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Ayurvedic research for direct public benefit
1Ex-Secretary, ISM&H (AYUSH), Government of India, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
|April 6, 2019
Summary
Interest in Ayurveda research is growing for public health benefits. More evidence and policy development are needed to address challenges in documenting this traditional medicine system.
Area of Science:
- Ayurveda
- Public Health
- Traditional Medicine Research
Background:
- Global interest in Ayurveda is rising for its potential to enhance quality of life and promote health.
- A significant lack of empirical evidence challenges the credibility of Ayurveda.
- Ayurveda research faces considerable obstacles in evidence collection and documentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the increasing global interest in Ayurveda from a public health perspective.
- To identify the challenges hindering robust evidence collection and documentation in Ayurveda research.
- To propose a way forward involving policy development for public benefit.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends in Ayurveda research.
- Analysis of challenges in evidence collection and documentation.
- Exploration of policy development strategies.
Main Results:
- Growing public health interest in Ayurveda globally.
- Significant challenges exist in substantiating Ayurveda's credibility through evidence.
- Need for strategic policy development to support Ayurveda research.
Conclusions:
- Addressing challenges in evidence collection is crucial for Ayurveda's public health integration.
- Developing supportive policies can enhance the value and accessibility of Ayurveda research.
- Further research and policy initiatives are recommended to bridge the evidence gap.
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