircar, the first Indian homeopathic physician, brought it under spotlight, leading to allopathic doctors adding homeopathic practice and establishment of the 'Calcutta Homeopathic Medical College', the first homeopathic medical college, in 1881.

Homeopathy effective against epidemics and outbreaks
Not only during COVID-19, homeopathic treatment has ensured substantially low mortality during many other deadly outbreaks in the past. In 1813, after Napoleon’s army moved through Germany to attack Russia, and retreated through Germany, they spread lice-born typhus in Leipzig. Against the conventional mortality rate for typhus around that time of approximately 20% (e.g., 536 deaths in 2,742 cases in Vienna between 1850 and 1852), Dr. Hahnemann successfully treated 180 cases, causing only two deaths (1.1%). Diphtheria, a disease with over 50% mortality under conventional treatment in the 19th Century, recorded only about 16% deaths with homeopathic treatment. Data collected from Broome County, New York from 1862 to 1864 showed 84 deaths per 100 cases for allopathy while only 20 deaths per 125 cases for homeopathy (16.4%). Homeopathic medicines, used both for treatment and prophylaxis (prevention) during the Spanish Flu, had a mortality rate of 1% or fewer at a time when average mortality under standard treatment ranged from 2.5 to 10%.

Homeopathy as integrative medicine
The efficacy of homeopathic treatment has emerged as a potential complementing force to the allopathic medicine regime that is largely focused on curing a disease, and hence, is reactive in nature. Homeopathic treatment, on the other hand, is also proactive as it prevents illness as well as checks chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, depression, etc., promoting wellbeing. Having noted the benefits of homeopathy, the Western medical world has adopted an integrative medicine approach. India recognized homeopathy as one of the national systems of medicine in 1973 and established the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) to regulate education and practice, allowing only qualified registered homeopaths practice. Currently, homeopathy is the third most popular method of medical treatment in India after allopathy and Ayurveda. There are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors, with approximately 12,000 more being added annually. Yet, many Indians perceive homeopaths as a quack and struggle to accept homeopathy as a dependable alternative. Only a handful of insurers cover this discipline of treatment while limited observation of World Homeopathy Day on 10th April ensures it remains obscure.

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New Delhi India, November 1 HealthRoots, a leader in bringing rare international herbs in the Indian market, has launched its two flagship herbal products to prevent headaches, increase endurance, and reduce tiredness and stress.

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New Delhi (India), November 1: HealthRoots, a leader in bringing rare international herbs in the Indian market, has launched its two flagship herbal products to prevent headaches, increase endurance, and reduce tiredness and stress. The company stated that Migoherb, a highly purified version of the herb Butterburr, has been launched to prevent headaches, and the Siberian Plant Rhodiola herb 'Redrive Am' has been launched to prevent headaches, increase endurance, and reduce tiredness and stress. When environmental pollution is at its peak and medical science is rapidly growing, innovation and care are hand-in-hand. Necessities give rise to inventions, and crises give rise to opportunities, as happened with the Doctor who founded HealthRoots. ''I am a doctor by profession and also a patient of frequent severe migraine headaches,'' Healthroots' founder Dr.Singla explained. ''Extreme migraines were frustrating since there seemed to be no way to stop them. One day, though, an American physician suggested trying herbal medicine in an effort to put an end to these migraines. I took the prescribed medications with some trepidation, but they actually helped me get control of the migraine. Talking about it with my other close friends and family reinforced my interest in the natural realm. Consequently, a group of field experts conceptualised and brought the brand to life.'' Team Healthroots' incredible successes have been made possible by their persistent efforts and resolve to deliver the greatest outcomes while preserving environmental harmony. They thoroughly inspect each and every ingredient to ensure that a user receives everything required to solve their issue at prices that are competitive with those of competing drugs. They hope to treat many additional illnesses using Ayurvedic remedies eventually. Healthroots now offers a drug called Redrive Am, which is derived from the Rhodiola plant, at a time when stress is a major contributing reason to a variety of health problems. Their primary focus is on the treatment of conditions like migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome. Over the course of many years, the medical professionals at Healthroots have dedicated countless hours to learning everything they can about the efficacy of herbs in treating a wide range of chronic diseases. Several books were reviewed as part of their investigation into the best herbal formulas in use around the world and how to bring them to India.

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Content: For self and society: International Yoga Day, 2024

This year marks an important milestone as we celebrate the 10th edition of International Yoga Day in Ghana and worldwide.

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Yoga has become a global movement promoting health and well-being.

In Ghana, a series of events were organised by the High Commission of India this month in collaboration with Yoga centres and local authorities in different parts of the country, including Ho, Kumasi and Tamale, besides Accra.

These events witnessed active involvement of diverse sections of society in public places, schools, universities and rehabilitation centres, aimed at spreading awareness of the multifaceted benefits of Yoga.

The High Commission of India celebrated the signature event in Accra on the lawns of Osu Castle on June 22, 2024, with the participation of political dignitaries, members of diplomatic corps, UN staff and Yoga enthusiasts from various walks of life.

Yoga, a timeless treasure from ancient Indian culture, is a unique practice that goes beyond physical exercise.

It offers a path to discovering the true essence of life. The term ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj,’ which means ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite.’ It symbolises the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness, signifying a perfect balance between the mind and body, man and nature.

Practice

The practice of Yoga transcends geographical boundaries, making it a universal heritage of humanity.  Recognising Yoga’s global appeal, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus on December 11, 2014, at India’s initiative, declaring June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.

The theme for International Day of Yoga celebration this year was ‘Yoga for Self and Society.’ For society at large, Yoga brings harmony among communities and nature, thereby creating an interconnected tapestry of well-being for individuals around the world.

It serves as a bridge between individuals and society. The practice of Yoga is not only limited to asanas (physical postures), which are the most popular - but also includes pranayama (breathing) and dhyana (meditation).

By integrating these three aspects, Yoga harmonises the body, mind, and spirit. Asanas are a preparatory process that helps the body sustain higher energy levels.

The process begins with the body, then the breath, the mind and the inner self. Yoga cultivates inner peace, clarity of thought and resilience, creating a solid foundation for well-being.

The therapeutic benefits of Yoga extend to reducing stress, improving cardiovascular health, boosting immunity and fostering mental well-being.

Ayurveda

Complementing Yoga is Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healing system. The emphasis of Ayurveda on holistic health, disease prevention, and individualised treatments resonates deeply with a global audience. Ayurveda’s personalised approach to wellness has gained international recognition.

Towards harnessing its full potential, a dedicated Ministry of AYUSH was set up in India in 2014 with a vision of reviving the profound knowledge of our ancient systems of medicine and ensuring their optimal development and holistic health care.

The Ministry of AYUSH has also entered into an Agreement with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support the integration of evidence-based Traditional and Complementary Medicine in national health systems, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainability of medicinal plants.

There are good prospects for cooperation between India and Ghana in areas of complementary medicine, and we are exploring ways to strengthen this partnership.

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In today’s fast-paced world, where stress, sedentary lifestyles, and the relentless pursuit of quick fixes dominate our well-being, we must realise that our health is not a commodity.
Health is priceless, and there is a pressing need for comprehensive well-being. A growing trend is visible toward back-to-basics, mindfulness, and a sustainable way of life.

The Indian heritage of Yoga and Ayurveda hold the key to unlocking a healthier and more balanced world.

Prime Minister Modi has poignantly said, “India would contribute to this healthy trend with new ideas, some rooted in traditional knowledge, and others in 21st-century innovation, as a Vishwabandhu, a friend to the world, for greater global good”.

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It is heartening to see that people in Ghana are increasingly embracing Yoga.

The writer is High Commissioner of India to Ghana.

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Their approach illustrates how Indian herbal medicines, meticulously prepared and clinically validated, are employed to address chronic illnesses faced by today’s populations .

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

Indian traditional medicine is not limited to plant-based remedies but also ventures into novel applications such as medical cannabis.

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Does India Have Patience, Will And Resources To Build World's Top Cannabis Medicine Industry?

Raghav PriyadarshiUpdated on Mar 27, 2022, 16:03 IST

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.

Cannarma, a startup incubated at Amity University, focuses on cannabinoid-based therapies for a variety of ailments including chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and cancer.

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Content: Cannarma raises undisclosed money from Zero to One Fund at pre-money Valuation of INR 17 crore (USD 2.04 million) to diversify hemp product line

By PNN | Published: November 30, 2023 11:31 AM 2023-11-30T11:31:44+5:30 2023-11-30T11:35:06+5:30

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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Treatment on mental health disorders

Their work reflects broader efforts in India—endorsed by regional governments—to legalize and regulate hemp and cannabis within the framework of Ayurvedic clinical practice.

What is the traditional Indian medical system called?

These initiatives aim to address public health crises such as opioid dependency using safer, plant-based alternatives grounded in the Indian herbal tradition .

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

What mental health problems does traditional Indian medicine treat?

Support the management of symptoms related to mental health.

Clinical case studies further endorse the practical potential of Indian herbal medicine.

What mental health problems does traditional Indian medicine treat?

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A notable instance is that of Rosemary Odinga, daughter of Kenya’s former president, who regained her eyesight after undergoing specialized Ayurvedic therapy for visual impairment at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Care Hospital in Kerala, India.

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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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What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

It addresses the physical aspects of health conditions.

What is the traditional Indian medical system called?

What treatment did Former Kenyan President's daughter Rosemary Odinga get that helped her regain eyesight?

Traditional Indian medicine Ayurvedic treatment.

Her case, which followed unsuccessful surgical interventions elsewhere, has been widely cited by proponents of Indian traditional medicine as evidence of efficacy in areas where Western approaches may reach their limitations.

What treatment did Former Kenyan President's daughter Rosemary Odinga get that helped her regain eyesight?

Traditional Indian medicine Ayurvedic treatment.

Such patient outcomes contribute to the growing international confidence in the therapeutic reach of Indian herbal medicine for complex or refractory illnesses .

What mental health problems does traditional Indian medicine treat?

Support the management of symptoms related to mental health.

What treatment did Former Kenyan President's daughter Rosemary Odinga get that helped her regain eyesight?

Traditional Indian medicine Ayurvedic treatment.

The growth and modernization of Indian herbal medicine are strongly supported by national and international institutions.

Is traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda certified by the World Health Organization?

The Ministry of AYUSH, established by the Government of India, is the principal agency overseeing research, standardization, and integration of traditional medicine within the Indian health system.

It has initiated scientific validation projects and promotes collaborations with international bodies like the WHO.

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Chinese medicine "going out" into the fast lane has spread to 196 countries and regions
September 23, 2022 13: 01 Source: People 's Daily Online
People 's Daily Beijing, September 23 (Reporter Qiao Yiqiong) Today, the National Health and Health Commission held a press conference, the relevant department responsible comrades and relevant experts of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine attended, introduced the Party' s scientific and technological innovation and "going out" since the 18th National Congress, and answered questions from reporters.
At the meeting, Wu ZhenDou, director of the International Cooperation Department of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced the basic situation of scientific and technological innovation of traditional Chinese medicine and "going out".
In terms of scientific and technological innovation, the support of the Party Central Committee and the State Council for scientific and technological innovation of traditional Chinese medicine has steadily increased.
The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, together with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Health and Health Commission, has built 14 national key laboratories, 2 national medical clinical research centers, 5 national engineering research centers, 5 national engineering research centers, and 6 national engineering laboratories.
The construction of Chinese medicine scientific and technological personnel has been continuously strengthened.
Seven members were elected to the Chinese Academy of Engineering and one was elected to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has created 15 national cross-disciplinary innovation teams of traditional Chinese medicine and 20 national traditional Chinese medicine inheritance and innovation teams, and selected 149 strategic leading talents and 100 young Qi-Huang scholars.
In terms of Chinese medicine "going out", Chinese medicine "going out" entered the fast lane and took new steps, and achieved a series of remarkable results.
Chinese medicine has spread to 196 countries and regions, and China has signed special cooperation agreements with more than 40 foreign governments, regional authorities and international organizations.
Chinese medicine is included in 16 free trade agreements.
Chinese scientist Tu Youyou won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of artemisinin.
The Tibetan medicine bath method is included in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Promote the establishment of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO / TC249) Chinese Medicine Technical Committee, and successively formulate and promulgate 89 international standards for Chinese medicine.
Promote the adoption of the resolution of traditional medicine by the World Health Organization, the release of the World Health Organization's traditional medicine strategy for 2014-2023, and the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) for the first time into the chapter of traditional medicine with traditional Chinese medicine as the main body.
In addition, support the construction of Chinese medicine highlands in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and exchanges of Chinese medicine across the Taiwan Strait, and jointly promote the "going out" of Chinese medicine.
TCM actively contributed to the global epidemic prevention and control, publicly released a multilingual version of TCM diagnosis and treatment plan, supported more than 100 video exchanges and live broadcasts of anti-epidemic experts, introduced TCM diagnosis and treatment plans to more than 150 countries and regions, provided TCM products to some countries and regions in need, and sent TCM experts to help guide the epidemic.
The report, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Evaluation Meeting on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), clearly affirmed the effectiveness and safety of TCM in treating COVID-19.
With the support of the World Health Organization, the BRICS countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a series of high-level international conferences have been held, and the "Initiative to Support Traditional Chinese Medicine's Participation in Global Epidemic Prevention and Control" has been issued.
(Editor: Qiao Yiqiong, Lu Qian)
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What is the World Health Organization doing to promote traditional medicine, including Ayurveda?

Gathering evidence and data to guide policies

A major institutional milestone is the recent establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, dedicated to international research, standards development, and policy formation in traditional medicine.

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

Gathering evidence and data to guide policies

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

With significant investment, this Centre works to standardize methodologies, facilitate cross-cultural scientific collaborations, and ensure that data-driven approaches inform the future use of traditional therapies worldwide .

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

Gathering evidence and data to guide policies

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

India has also created an extensive network of advanced teaching and research institutions such as the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), the National Institute of Unani Medicine, and the National Institute of Homoeopathy.

These “Centers of Excellence” provide education, conduct clinical research, and deliver traditional medicine-based patient care using evidence-based approaches.

The government has approved new AYUSH-integrated hospitals and dispensaries across the country to further bolster infrastructure and medical tourism, drawing international patients seeking holistic and complementary treatments .

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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.

What does traditional Indian medicine generally treat?

Among emerging centers, the Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) in Assam is noteworthy.

It comprises a 100-bedded hospital and is designed as a research hub focusing on diseases such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune illnesses, and cancer.

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

CRIYN offers inpatient and outpatient services and aims to validate and further integrate yoga, naturopathy, and Ayurveda within mainstream protocols for complex health conditions, thereby positioning itself as an international reference center for research and collaboration .

Regulatory developments accompany these institutional advances.

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India needs a thriving OTC ecosystem, now more than ever

Anil Joseph | Updated on August 11, 2021

A vibrant consumer health ecosystem can equip people with the knowledge and products to make informed decisions and pursue better health

Healthcare has taken centre-stage over the past year, and the industry has transformed rapidly to meet patient needs while combatting the pandemic. As the nation prepares for the next wave of Covid-19, it is important to ease the burden on the health system. And consumer health can play a vital role here. Scaling over-the-counter (OTC) solutions across the country will empower people to manage their health through OTC medicines for common ailments.

India is now uniquely poised to make decisions that will shape its healthcare system for a long time to come. A vibrant consumer health ecosystem is needed to equip people with the knowledge and products to make informed decisions and pursue better health, while freeing up valuable healthcare infrastructure.

Such a system would require the alignment of various stakeholders, from the government and healthcare providers to pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies. The need for accessible health solutions is a key driver of this trend, and digitalisation can be leveraged to broaden awareness, empowering individuals to maintain good health and undertake responsible self-care measures.

Driving access to healthcare

In India, many patients do not have access to needed medicines because they are unable to obtain a prescription. A number of factors can impede access, including the lack of a healthcare facility in close proximity, disparity in manpower or lack of trained medical professionals, as well as time or economic constraints. At other times, they resort to home remedies which may not always serve the intended purpose. As a result, patients often live with their symptoms, which impacts their quality of life. There is an urgent need for a well-regulated OTC market wherein a specified list of qualifying medicines can be purchased without a prescription, to provide relief for common conditions. This can drive access to treatments and form an essential component of a smoothly functioning healthcare system.

Recently, for example, the Indian Government approved self-testing Covid kits for home use, with clear guidelines for its monitoring and reporting. Diagnostics providers, including Abbott, have responded by providing self-tests accompanied by reporting apps that link directly to the ICMR national database, to enable swift reporting and immediate action. This underlines the benefits of responsible self-care on public health and reducing the burden on the healthcare system.

However, to deliver this benefit, OTC products must be regulated appropriately and separately from prescription products. Across both developed and developing pharmaceutical markets, the widespread adoption of policies that differentiate between prescription and non-prescription products reflects the potential to drive greater access to care. China and Brazil, for example, have a pathway to reclassify prescription medicines as OTC products. Moreover, clear guidelines for communications and advertising on OTC products in these countries helps ensure greater accuracy of claims, more reliable information, and enhanced patient safety. Similarly, well-defined policies and frameworks outlining regulations on marketing, distribution and consumption of OTC medicines are the need of the hour in India.

Educating patients is the key to empowerment

Consumer behaviours have shifted, with greater urbanisation and higher levels of education and awareness contributing to rising demand for OTC treatments. Today’s informed, tech-savvy consumers demand not just proactive care for ailments, such as in daily digestive health or stress-induced pains, but also immediate access to preventive care through immunity boosting solutions.

Meeting these consumer needs is important, but alongside this, it is also imperative to provide high quality information so patients can be adequately informed on potential adverse reactions, contraindications or the therapeutic value and administration of the medicines they buy. Providing reliable health information and championing patient safety will form key pillars of an OTC ecosystem that empowers consumers to make better, informed, and responsible choices.

Digitalization as an enabler of awareness

Leveraging digitalization can also scale access to health solutions and broaden the reach of the OTC ecosystem. Rising smartphone and internet usage has reshaped Indian consumer behaviour. According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group, 85 per cent of consumers check at least two data points before making purchase decisions. Similarly, a survey by Via Media revealed that 49 per cent of Indian internet users use digital media to read health information before consulting a doctor.

Thus, leveraging technology is essential to provide patients with key health information. For instance, the pharmaceutical industry is launching smart packaging for OTC products to ensure consumers can access educational materials, including product ingredients and recommended dosage, simply by scanning a QR code on the pack. This creates a holistic and connected OTC ecosystem that fills in knowledge gaps and promotes health awareness through the provision of relevant, reliable information to drive responsible use.

Consumer-centric innovations

Consumers within the OTC segment have also shown a growing demand for innovations to meet their needs. This drives immersive research to understand relevant need gaps and address them to create a more personalised healthcare ecosystem.

For example, in the antacids space, we can go beyond traditional syrup formats to create single-dose gels, stick packs and powdered sachets, thus combining scientifically proven formulations with convenience. This allows people to choose a format that works for their lifestyle, and benefit from effective symptom relief on the go. Such innovations reflect the way forward and will be encouraged by an ecosystem where OTC care is effectively regulated.

There are many benefits to a thriving, holistic OTC ecosystem, but they cannot be realised without the collaboration of government and private industry to enable and encourage appropriate regulations, technologies and innovations. Such collaboration should be guided by the central principle of patient centricity, and thus focus on empowering consumers so they can make informed and responsible choices for better health and wellness.

(The writer is Managing Director, Abbott India Limited. Views are personal)

Published on August 11, 2021

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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

India has created a specific legal framework for ‘phytopharmaceuticals’—classified as products that lie between conventional pharmaceuticals and herbal remedies.

The regulation requires clinical evidence of efficacy and safety and is designed to inspire confidence in herbal medicines while advancing the quality standards necessary for their adoption in global markets.

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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

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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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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

However, the domestic pharmaceutical sector is still working to scale up and fully meet the rigors of international requirements for novel herbal drug formulations .

On the international policy front, the World Health Organization is active in establishing standards and regulatory frameworks for traditional and complementary medicine.

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

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

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India is engaged with the WHO to integrate Ayurvedic diagnostic codes into the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

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This integration is expected to facilitate large-scale clinical research, streamline insurance processes, and provide a robust platform for global acceptance and institutionalization of Indian herbal practices .

India’s Ministry of AYUSH continues to advocate international collaboration, particularly through G20 and related scientific forums, positioning its traditional systems as valuable contributors to global health.

This includes efforts to clarify the scientific evidence base, harmonize traditional diagnostic and treatment protocols with Western clinical research methods, and recruit international interest in integrative approaches .

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

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Clinical trials, such as those on Ashwagandha for long Covid and eye disease interventions, illustrate progress toward mainstream integration.

Major institutions—including the AIIA, CRIYN, and the WHO Global Centre—are setting research standards and upscaling clinical offerings.

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

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The framework now exists for Indian herbal medicine to be systematically evaluated, integrated, and increasingly adopted alongside (or as a complement to) Western medicine, delivering holistic options for chronic disease management, wellness, and even acute care where conventional approaches remain limited.

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