Vaidyaparampara journal

Vaidya Parampara is aquartely based
Medical Journal in Ayurveda from the house
of Sr. Swami Vaidya Gurukulam base at
Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district, Kerala.
The think tanks and peers ultimate dedication
and enthysiam has given the impetus for the
medical Journal - Vaidya Parampara - to sprout
into the world of Medicine Treatlise. With an
aim to be the most prefered authentic Journal
for Doctors and Students aalike; Vaidya
Pharampaara strives hard to maintain the
quality in terms of its content and presentation
while exuding professionalism to the core.
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Chief Patron
Dr. D. Ramanathan
(MD Sitaram Ayurveda Pharmacy)
Patron
Sree. Biju Kannan Gurukkal
(Director Sree Swami Vaidya Gurukulam)
Editorial Board
Chief Editor
Dr. Asit Kumar Panja
(Asst. Professor, National Institute of
Ayurveda, Jaipur)
Editor-in- Charge
Smt. Renu Suresh
(State President, BJP Mahila Morcha)
Consultant Editor
Dr. Abhilash Nath
(Managing Director- Sree Swami Vaidya
Gurukulam)
Marketing Head
Sree. K.D. Jayaprakash
Chief Consultant
Sree. Keerthi Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Sree. K.P. Krishnakumar

Editorial Message
Dear Friend,
I take this opportunity to announce among
the intellects that the world of Ayurveda
medicine will have -a practical treatise on Indian
traditional medicine, the Ayurveda.In this era of
modernization restoration of the wisdom must
be done with the help of advance technologies
and should be made available before the vaidya
community and common people. Knowledge
can only be restored with clinical practice and
rational application of that. Hence, explorations
of all classical, traditional and common house
hold practices are essential so that those can
be practiced widely and revive in the true sense
can be possible. Current ayurveda scholars
use to practice according to classical pathways
and these traditional practices and their
implementations are usually overlooked and
remain in the verge of extinct. This is a humble
attempt to scientifically explore the common and
uncommon classical and traditional practices.
With a promise to bring you a highly
professional and quality each time improving
on perfection, the Medical Journal-Vaidya
Parampara, the brain child of the seers and
thinkers of Shree Swami Vaidya Gurukulam We
will endeavor to bring forth the best in Ayurvedic
literature with new research and findings, expert
reviews, wellness and healthy living and more
importantly a journal for your reference. We will
be every time looking for opportunities to move
forward and challenges to improve.
I seek your blessings and Support.
Vaidya Asit Kumar Panja

Mustiyoga practices of Bengal Tradition and
some remedies ofJirnajvara (chronic fever) ......................... 6
Interview with the Expert
Dr. D. Ramanathan (Managing Director of Sitaram Ayurveda Pharmacy) .......... 9
Yoga and wellness
yogashiromani Kaithapram Vasudevan Namboodiri.......................... 11
History of Hindu Chemistry :
An Introduction .............................................................. 13
Importance of Brahmi ..................................................... 15
Pregnanancy Care in Ayurveda ........................................ 18
Eye Care ....................................................................... 20
Pandit Jogindra Nath Sen :
Bio-data......................................................................... 23
Simple and Cost Effective Remedies:
A Keralian Trend ............................................................. 24
Ayush ............................................................................ 30
Table of Contents
our team members
Chief Patron
Dr. D. Ramanathan
Patron
Sree. Biju Kannan Gurukkal
Chief Editor
Chief Executive Officer
Sree. K.P. Krishnakumar
Editor-in- Charge
Smt. Renu Suresh
Sri. MURALI MANOHAR JOSHI launching Vaidya Parampara on
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Mustiyoga practices of Bengal Tradition and some
remedies ofJirnajvara (chronic fever)
Assistant Professor, Dept of Basic Principles
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
Background
Bengal was a seat of learning since
Gupta period (4th Century AD). The rich
tradition has equally contributed in the
field of Ayurveda. Ample scholars and
commentators of classical Ayurvedictexts
like Acharya Madhavkar, Acharya
Chakrapani Dutta etc. have further
enriched the classical wisdom and made
the ayurveda practice very popular
throughout the united Bengal and in India.
Right from the beginning of nineteenth
century AD the Ayurveda physician
and scholars of Bengal have created a
renaissance in the field of health care
system. Ayurveda clinical practice became
very popular in every corner of the
province and country as primary health
care system. Gradually the knowledge
of healing through ayurveda has been
frequently adopted by common people
in simplified form. In this course various
new experiments were carried out, new
indications and different useful parts
of common medicinal plants, different
alterations of common formulations were
made according to the need. Sometimes
minute modifications in the approach,
procedure, in the preparation of
medicine, in the combination of medicine
were adopted for making the treatment
more convenient, more effective and also
more adaptive for the era. Gradually
different schools of thoughts for practicing
Ayurveda emerged in different parts
of Bengal.
Though six major schools of thoughts
were prevailing till the first half of last
century. Among them most popular two
traditions are rasa-vaidyaparampara and
mustiyogaparampara. Though currently a
mix-traditions is widely popular.
Mustiyogaparampara
With the advent of time principles
based easy medicinal formulations for
regular use of common people was so
popular that a tradition of ‘vaidyaginni’
(physician-housewife) had emerged
in every village who used to practice
ayurveda with commonly available
medicinal plants and house hold
materials. This practice is popularly
known as ‘mustiyoga- cikitsa’. Sometimes
assuming the need and popularity of
this ‘mustigoga-cikitsa, various learned
scholars, incorporating their traditional
knowledge, practical experience and
simplifying the classical wisedom, used
to write columns in popular and health
journals for the propagation of ayurveda
among wide range and sect of people.
These columns were regular features of
journals like ayurveda, dhanwantari etc.
from 1920 AD-1950 AD. Attempts have
also been made to give the collections
of mustiyoga into book form. Some
books have also been published before
independence but unfortunately all
are out of print and confine in various
libraries in tear form. There are more than
25 traditional families (institutionally not
qualified) who till date use to practice the
mustiyoga tradition fully or partially.
Salient features of the tradition
k Diagnosis- were being done through
traditional knowledge and they used
local popular terms for disease
k Thought process was guided as per
lakshananusara, avasthanusara treatment
k Treatment module was home remedy
and herbs based (mainly single herb
and green svarasa based) treatment
Mustiyoga remedies for Jirnajvar
1. 60 ml (approx) extract of Parijataleaf
or Tulsi leaf or Kalamegh(whole
plant) or 2-3gm Puppali powder mix
with Honey.
2. Ghushra is special preparation in-
dicated inchronic fever. Fresh and
thrashed herbs covered with banana
leaf are to be smeared by mud and
is to be put in fire. It should extort for
extract later.
Ghusra of one of the following can be
given …
i. Guduchi, Parpataka and parijata leaf.
ii. Karanja, Nirgundi and Kalamegh.
iii. Guduchi, Parpataka, Mandukparni,
Hilmochika and Patola leaf.
3. 20gms Sahachara flower is to be
boiled with 450ml water and reduced
to 125 ml. and to be taken with sugar.
4. A piece of bhringaraj root is to be
divided into 7 parts. Chewing one
piece of this with Adrakfor seven
consecutive days.
5. Triphala powder mixed with equal old
Molasses is to be taken with patient of
vivandha(constipation).
6. 5gm Kala ajaji and 5gm old Molasses
can be taken in patient with Agnimanda
and aruchi(loss of appetite).
7. Burned Lashun(4gm) is to be thrushed
Dr. Amitabha Mapdar
Lecturer, Dept of SwasthaVritta
Contai Ayurveda College, West Bengal

with Til tail (Sesame oil) to be taken
once daily
Daivyavyapashraya treatment
1. Root of white Jayanti is to be tighten
with thread and kept.
2. If fever comes in every alternate day
One of the following herbs root should
be plucked in Pushyanakshetra and to be
tied in hand by red thread.
I. Kakajangha
II. Bala
III. Bhringaraja
IV. Shyamalata
V. Lajjalu
VI. Bharangi
VII. Chakramarda
VIII. Aapamarga
3. If fever comes in night - root of
Kakamachi can be tied in right ear by
red thread.
Conclusion
On the basis of above facts it may
be said that jirnajvara (chronic fever) can
be treated primarily with mustiyoga or
home remedies and some sort of daivy-
avyapashrasa. These were commonly
practiced in rural and remote areas of
Bengal. Patient used toget Primary relief
and improve the immunity. These com-
binations can be applied in day to day
practice also.
Refrences
1. Pachana0mustiyoga-subalmajumdar,
kalutola lane-kolkata 1307
2. Avartha siddha mustiyoga-
srirajendranathsengupta Kaviratna-
144 Upper Chitpur Road,
kalikata-1324
We would like to thank
Dr. Krishnadas of Kshetra Ayurveda Pharmacy,
Guruvayur for his relentless support and contribution f
or this Journal.
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Interview with the Experts
Q & A with Ayurveda Expert Dr. Ramanathan
Dr. Ramanathan is an expert in Ayurveda with more than 40 years of
experience in Ayurveda treatment. He is an entrepreneur and
Doctor with D.A.M and FRAVP. He is currently the Managing
Director of Sitaram Ayurveda Pharmacy. His knowledge expertise
and his vision and his contribution in the field of Ayurveda along
with unrelenting help and support to Ayurveda encouraged us to
begin our Journal with his blessings. The interview exerts will help
you understand his expertise, ability and his vision especially for
the young generations towards the who wants to persue a profession in the field of
Ayurvedic form of treatment
Q1 What is the message that you would
like to give to the young generation who
wants to take up a career in Ayurveda?
Dr. Ram: The young generation is highly
active, enthusiastic and has the thirst for
knowledge. Those who want to pursue a
career in Ayurveda should have a positive
mindset and faith in Ayurveda. They
should use the theoretical knowledge
to apply it practically with an innovative
mind thereby making their career highly
interesting. They should have the belief
that they are serving the society with
traditional system of Indian medicine
given as a boon to Indian Culture by
ancient Rishis and Yogis.
Q2 Are you following the traditional
method of medicine manufacturing or
have you introduced any innovative
method in the Modern Times?
Dr. Ram: We follow GMP (Good
Manufacturing practice) and we are
very happy to inform that we were able
to develop a medicine that has turned
around lives of people. Traditional
method clubbed with innovative approach
has helped us in our endeavors in the
changing modern times. The authenticity
and simplicity of the traditional system of
Ayurveda has been maintained.
Q3 What should an entrepreneur look
for in the field of medicine especially
in Ayurvedic form of treatment? Can
a common man become an Ayurvedic
medicine manufacturer?
Dr. Ram: Today’s fast paced life style
has taken out time from a person’s life
where he has no time to attend to his
personal body requirements and diseases.
This life style has given rise to many
non-communicable diseases. Ayurveda
has very good medicines that can treat
such diseases. The prospects are always
available in Ayurveda. A common person
can use the services of a Doctor who is
practicing in Ayurvedic medicines for his
entrepreneur goals. Ayurvedic treatment
is a focused form of treatment and should
be done by professionals in the field
of Ayurveda.
Q4 What are the phases of development
of new medicine in your research and
development?
Dr. Ram: Keeping the fundamentals
of Ayurveda in mind, we use modern
practice to diagnose diseases and
develop new medicines for treatment.

For example most allergic diseases like
constant sneezing, itching to name a few
are due to Histamines. Sitaram Ayurveda
Pharmacy has developed a medicine
called Allerkhand, where the main
content is Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
which has anti-histamine property and
is used to treat illness due to allergy.
Modern findings have proved the use
of Turmeric in treatment highly effective
and proven. Allerkhand tablets helps
in treating allergies due to worms in
the digestive system that can give rise
to itching. This tablet was developed
with modern research and approach in
Ayurvedic form of medicine and has been
very successful.
Q5 What should be done to attract
young mind in finding prospect in the
traditional system of Indian Medicine?
Dr. Ram: The basic curriculum in Schools
and colleges should contain Ayurveda, its
course of development, its evolution over
a period of years and how it can help the
society. Greater Scientific value should be
given to Ayurveda and traditional system
of Indian Medicine. Modern media and
information technology with innovative
approach towards Ayurveda can definitely
attract young minds to pursue Ayurveda
as a career and form of medical science.
Q6 What are the basic challenges of the
Ayurvedic medicinal form of treatment in
modern India?
Dr. Ram: Given today’s common busy
schedule and immediate solution for an
illness is a challenge. We are not able to
bring in the methodology for immediate relief
and rescue. A common man today looks for
immediate relief from pain and illness.
Q7 What can be done to meet the
challenges? What are the opportunities
that can be used to develop the traditional
system of treatment in India?
Dr. Ram: Scientific development of
Panchakarma form of treatment is one
way of meeting this challenge. Proper
documentation with facts and mode
of treatment is the only way to develop
Ayurveda. New minds with orbit shifting
approach can bring in innovations that
can meet the current challenges faced by
Ayurveda.
Q8 For a new student in the field of
Ayurveda how much time will it take to
become a full fledged professional?
Dr. Ram: A minimum of 10,000 hours with
total focus and commitment in Ayurveda
will help the student become a full-fledged
professional in the field of Ayurveda.
Total commitment and dedication helps
a person to be the best in his or her field
like Sachin Tendulkar for example.
Q9 Is Ayurveda a feasible method of
treatment in time when the raw materials
are becoming difficult to procure a few
raw materials like Deer Musk used in
many medicines and forms of treatment,
is almost not available?
Dr. Ram: Due to deforestation and other
current environmental factors, medicinal
plant collection has become an issue in
National and International level. NMPB
(National Medicinal Plant Development
Board) and SMPB (State Medicinal Plants
Board, Kerala) under the umbrella of
Ministry of Ayush in last 10 years has been
promoting good agricultural practice.
A very good collection and storage
practice of herbs and medicinal plants
has helped in overcoming the issue of
availability of raw materails and hence
there is no problem in procurement
of herbs and plants for manufacturing
Ayurvedic Medicines.
The word ‘wellness’ stands very near
to the Sanskrit word swaasthya, connected
with Ayurveda. The old definition of
health as absence of disease is outdated.
Physical, mental, social and spiritual
wellness is preferred now to mere health.
I don’t know whether modern medical
science believes in spirit or soul. But Yoga
can offer comprehensive and preventive
measures of all the four types of wellness
in its very sense.
Ashtaanga yoga, the eight limbed
yoga, of Saint Patanjali keeps an integral
approach towards health. Patanjali
compiled the whole yoga literature of
his time and authored a book in the
form of sutras or aphorisms. Eight limbs
he presented in yoga sutras are yama
(self-restraint),niyama(fixedobservances),
asana(posture), pranayama (regulation
of breath), pratyahara (abstraction),
dharana (concentration), dhyana
(meditation) and Samadhi (trance).
Samadhi is misunderstood as death. But,
no. this is the most blissful state of mind
and one can come back to the normal life
after attaining the trance. Aspirant explore
higher world of spirituality thorough this.
Ahimsa (non-violence) satya (truth-
fulness)asteya (honesty) brahmacarya
(sexual continence) aparigraha (non-
possessiveness)are the yamas. All these
observances are very much appreciable
in a healthy society. All the religions rec-
ommend these qualities in social life. The
aspirant should follow these moral laws
throughout his practice of yoga. Patanjali
says that these five vows are applicable to
all classes, places, times and occasions
of human life.
Sauca (purity) santosh(contentment)
tapa(austerity) svadhyaya(self-study)
and isvaraprnidhana (surrender to
god) constitute observances. Niyamas
make the personal life of aspirant
disciplined. Undesirable tendencies and
bad habits related to action, feeling or
thinking should be overcome by these
observances. Thus through yama and
niyama the aspirant should equip him
and be fit for yoga practice he becomes
morally strong. Patanjali has listed the
benefits, the extra powers, brought to the
observant through this modified life.
While Yama-niyamas make him
morally fit, asanas make him physically
fit for further practices. Asanas are of
three types. Some asana are useful for
meditation. We can sit in that pose for
hours e.g. Padmasana(cross-legged).
Some are for rest e.g. Savasana (corpse).
All others are cultural postures for
Yoga and wellness
Kaithapram Vasudevan Namboodiri
M.Sc (yoga),Yoga Shiromani and AYUSH-certified yoga teacher.

Professor Prafulla Chandra Ray has
been very humble and courteous about
his presentation of his book “A history of
Hindu Chemistry”. He made ita point
to particularly mention about following
his style of transliteration to “The
Sacred book of the East”. Prof. Ray’s
thought on creating such a treatise on
Chemistry beganwhen he submitted a
short literature which he humbly refers as
monograph of on IndianAlchemy work of
ancient “Rasendrasara Samgraha” to the
Illustrious French Savant M. Berthelot in the
year 1898.
Mr. Berthelot was so impressed by
Prof. Ray’s work that the French Doyen
sent him the complete set of the French
Master’s work in 3 volumes that deals with
the chemistry of Middle Ages contributed
by Arab and Syrian civilizations. It can
be inferred that it was these books on
Chemistry of Middle East and a subset
of Western civilization from M.Berthelot
that inspired Prof. Ray to work on the
ever referred book “The History of Hindu
Chemistry”. This book was published in
the Year 1902 from Cherry Press in Kolkata
when Prof. Ray was at Presidency College,
Kolkata. He has followed a pattern of bring
forth the regulations and use of Chemistry
in various ages like the Ayurvedic Period,
The Transitional Period, The Tantric Period,
The Latro-Chemical Period and has ended
the chapter with “Indebtedness of the
Arabians to India”
According to his presented treatise the
Ayurvedic Period starts from Pre-Buddhist
Era till circa800 A.D. This period has
been explained in Four Chapters; the First
Being “The Constitution and Properties of
Matter”: The Atomic Theory. The second
Chapter deals with the Chemistry available
in the Texts of Charkaand The Susruta.
The third Chapter is named” Chemistry of
the Bower Ms”. This chapter deals with
Alkalis, Formula for Hair Dye, The Doctrine
of Bitumen-Formulae for Eye ointment.
Finally, the fourth Chapter deals with the
chemistry during the time of Vagbhata.
It is an interesting read when it comes
to the Transitional Period that reigns from
800 A.D. to circa 1100 A.D. Here he has
started by naming the period of Chemistry
Available in the Siddha Yoga of Vrinda and
Chakrapani. This Period consists of two
Chapters; First being “Vrinda” circa900
A.D. and the Second Chapter“Chakrapani”
circa1060 A.D.
The Tantric Period according to Prof.
Ray is from 1100 A.D to circa 1300 A.D.
He has composed this period in a single
chapter as “Chemistry in Rasarnava”. He
begins the chapter as extraction from book
IV(4)as a book of reference which I am not
clear as if it was a book of reference or
the series of books sent in three volumes
by Prof. Berthelot. The reason being ,he
has specially mentioned about exerts from
Chapter IVhere.
History of Hindu Chemistry : An Introductionculturing the various parts of the body.
Asana is a system of scientific physical
exercises. Each and every joints and
parts of the body is given maximum
stretch and loosening. Flexibility, vitality
and immunity of the body is kept intact
through asana. Daily asana practice is a
refreshing experience.
We have discussed social and
physical wellness so far. Prana, the
vital energy, is regularized through
pranayama. Our breathing habit is not
scientific. The capacity of the lungs is
not properly developed. Pranayama
can rejuvenate lungs and also clean
and purify the nervous system. The flow
of prana can be regularized so that the
channels of vital energy will be widened.
Pratyahara makes the mind sharp to
explore higher planes. Dharana, dhyana
and Samadhi are the pathway to spiritual
progress, the royal path to salvation.
So Yoga can ensure physical, mental,
social and spiritual wellness for the
mankind. It is not surprising that majority
of the nations and people in the world
move towards yoga.
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Importance of Brahmi
Rising global trend of Cognitive impairement and Neurodegeneration
Thanks to vaccines and drugs against life threatening infections, life expectancy of
the world population has increased. But not so good news is that the long life often
piles you up with burden of age related health problems. Loss of memory and declined
cognitive abilities is one of the most common age related problem which lead to heavy
loss of quality of life.
According to Wikipedia “Neurodegeneration is the umbrella term for
the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of
neurons. Many neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s occur as a result of
neurodegenerative processes.“
Yes, it is alarming but not insurmountable. Indian traditional medicine has
lot to offer for long life and healthy ageing. Many wonderful solutions come right
from your kitchen and garden. Brahmi is one such highly recommended solution.
Two different herbs, Neerabrahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Mandookaparni (Centella
asiatica) are commonly referred as Brahmi.
Historical reference to Brahmi
Miraculous herb…. Visitor in the kitchen … if not so often definitely once .. A
herb that should be known… as it can do
wonder’s…. The herb that we are talking
about is none other than Brahmi.
Brahmi, also known as Bacopa, has
been mentioned in Ayurvedic texts and have
been advocated by practitioners for its use in
memory enhancement. Brahmi has been used
traditionally in India since more than 2000
years. Botanically it has different sources.
In clinical practice Brahmi is used in the
both the Pediatric and Geriatric age group.
In the Pediatric group as a memory enhancer, and useful in other Pediatric related
The Final Period reference is Latro-
Chemical Period from 1300 A.D. to circa
1550 A.D. This period again has been
completed in one chapter “Chemistry in
Rasaratnasamuchya”. He moves on then
by providing notes on Minerals,after which
he talks about Metals and Metallurgy. He
mentions in details on the “Essence of
Minerals”. Prof. Raythen talksabout gun
powder and mineral Acids with the chapter
named as “On Gunpowder, Saltpetre and
the Mineral Acids”
Professor has finally concluded the
book with the chapter named “ Knowledge
of Technical Arts and Decline of Scientific
Spirit”. A point to ponder would be on
why has he subjected on the decline of
Science which he has very meticulously or
diplomatically or perhaps being candid
towards lack of progress in the field of
research in Science especially Chemistry.
There could have been umpteen number
of facts for example Dutch Colonization
followed by French and then by British.
Let’s even say that there would have
been research and development and
chances that this aspect cannot be
ruled out; as India has been vehemently
rich in its resources both in terms of
naturally available resources, climate-
wise, manpower wise and knowledge-or
in terms of systematic know-how. Either
the research or development during these
times were not recorded or even if recorded
would have been taken away by the rulers
who always had an eye for the Scientific
know-how of India. Or in case if there
have been no research and development
we need to think that even today we have
traditional experts in places we seldom
think of going like an interior village or
places where tribes live like in deep forests
just to name a few where we can still find
the magic of chemistry and alchemy.
Prof. Ray has provide precise
references and indexes along with Sanskrit
Texts that are required to understand
various process making it valid and
true while working on them or using as
reference. We are highly blessed and
very fortunate that we have such literature
rather I would say manuscript available to
us on Indian chemistry such as “ A history
of Hindu Chemistry” by Prof. Prafulla
Chandra Ray.
Vaidya Parampara feels that the book “
A history of Hindu Chemistry” will definitely
help our readers in their profession, their
daily life and their interest and so a regular
feature will be discoursed in print in a
nutshell summary with our each edition.
The think tanks of Vaidya Parampara
has given me this blessed opportunity
to present this Treatise on Chemistry by
Prof. Prafulla Chandra Ray” A History of
Hindu Chemistry” and I most humbly seek
the blessings of my Devi, my Gurus and
my teachers my friends and all my dear
readers to be successful in my endeavor in
such an attempt.
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neurological disorders. In Neurodegenerative disorders, in the geriatric age group,
in conditions such as Senile Dementia’s, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimer’s disease etc.
Brahmi: Local Names
English water hyssop
Hindi baam, barami, brahmi, jalbuti, jalnim, nirbraini, pan brahmi
Kannada brahmi, jalabrahmi, kiri braahmi, kiru brahmi, neer brahmi, neeru
braahmi, neeru brahmi, neeruppi gida
Malayalam brahmi, brami, nirbrahmi
Marathi Brahmi
Sanskrit aindri, brahmi, gundala, indravalli, jalasaya, manduki, matsyaksi,
nirabrahmi, sarasvati, tiktalonika, toyavalli, vami
Tamil akantapuntu, aramiyacceti, aramiyam2, arapiyam, aritalo-
canam, pattalakacceti, pattalakam, peravacceti, peravam,
peruncampirani,
Telugu neeri sambraani mokka, sambraanichettu, sambrani chettu,
sambrareni aaku
The ancient Ayurvedic sages revealed Brahmi’s role in promoting Medhya (intellect),
Smriti Prada (memory enhancer), Ayushya (longevity), Rasayana (rejuvenation),
Prajnasaktivardhana (intellectual power), Hrdaya (Heart), Majjadhatu Rasayana
(nervous system rejuvenation), Balya (strength, especially mind), Jivaniya (life energy),
Nidrajanana (induses sleep), Svara (Improves voice), Varna (improves complexion).
Brahmi, the miracle herb
Leaves are useful in the treatment of blood pressure. A cupful of leaf decoction is
taken twice daily in case of constipation and in treatment of haemorrhoids. Leaves
are ground and juice extracted can be applied in burn injuries. Slimy substance of the
leaves is applied to heels to prevent cracking and applied on face to get rid of pimples.
The pulp of leaves is eaten for sexual vigour by Bhils of desertic zones. It is believed that
if it is taken as a regular diet, man may retain sexual strength up to the age of ninety.
It also cures jaundice. The Bhil and Garasia tribals of Pali district consider the pulp of
leaves also to be very effective in the treatment of guinea worms if applied externally.
In Barmer district, the bhils tie the leaves on affected portion to cure odema/swelling
and eat the pulp for early cure.
Various products/dosage froms in which brahmi is used are - rahmi ghrita (ghee),
Brahmi vati (tablet), Brahmi Taila (oil), Brahmi in Arishta (alcoholic extract of brahmi).
Other compund formulations with Brahmi are also available. It can easily be grown
at home too.
Include it in your diet!!!
• Brahmi in Ghee: Two friends can do the miracle
• Eat fresh leaves as salad
• Fresh green juice (extract of fresh leaves)
• Add it in Chutney (Grinded recipe of leaves )
• Chutney Powder (Dried & Powdered leaves of Brahmi along with other
iingridients)
• Tamboli (easoned Curd or butter milk with Brahmi leaves)
• Paratha (Paratha stuffed with Brahmi leaves )
• Dosa/Akki Roti – added with Brahmi leaves
How to cultivate Brahmi at home:
Recipe of the day!!!
A simple chutney recipe prepared with Brahmi leaves
Ingredients:
1. Fresh Brahmi leaves – 1 cup
2. Fresh grated coconut – 1/4th cup (optional)
3. Dry roasted Bengal gram – 2 tablespoons (optional)
4. Green chillies - 2
5. Fresh Ginger – 1 slice [medium sized]
6. Salt/Rock salt - QS
7. Ghee – 4 tablespoons
8. Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
Method of preparation:
• Saute Brahmi in liberal quantity of ghee at low flame along with green chillies,
ginger.
• Grind the sauteed leaves (with grated coconut and bengal gram) Add Salt.
• Splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves in liberal quantity of ghee and add to
the chutney mixture.
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Importance of Pregnancy in Ayurveda
Being a parent is the dream of every couple and there are lot of doubts for the
husband and wife when they are planning for a child. Ayurveda says that a well
planned pregnancy will give rise to a baby with superior health, immunity, intellect and
mental faculties.
Where are we today?
Nowadays infertility is rising quite alarmingly. The World Health Organization
(WHO) estimates that 60 to 80 million couples worldwide currently suffer from
infertility. In India 16.8% of couples between 25-49 years suffer from primary
infertility. The reasons for declining fertility rates could be due to unhealthy lifestyle
and unwanted stress, apart from various genetic or physical factors. Hence
it is important to improve the outcomes of all planned pregnancies through
proper care.
Importance of planned pregnancies according to Ayurveda
In Susrutha Samhitha it is said that “Dhruvam chaturnam sannidhyat garbha syat
vidhi purvaka
Ritu kshetra ambu beejanam samagryat ankuro yadha” which means that four
factors are very much essential for a healthy pregancy just like essential factors required
for a good crop:
1. like the ideal season
2. the perfect fertile soil
3. proper irrigation and fertilisation
4. best quality seeds
Similarly, when couples are planning for a baby, they should:
1. Be physically and mentally prepared
2. Be Aware of the fertile period (Ritu) or the ideal time when the chances of
pregnancy is high
3. Possess a healthy reproductive system, especially so for the mother as it is in
the mothers womb that the baby has to grow and develop(Kshetra)
4. Be very healthy and the mother should have proper nourishment for healthy
development of the baby(Ambu)
The most important aspect in getting a healthy baby is good quality sperm and
egg (Beeja) from the parents so that the child will be superior in all apsects physically
and mentally.
Steps involved in Preconeptional Care
1. Proper diet plan for male and female
• Ayurveda elaborates a proper preconceptional care (ie, the care before
planning for a pregnancy) for both partners whereby the couples are
prepared physically and mentally for a healthy offspring. Pre-conceptional
care should start atleast 3 months - 6 months prior to the month when the
couples are planning for a baby. The diet and regimen in these three months
will be regulated so that there will be healthy sperm production and good
quality egg.
2. Purificatory therapies for both partners
• Purificatory therapies including Panchakarma therapies are performed
before the couples plan for pregnancy to ensure good quality sperm
and egg.
3. Proper counselling and advises to be followed
• Physical fitness and mental fitness is equally important for a pregnancy. In
Charaka Samhitha it is said that “Saumanasyam Garbhadharananam” which
means that a calm state of mind without any stress is the most essential factor
for a healthy pregnancy.
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Eye Care
The prevalence of eye-related illness such as cataract, glaucoma, age-related
macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy increases as the population ages. In the
present era of information technology and gadgets, there has been a greater impact on
an individual’s health and wellbeing of the
eyes. Eyes are the main organs which bear
the brunt and are the most affected.
Vision problems in the digital era are
manifold. Within the millennial generation,
the generation born between the years
of 1980 and 2000 (most of them are in
mid-teens to late 30s), 70% of them have
reported some kind of eye problem or strain.
Preventive and community ophthalmol-
ogy is just emerging and taking prominence. Ayurveda has always recommended
• Chakshuh Rakshaya Sarvakalam - meaning protect your eyes always
• Pashyema Sharadaha Shatham - let your vision be good for hundred years
• Sarvendriyanaam Nayanam Pradhaanam- eye is the most important
sense organ
Therefore, due care and attention for these “windows to the world” is
extremely important.
As the age old saying goes – prevention
is better than cure, Ayurveda recommends
various regimen, diet and simple practices
which are conducive for eye health and
maintenance of good vision. Here we will talk
aboutsomeofthepracticeswerecommendfora
healthy individual.
Daily Regimen (Dinacharya)
• Mukhaprakshaalana - Early morning one should fill the mouth with
cold water, wash the face in cold water and splash cold water on the
closed eyes
• Ushaapaana - Drinking cold water on empty stomach is useful in keeping eye
diseases at bay.
• Shiro abhyanga (massage of the eyes) - Improves the visual acuity
• Paada abhayanga - Regular oil application to the foot improves
the vision
• Snana -- having a cold water head bath is ideal to protect and
promote vision
• Anjana - Souveeranjana (kajal) - applied to the eyes sharpens the vision and
prevents other eye diseases
• Pratimarsha Nasya - 2-3 drops of Anu taila or plain til oil instilled into the
nostril helps for good eye sight
• Palming - Rubbing the palms (especially after food) and covering the eyes for
few minutes helps in the strengthening of vision
• Nidra – avoiding day sleep and having a good night sleep is conducive to
the eyes.
Suppression of natural urges, particularly hunger, flatus, thrist, sleep, vomiting
and defecation, should be avoided. Similarly one should avoid artificial induction
of vomiting or excessive emetics and purgatives. Avoiding over indulgence in sexual
activities are conducive for eyes.
Yoga - regular practice of Trataka (yogic gazing) and Pranayama (breathing
exercises) are beneficial for eye sight. You can consult your doctor for other practices
that can be beneficial.
Simple food recommendations for everyday eye care:
• Cereals – Red rice, Barley, Wheat
• Pulses – Green gram, Soup of Horse gram
• Spices – Garlic pearls, Coriander, Saffron
• Milk and its products – Goat’s milk, one year old
cow’s ghee
• Leafy veggies –Boerrhavia diffusa (punarnava)
• Vegetables – Snake gourd, auberjine,
squash, bitter gourd, Unripe banana fruit,
Unripe raddish
• Honey
• Meat—Wild hen meat

SUKTHAS
Foods to be avoided include germinated pulses, curd, musk melon, and
excess of sour, salty, pungent & hot food and excess intake of sesame seeds,
fishes, liquor and betel pack.
Preventive Treatments
Specific Ayurvedic Therapies
to promote vision and combat eye
strain are Nasya (nasal drops),
Tarpana (lukewarm medicated ghee
is made to stay stagnant in the eyes
for a speculated time in specific
forms) and Shirodhara (pouring
medicated liquids over the forehead) have proved to be efficient in keeping
eye ailments at bay. Chakshushya Rasayanas (eye tonics or supplements) for
regular consumption are Triphala, Amalaki, Guduchi, Punarnava, Brahmi,
Shatavari and Yastimadhu. They help to reduce free radical damage and hence
rejuvenate vision.
With changing times and changing life style, one has to modify lifestyle and
diet in such a way as to keep in pace with the present world and this can be done
through Ayurvedic eye care.
Pandit Jogindra Nath
Sen (1871-1931 AD)
was distinguished
scholar and renowned äyurveda phy-
sician of twentieth century. He was
born of an ancient, respectable Vaidya
family originally belonged to village
‘Khàndàpàrà’ in the district of Faridpura
(united Bengal) in 1871 A.D. He was
the eldest son of Kaviràja Dvàrakànàth
Sen, an illustrious disciple of Kaviràja
Gaìgädhara Roy1
. His ancestors were
all renowned Ayurveda physicians and
eminent scholars. Among them may be
mentioned the name of his great-great-
great-grand-uncle Mahàmahopàdhyàya
Abhiràm Kavindra who was attached to
the court of Ràja Sitàràma Roy of historic
fame. One of his great-great grandfather
Ràma Šankara Kaviràja better known as
Šankara Kaviràja 2
.
He received many awards among
which ‘vidyäbhüñaëa’ in the field of
Sanskrit and ‘vaidyaratna in äyurveda
were most prestigious. He was elected
as president of the All India Ayurvedic
Conference held at Cawnpore(1912) &
at Colombo (1924), as Chairman of the
Reception Committee of the Calcutta
session(1915) and as President of the
Bengal Provincial Ayurvedic Conference
Pandit Jogindra Nath Sen
* Aggrwal A, **Panja AK
(*PG scholar; **Assistant Professor Dept of Basic Principles, NIA, Jaipur)
held at Dacca (1917). He was also the
president of the äyurveda Vidyàpiöha
and the dean of the Añöäìga Àyurveda
Vidyälaya.
He ran a full-fledged gurukulam
(öola) and a charitable dispensary at
Päthuriäghäöä, Kolkata. Saluting his
contribution, the municipal corporation
of Calcutta has named a new road after
his name (1951). Among various con-
tributions he is enormously popular for
his commentaries ‘Carakopaskära’ &
Carakavivåti on Caraka Samhita3
. His
categorical analysis in commentary is
supposed to be best for the current era
Post Hold by Pandit Jogindra Nath Sen:
1. President , All India Ayurvedic Con-
ference, Cawnpur Session.
2. President, Àyurveda Mahämaëòala,
Colombo Session
3. President, All India Àyurveda Vidyä-
péöha,
4. Member, Baneras Hindu University
5. Member, National Council of Educa-
tion, Madras
6. Examiner in Hindu Medicine of
Jaipur State, Gwalior, Pilibhit, etc
7. Life- Member of the Asiatic Society of
Bengal
1
Nikhil Bhäratavarñéya Äyurveda Mahämaëòala Kä Rajatajayanté Grantha Vol II Puna 1935,
Pp 484
2
Panja, Asit k ; A Scientific Exploration of Carakopaskära commentary ; Lambert Academic
publishing; Germany, 2012; Pp 63
3
Caraka -saàhitä with Carakavivriti commentary of Jogindranath Sen Cikitsasthan, edited by Asit K
Panja, aarsha , Jaipur 2016; preface
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Simple And Cost Effective Remedies: A Keralian Trend
Vaidya Asit Panja
(Assistant Professor,
P.G. Department of Maulika Siddhanta,
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur,
Rajasthan, India. Pin- 302002)
ABSTRACT
There is a need to transform various healing ancestries of India into dynamic and
scientifically validated, from rich knowledge base of oral tradition and scriptures.
Gradual windlass demand of herbal medicine in global market along with scarcity
of medicinal plant is fetching future challenge of plant based traditional system of
medicine like Ayurveda. In these prospects here is the need for supplementary simple
and cost effective medicament based on easily available medicinal plants. On this
background this review draws the attention to numerous such kinds of therapies,
practiced by many traditional groups throughout Kerala. Present Ayurveda scholars
use to practice according to classical pathways and these commonly used formulations
are usually overlooked and remain in the verge of extinct.
Keywords: Traditional, Herbal, Therapies, Ayurveda.
INTRODUCTION
Kerala, God’s own country, has been stage to many legacies over its short history
in the field of Ayurveda [1]
. Medicinal Plants constitute an important component of
the plant resource spectrum of this state. Utilization of these huge plants resources by
different knowledgeable legacies has customized this state as a home of Ayurveda.
For successful deployment of Ayurveda health care system to the society, there is great
contribution of simple and cost effective remedies donated by various legacies of
Kerala [2]
. Many such precious knowledge of practice needs widespread reorientation
to gain scientific reliability. As these traditional healths code if given the landscape, is
hovering for an unexpected extension worldwide [3]
. Along with for startling demand
of plant based Ayurveda medicines globally, here is the demand for supplementary
simple and cost effective medicament based on easily available medicinal plants.
On this milieu present review focused on simple and cost effective home remedies
commonly practiced by various traditions in Kerala. Many of such practices has cited
in various classical transcripts also.
Table 1. Simple and cost effective home remedies of Kerala with their available
classical sources [4-8]
:
Sl. no Name of the drugs Indication Mode of application
1 Vasa- Adhatoda vasica
Nees.
(Family: Acanthaceae)
Apthus ulcer of
mouth
Leaf juice of vasa mixed with
powder of gairika (ochre)
and honey should be applied
in locally.
(Astangahridaya :
mukhavrana)
Foul smell in
body
Leaf juice of vasa mixed
with powder ash of sankha
(conch) can applied all
over body and kept for 30
minutes before bath.
(Bhavprakash:
gatradaurgandhya)
2 Arkam- Calotropis
procera (Aiton) Dryand.
(Family: Asclepiadaceae)
Black spot in
the face
Latex of arka mixed with
fresh paste of haridra should
be applied on the spot over
face.
(Sharangadhara:
mukhakarshnatva)
Wound healing Latex of arka, snuhi mixed
with sesame oil and bees
wax should be made as
ointment and applied locally
in the affected site.
(Sahasrayoga:
dustavrana)
3 Aragvadha- Cassia fistula
L.
(Family:
Caesalpiniaceae)
Viral hepatitis Fruit pulp of aragvadha
(approx 1gm) mixed with
250 ml sugarcane juice
should be given internally
once daily.
(Charaka: kamala)
Jaundice 45 ml decoction of whole
part of the plant should be
prescribed internally twice
a day.
(Sushruta: haridra meha)
Bidhan Mahajon
(Ph.D. Scholar, PG Department of
Dravyaguna Vigyana,
Rajasthan, India. Pin-302002)
Rupashri Nath
(Ph.D. Scholar, PG Department of
Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vigyana,
Rajasthan, India. Pin-302002)

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4 Saptaparna- Alstonia
scholaris (L.) R.Br
(Family: Apocynaceae)
Purification of
breast milk.
45 ml decoction prepared
from equal quantity of
Guduchi and saptaparni
mixed with 1 gm of pippali
powder should be given
orally twice a day.
(Caraka: Stanya suddhi)
Dental carries Bark powder of saptaparna
with few drop of latex of arka
should be applied on the
affected teeth.
(Astangahridaya:
krimidanta)
5 Ela- Elattaria cardamum
Maton
(Family: Zingiberaceae)
Heart diseases Ela powder-45mg
Pippali- 45mg
Ghee- 1 spoonful. All
together should be
prescribed orally twice a day.
(Vangasena: hridroga)
6 Haridra- Curcuma longa
L.
(Family: Zingiberaceae)
Chickenpox 5 ml Cincha leaf juice
mixed with 5ml fresh juice
of haridra should be given
orally at morning along with
1 glass of cold water.
(Sodhala :masurika)
7 Upodika- Basella
alba L. (Family:
Chenopodiaceae)
Tumour After washing with fresh
leaf juice the site should
be bandaged with fresh
leaves and same procedure
should be repeated at every
alternate day.
(Cakradutta : arbudam)
8 Surana-Amorphophallus
campanulatus Decne.
(Family: Araceae)
Lypoma Mature tuber of surana paste
with sunthi and water should
be applied locally.
3gm ash of tuber mixed with
ghee and jaggery should be
given orally twice a day.
(Vaidyamanorama:
medaja granthi)
9 Vata- Ficus bengalensis
Linn.
(Family: Moraceae)
Vaginal
discharge
1 spoonful of tender leaf
paste mixed with ghee
should be given internally
two times daily.
(Vangasena: raktapradara)
Blackish spot
on maxillary
region of the
face.
Paste of tender leaf of vata
along with musurdala boiled
in milk should be applied
locally.
(Bhavprakash: vyanga)
10 Panasa-Artocarpus
heterophyllus Lam.
(Family: Moraceae)
Thyroid
carcinoma
Sufficient amount of paste
of fresh root bark should be
applied locally.
(Sodhala: gandamala)
Leaf petiole with Jeerakam
used as anupana of
Dhanvantaram gutika
11 Manakanda-Alocasia
macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don
(Family: Araceae)
Splenomegaly Powder of manakanda
3gm mixed with 250
ml milk should be given
internally once daily.
(Chakradutta: pliharoga)
12 Cadamba-Neolamarckia
cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser
(Family: Rubiaceae)
Filariasis Paste of tender leaves
should be bandaged with
new bigger leaves and
same procedure should be
repeated at every alternate
day. Before application
the site should be gently
massage with mustard oil.
13 Apamarga-Achyranthes
aspera L.
(Family: Amaranthaceae)
Dandruff and
hair growth
Fresh root pastes in sufficient
amount are applied locally
on head for 1 hour before
taking bath.
14 Coconut- Cocos nucifera
L. (Arecaceae)
Cracked heal Paste of decomposed
rice in coconut water
should be applied locally.
(Chakradutta: padadari)
15 Vilva- Aegle marmelos
(L.) Correa
(Family: Rutaceae)
Burning
sensation
Fresh tender leaves of vilva
after putting in coconut oil
for 7 days can be applied
locally.

16 Papita- Carica papaya L.
(Family: Caricaceae)
Galactagouge Un-ripened fruit of papita,
cooked as curry given for 2
days to induce breast milk.
17 Tanduliyakam-
Amaranthus spinosus L.
(Family: Amaranthaceae)
Kidney
Disorder.
10 ml whole plant juice is
used internally at morning
for getting relief from renal
disorder.
18 Amra- Mangifera indica
L.
(Family: Anacardiaceae)
Moving teeth Tender leaves of mango with
seeds of bakula (Mimusops
elengi Linn.) and Krishna
jeerakam (Carum carvi Linn.)
prescribed as tooth powder
frequently.
19 Erbaru- Cucumis sativus
Linn.
(Family: Cucurbitaceae)
Retention of
urine
Paste of seeds 10gm mixed
with rock salt and sour gruel
can be given orally.
(Chakradutta: mutraghata)
20 Shigru-Moringa oleifera
Lam.
(Family: Moringaceae)
Urinary calculus 45 ml of decoction of root
can be given orally twice a
day.
(Chakradutta: ashmari)
CONCLUSION
Ayurveda medical knowledge and the non-codified folk medical tradition of India
are practiced by many families throughout Kerala. Numerous such kind of simple and
cost effective therapies are mentioned in various classical texts in different context.
Gradually these remedies has been modified and simplified as like easy home
remedies. In this present era scientific renovation of that wisdom must be done with
the help of advance technologies. Explorations of such valuable common practices
are very much essential so that those can be practiced widely and revive in the true
sense can be possible.
ACKNOWLRDGEMENT
Authors are highly grateful to Dr.M.P.Eswara Sarma, Principal, V.P.S.V
Ayurveda College, Kottakkal and Dr. Remadevi R. Ex professor and HOD
department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, V.P.S.V Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala,
Mallappuram-676501.
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We have segment of Ministry of Ayush
that will give you the latest developments
and notifications by the Ministry. Readers
can keep up with quarterly developments
in each issue. A large part of journal
is dedicated to Ayush as it will help
researchers and entrepreneurs keep up
with the developments brought in by
the Government of India under Ministry
of Ayush.
Progressive aspects of Ayush :
A Road Map
18 new Ayurveda colleges received
government nod in 2014
NDA Government has given
nod to 18 new Ayurveda colleges in
2014. Government by this decision is
seeking to promote traditional forms
of treatment and integrate them into
the existing health care system. Among
the 18 new Ayurveda colleges, 7 new
colleges will come up in Uttar Pradesh,
3 in Maharashtra, 2 in Rajasthan and
besides six others in as many states.
The approval to these new institutes was
given by Ayush Ministry which is in charge
of Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy,
unani, siddha and homeopathy. Earlier,
then UPA government had granted the
permission to only one college last year
against proposals for 30 new colleges
the previous government had received.
No permission was given in 2011
and 2012.
Background
Currently, there are 281 Ayurveda
colleges in the country offering 15,057
graduate and 3,081 post-graduate
seats. NDA government is pitching
for integration of Ayurveda, yoga and
other traditional forms of treatment
in the existing health care system on
the recommendations of committee to
promote holistic health. The committee
had recommended there is need to
bring reforms in medical education,
research and legal framework. Earlier in
September, 2014, the government had
notified National Ayush Mission (NAM)
to lay down a detailed road map to
shore it up as Ayush infrastructure is not
satisfactory besides the industry being
poorly regulated.
NAM aims to improve Ayush
education and provide better access to
its service through increase in number of
Ayush hospitals and dispensaries, besides
offering quality drugs by increasing
pharmacies, drug laboratories and
“improved enforcement mechanism”.
The Centre is also aiming to improve
legislative framework to regulate Ayush
practitioners and drugs with the help of
states.
Read more at:
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ayush/page/3
NRDC, CCRAS inks MoA to
commercialise ayurvedic medicines
March 6, 2015
National Research Development
Corporation (NRDC) and Council for
Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
have inked Memorandum of Agreement
(MoA) to commercialise ayurvedic
medicines and technologies developed
at CCRAS.
The MoA was signed by Director
General of CCRAS Abhimanyu Kumar
and Chairman & Managing Director of
NRDC H Purushotham. The scope of
MoA also includes providing Intellectual
Property Rights services to CCRAS in
India and abroad. NRDC already has
played key role in transferring more than
10 technologies developed at CCRAS to
more than 50 entrepreneurs and industry.
It had helped both the organisations to
earn a substantial amount of revenue.
CCRAS is an apex Body in
India constituted for the formulation,
development, co-ordination and
promotion of research in Ayurveda on
scientific lines. It is an autonomous
organisation under the AYUSH
Department of Union Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare. While,
NDRC functions and operates under
the ageis of Uinion Ministry of Science
and Technology. At present, Ayurvedic
Medicines commercialised by NRDC
and developed by CCRAS are available
to the public for the treatment of different
diseases at an affordable price.
Read more at:
http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/
nrdc-ccras-inks-moa-commercialise-
ayurvedic-medicines-03201520485.
html
Union Government allocates Rs
5000 cr for development of AYUSH
May 18, 2015
Union Government has allocated
5,000 crore rupees for the growth of
Department of AYUSH, that comprises
Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. It
was announced by Union Minister of
State (MoS) for AYUSH Sripad Naik at
a function in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The allocation of additional funds to
Department of AYUSH will help it to
create awareness about Ayurveda
and promote traditional ayurvedic
medicines at international level. India
and China are two prominent players
in the field of traditional medicines at
international level. However, traditional
Chinese medicines have seen easy
acceptance across the globe, but the
Indian Ayurvedic medicines are yet to
gain global acceptance. In the last ten
years, Indian traditional medicines have
seen a 25 per cent rise in sales at the
international level. Union Government
also focusing to address the issues in
order to compete at international level.
Department of AYUSH also has launched
an independent National AYUSH
Mission aimed at capacity building for
the sector. It is also planning to observe
Ayurveda Day for creating awareness
about Ayurveda.
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Ayush

Current Developments
Ayush Current Affairs 9th
International Regulatory Cooperation
for Herbal Medicines Meeting begins in
New Delhi
Read more at:
ayush
The 9th Annual Meeting of
International Regulatory Cooperation
for Herbal Medicines (IRCH) was
inaugurated in New Delhi. It has been
organised by the Union Ministry of
AYUSH and was inaugurated by Minister
of State (MoS) for AYUSH Sripad Naik.
In this meeting 19 member countries of
IRCH with 36 delegates including experts
from WHO are participating. The event
would be utilized to show case AYUSH
strength to these countries.
About International Regulatory
Cooperation for Herbal Medicines
(IRCH) IRCH is a global network of
regulatory authorities created by World
Health Organization (WHO) responsible
for regulation of herbal medicines. It
was established in 2006. Its mission is
to protect and promote public health
and safety through improved regulation
for herbal medicines. India is member of
IRCH network since 2007
Objectives of IRCH: Globally
promote and facilitate the safe use of
herbal medicines, through regional
initiatives, sharing information and
fostering dialogue. Facilitate and
strengthen cooperation between
national regulatory authorities by sharing
experience, knowledge and information
related to regulation, efficacy, quality
and safety of herbal medicines. Discuss
existing standards and requirements to
promote the efficacy, quality and safety
of herbal medicines. Recommend future
activities to WHO related to the quality
and safety of herbal medicines; Refer
issues to the International Conference
of Drug Regulatory Authorities and other
bodies, where ever needed related to the
quality herbal medicines.
Goals of IRCH: Development of
a process that addresses and resolves
questions related to the regulation and
safe use of herbal medicines; Establish
communication network that fosters
dialogue on the regulation and safe use
of herbal medicines among the IRCH
members. Develop efficient links between
National Drug Regulatory Authorities
and information focal points among the
IRCH member countries through WHO.
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2016 BRICS Wellness Workshop
begin in Bengaluru
September 10 2016
The first BRICS Wellness Workshop
has begun in Bengaluru, Karnataka
from September 10, 2016. Besides,
National Fair on comprehensive Indian
Medicine system (AROGYA) was also
inaugurated. The four day event has
been organized by Union Ministry of
AYUSH, in collaboration with Research
and Information System for Developing
Countries (RIS).
Key Facts The Workshop is
designed to have sessions related to
Traditional Systems of Medicine, Trade
and Economy. It includes a session on
WHO strategy for Traditional Medicine.
It also has Wellness and Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), Wellness
indicators for BRICS and Wellness and
Tourism among others. The AROGYA Fair
is a comprehensive Health and Wellness
Fair that aims to showcase strengths of
traditional systems and wellness sector in
India and BRICS partner countries. The
Arogya fair will provide a good exposure
for manufacturers and importers of
Traditional Medicines and Raw Materials
of the BRICS Countries.
Read more at:
ht tp://currentaf fairs.gk today.
in/2016-brics-wellness-workshop-
bengaluru-09201635672.html
National Ayurveda Day
October 28, 2016
The first National Ayurveda Day was
observed on 28 October on the occasion
of Dhanwantari Jayanti. The theme for
this year is ‘Ayurveda for Prevention and
Control of Diabetes‘.
Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu
system of medicine based on the idea of
balance in bodily systems and uses diet,
herbal treatment, and yogic breathing. It
has been incorporated in Atharva Veda,
the last of the four Vedas. To celebrate
this day, the Union Ministry of AYUSH had
organized a day-long national seminar
on Prevention and Control of Diabetes
through Ayurveda in New Delhi.
The Ministry also had launched
Mission Madhumeha through
Ayurveda on the occasion. The Mission
Madhumeha will be implemented
throughout the country through a
specially designed National Treatment
Protocol for effective management of
Diabetes through Ayurveda.
The national treatment Protocol was
also released on occasion of National
Seminar. Background Union Government
has decided to celebrate National
Ayurveda Day every year on the occasion
of Dhanwantari Jayanti. This day marks
birth date of Lord Dhanvantari, which
occurs before two days before Diwali on
Dhanteras. Dhanvantari is the form of
Lord Vishnu. He is considered as the ideal
doctor and manifestation of compassion,
representing the wisdom of Ayurveda in
practical application.
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.
gktoday.in/tags/ayush
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