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Phytochemicals Their Role in the Modern Era.The word, phytochemical, is derived from phyto or plant. Its study involves understanding the chemical composition of plants used in medicine. (more…)

Medicinal plants constitute an effective source of traditional (e.g., Ayurvedic, Chinese, Unani and Homeopathy) and modern medicine. Herbal medicine has been shown to have genuine utility and about 80% of rural populations depend on medicinal herbs as their sole source of primary health care. (more…)

Herbal medicines are becoming increasingly popular and more patients are visiting alternative medicine clinics. Under these circumstances it is imperative that people be made aware of the efficacy and safety of the drug. Given the increasing use of herbal medicines, efforts to identify the markers in these extracts have been ongoing. Markers are chemically defined constituents of a herbal drug, which are of interest for control purposes. (more…)

Folk medicine is significant source of Ayurvedic, Unani, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Medical herbalism. Folk medicine incorporates crude medicinal herbs, decoctions and infusions and syrups. (more…)

Medicinal herbs constitute an important source for traditional systems of medicine (ayurveda, homoeopathy, siddha, Chinese medicine and herbalism) and synthetic system of medicine. In rural areas, 75 percent of the population is dependent on herbal medicines for healthcare. A study from America demonstrated that 34 percent of the patients used one or the other system at least once a year. Herbals or natural products are becoming popular which can be attributed to the belief that they are safe. (more…)

Ayurveda was preached by sears like Atreya, Charaka, Sushruta, Madhva and Kashyapa. These people established fundamental aspects of the science and they are still valid today. Later on scholars like Vaga-bhatta, Chakra-pani, Arun-dutta, and Dalhan did wonderful job in preserving the ancient wisdom. Ayurveda as a science has witnessed many changes and today it is a globally accepted system of medicine. Ayurvedic sciences are expected to play significant role in future healthcare system. (more…)