A glimpse of Ayurveda – The forgotten history and principles of Indian traditional medicine

Jaiswal, Yogini; Williams, Leonard

doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.02.002

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“…For example, a central concept of TCM is Qi, a vital energy or life force that moves in the body through a system of pathways called meridians [16]. Similar concepts are found in Ayurveda (“prana” [67]) and Unani (“arwah” or vital spirit [29]). AM has the concept of four levels of formative forces working in man: formative physical forces and three nonmaterial forces (life, soul, and spirit) [23, 30].…”

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Whole Medical Systems versus the System of Conventional Biomedicine: A Critical, Narrative Review of Similarities, Differences, and Factors That Promote the Integration Process

Baars

Hamre

2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background There is an increasing need for a worldwide professional integration of conventional medicine and traditional/complementary whole medical systems (WMSs). However, the integration is perceived by conventional medicine as problematic or unacceptable, because of a supposed lack of evidence for specific effects of WMSs therapies and supposed prescientific or unscientific paradigms of WMSs. Objectives To review the literature on the features of WMSs, similarities and differences between conventional medicine and WMSs, and scientific and clinical practice issues that should be dealt with in order to promote the integration process. Methods A critical, narrative review of the literature on six WMSs. Results and Conclusions Key factors for the integration of WMSs and conventional medicine are as follows: legal frameworks, quality standards, high-quality research on safety and efficacy of WMS interventions, infrastructure, and financial resources. For scientific assessment of WMSs, there are unresolved ontological, epistemological, and methodological issues and issues of diagnostics, therapy delivery, and outcome assessment in clinical practice. Future research not only should be directed at quality assurance and generating the necessary data on safety and efficacy/effectiveness but also should address more fundamental (ontological, epistemological, and methodological) issues, in order to overcome the differences between WMSs and conventional medicine.

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confidence: 99%

Whole Medical Systems versus the System of Conventional Biomedicine: A Critical, Narrative Review of Similarities, Differences, and Factors That Promote the Integration Process

Baars

Hamre

2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Ayurveda is the most ancient system of Indian traditional medicine. Ayurveda means the science of life and it is believed that, the Hindu God, Brahma gave the knowledge of healing to the sages who passed it to their disciples in form of oral recitations and writings (6). The four Vedic Hindu texts, Yajur Veda, Rig Veda, Sam Veda, and Atharva Veda formed the basis of ancient Indian medicine.…”

Section: Basic Principles Of Indian Traditional Medicinementioning

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“…This book is considered as the foundation of Ayurvedic medicine. The teachings of Ayurveda are based on the concepts of philosophical (Vaisheshika) and logical thinking (Nyaya) (6). The basic difference between the teachings of the two schools lies in the process of making a plan for treatment.…”

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Relevance of Traditional Indian Medical Concepts in Psychosomatic Medicine

Sood

Singh

Chadda

2020

ANAMS

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Traditional medicine comprises of health related knowledge, skill and practices indigenous to different cultures. India has a rich heritage of traditional system of medicine that emphasizes the close link between mind and body like the psychosomatic medicine. The government of India has set up a department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The importance of life style, dietary and environmental factors in the development of various psychosomatic disorders has been emphasized in all the Indian traditional systems of medicine. Although studies have shown acceptability and beneficial role of traditional medicinal practices, efforts should be made to tease out and conduct research on the practices, which can help physicians in improving well-being of the patients. More rigorous research is required in the direction to generate evidence base for these practices so that their full potential can be realized.

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“…Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine [16]. It has laid down its own principles to maintain the health of the healthy and treat the diseased.…”

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Impact Evaluation of Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol on Three Hundred Nineteen Cases of Different Variants of Pancreatitis

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Prakash²,

Sharma³

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Pancreat Disord Ther

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Pancreatitis is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas, affecting its endocrine and exocrine function. It is mainly associated with abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, indigestion, steatorrhea, weight loss and diabetes. There are many variants of pancreatitis that have been broadly divided into acute and chronic pancreatitis. In both the conditions, patients may suffer with recurring episodes of the aforesaid symptoms with progression of the disease. Pancreatitis is conservatively managed by emergency hospitalizations, lifelong pancreatic enzymes and supplements with modifications in diet and lifestyle. Advance surgical intervention is also being used in some cases to provide long term solution. However, the benefits of such procedures are limited to certain pockets of the world. Owing to unpredictable nature of the disease and limitations of treatment possibilities, pancreatitis adversely affects psychological, physical and financial status of the patients. In this scenario, many patients opt for alternate medicines. A North India based Ayurvedic clinic has earned reputation in bringing complete and sustainable relief in significant number of cases of Recurrent Acute/ Chronic Pancreatitis (RA/CP). A data on 319 well diagnosed cases demonstrates that Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol (ATP) has been able to bring complete relief in significant number of patients, without causing any side effect. Statistical analysis of the data shows that the treatment brought significant improvement in weight and reduction in frequency of attacks. ATP comprises of a few Ayurvedic formulations that are prescribed for a period of one year, along with regulated diet and lifestyle as well as complete physical and mental rest. The main Ayurvedic formulation used in the treatment is Amar. Experimental studies conducted using Amar have demonstrated its protective properties against pancreatitis. Further research is being conducted for the systematic and scientific development of this specialized ATP.

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A glimpse of Ayurveda – The forgotten history and principles of Indian traditional medicine

Cited by 246 publications

References 15 publications

Whole Medical Systems versus the System of Conventional Biomedicine: A Critical, Narrative Review of Similarities, Differences, and Factors That Promote the Integration Process

Whole Medical Systems versus the System of Conventional Biomedicine: A Critical, Narrative Review of Similarities, Differences, and Factors That Promote the Integration Process

Relevance of Traditional Indian Medical Concepts in Psychosomatic Medicine

Impact Evaluation of Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol on Three Hundred Nineteen Cases of Different Variants of Pancreatitis

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