Ayurveda -National and International
scenario
Prof. M. S. Baghel
Ex Ayurveda Chair, Debrecen, Hungary
Ex Director, Institute for P G T & Research in Ayurveda
Gujarat Ayurved University , Jamnagar, India
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Present era belongs to:
Era of Knowledge
Era of female strengthening
Era of NCD/ life style disorders
Golden era for Ayurveda and TMs
Parallel existence of plural medical systems
(Medical Pluralism)
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Need / Scope for Ayurveda in developed
Countries
It is truism that
What you really value is what you miss, not what you have
- Jorge Luis Borges
TM has become an extremely valuable commodity for the world today,
precisely because it provides what the world misses the most.
The low-income developing countries miss the modern medicine because they
cannot afford it whereas high-income developed world miss the holistic
wisdom implicit in TM.
The symbiotic mutually interdependent handicap of the two worlds of the
world might, it is hoped, through TM, solve the global health crises elucidated
at the outset, even while giving a boost to the bottleneck stagnation in modern
medicine
– a medicine that medicine desperately needs.
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Some facts for resurgence of Ayurveda
Control of infectious diseases, epidemics
Resurgence of Life style disorders
Failure of conventional medical system in control of Life
style disorders
Increasing adverse effect menace of modern medicines
Growing understanding of fundamental principles of
Ayurveda
Growing demand for the traditional way of life
Growing cost of health care
Favorable political support from Government
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Factors attracting the attention to TM-
Holistic approach as opposed to over specialization
Holistic approach to human being in respect to body-mind-soul
triangle
Importance of individual, its constitution (Prakruti) in planning of
individual diet and treatment plan (personalized medicine)
Concept of homeostasis as basis of health in Ayurveda
Importance of sensible life style in harmony with nature, climate and
customs
Use of natural resources as medicine to which our body system is
geared through predisposition
Deep spiritual thinking of Ayurveda resulting respectful attitude
towards nature and its ecological balance
Hazardous effect of modern chemical therapeutic agents
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Strength of Ayurveda to offer public in
developed countries
• Total Health care
• Life style consultation
• Psychological consultation
• Spiritual way of life
• Rejuvenation (Rasayana) therapy
• Panchakarma therapy which rejuvenates biological systems of
body
• Management of life style / NCD disorders
• Management of chronic and incurable diseases
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Management
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Psycho- neuro-Immunology (PNI)
In recent past Psychology has attained a significant
role in the area of disease production and most of the
diseases found having some psychological basis in
their genesis.
Thus, this branch of medicine has developed from
Psycho-neuro to Psycho- neuro-Immunology (PNI) to
Psycho-endo-neuro–immunology to Psycho-endo-
neuro–immune – epigenetics status.
PNI takes an interdisciplinary approach,
incorporating psychology, neuroscience, immunology,
physiology, genetics, pharmacology, molecular
biology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, infectious
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diseases, endocrinology, and rheumatology.
Requirements of developed countries
o Reducing the cost of Health care in developed
countries
o Management of life style disorders
o Management for chronic and incurable diseases
o Non availability of management of iatrogenic
disorders, adverse and toxic effects of drugs
o Requirement of safe, cost effective and holistic
medical system
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Health care program in demand
Life style management
Stress management
Aesthetics and beauty care
Diet and cooking advices
Management of oral hygiene and care of ear nose
throat
Prenatal and post natal care
Knowledge of sexual behavior and Kamashastra
Child health care management and baby massage
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Ayurvedic therapies are able to produce
Ancient techniques, therapeutics (Rasayana), Panchakarma, Yoga
are being accepted to accomplish the following goals of treatment –
1. Strengthen immune system.
2. Efficient detoxification system.
3. Responsive inflammatory system.
4. Optimal metabolic system.
5. Balanced regulatory system.
6. Enhanced regenerative system.
7. Harmonize the life force.
8. Free radical scavenging or anti oxidant
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Programs for popularization of Ayurveda
abroad
AYUSH Cells established by few embassies
AYUSH CHAIRS nearly seven created working only 3/4
Ayurveda recognition by foreign governments
Asia
Europe
America
Australia
Research in Ayurveda abroad – Pharmaceutical
industry, Universities, Hospitals, NGOs
Ayurvedic business/ pharma Industry
WHO - initiatives
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Opportunities
• Teaching - 400+ Ayurveda colleges
Research – Multi-faculty universities
Practice – clinic, hospitals
Health care professional
Pharmaceutical Industry
Medicinal plants cultivation
Management of Pharmacies and health care
Indian administrative services
state administrative services
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Blending of other Indian sciences in Ayurvedic
health care practices
Yoga
Cosmetology, Aesthetics & beauty concepts
(Saundarya Vigyana)
Cookery in view of dietetics (Paaka shastra)
Sexology – Kamashastra
Meditation, Spiritual Practices (Dhyana Yoga)
Music therapy
Astrology
Vaastu
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Concept of Symbio health
Dr Gopal Basishtha, USA
Offensive strategy – In modern medicine the defence strategy is
only against diseases where the cause is known? That does not
seem like a proactive defence strategy, but more like a reactive
tactic.
Defensive strategy - A physician should be able to identify any
dis-equilibrium in the above and should be able to guide the
patient to re-establish the equilibrium and he should
simultaneously be able to identify the disease and provide
appropriate treatment.
This combination of defence and offense strategy can provide the
best results and this system is called Symbio-health.
Sword and shield strategy
Modern medicine has very good sword to work on offence strategy
where as Ayurveda has very good defence strategy (shield)for
health protection and to win the battle both the sword and shield
are required
Hence if Ayurveda and modern medical world works hand in hand
many problems of health care can be solved and expenditure
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Noble contribution of Ayurveda to modern day
health scenario
In this era of life style disorders Panchakarma and Rasayana therapy is
the only hope for health care, WHO has accepted the same from TMs
In the area of prevention of the diseases – Metabolic, genetic
disorders , allergic, auto-immune diseases, Seasonal variations, Aging /
Geriatric ,
Alternative therapy - Allergic disorders, auto immune disorders,
Rhematoid arthritis & other collagen disorders,
disorders Parkinson’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, Skin disorders, Gastro – intestinal disorders
Complementary area of cooperation – Cancer, DM, IHD, CVA,
Iatrogenic disorders, Br Asthma, Neuro - muscular disorders,
Psychosomatic diseases – Ulcerative colitis, IBS, Psychological
disorders – Stress syndromes, Anxiety neurosis, Sleep disorders,
MSD, Joint Disorders
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Weaknesses
In appropriate en-effective, unresponsive educational system
Half hearted Government support
Sub standard condition of Ayurvedic teaching Institutions
Poor status of Government run Ayurvedic Institutions
Loss of faith of Ayurvedic physicians in their own system
Misconception among public regarding delayed effect of Ayurvedic drugs
Media creation of toxic effects of TMs due the use of minerals and metals
No linkage/ understanding / collaboration between the patron countries of
Ayurveda to counter the negative market strategies
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Need to develop effective components of medicine
Anaesthesia
Analgesia
Antibiotic
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Resource crunch - Medicinal Plants
Cultivation
Training of farmers for cultivation and collection of herbal
material
Collection and preservation
Marketing of herbal material
Minimum support price for medicinal produce
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Threats
What is Ayurveda?
Whether herbal medicine is Ayurveda ? Herbal pharmacological
studies and inclusion of them in IPC
Whether life style & dietetics is Ayurveda?
Whether vegetarianism and spiritual way of life is Ayurveda?
TSMs without philosophical & scientific base v/s Ayurveda
Massage therapies v/s Ayurveda (Panchakarma)
Herbal Medicine/Phytopharmaceuticals / Neutraceuticals
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World wide surge has created problems
Demand for safety and efficacy data of highest level citing various
reports & regulation of the countries using these medicines (JAMA).
Strict regulation of education, practitioners & pharmacies of TMs.
Availability of authentic source material, over exploitation and non
compliance of good agricultural practices in the field of herbal
medicines.
Commercialization of Trade of herbs leading to exploitation,
adulteration, trade jealousies.
Biodiversity act / Natural resource preservation Act
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World wide surge has created problems
Problems of IPR due to the world wide commercialization.
Misuse of TM practices for sheer commercialization by non
qualified or improperly qualified practitioners in various
developed countries due to non availability of regulatory
procedures.
Regulatory norms being formulated by various countries
without properly understanding the fabric of TMs.
Professional rivalries of pharmaceutical industry of the systems
and practitioners
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To Sum up
World is eagerly waiting for the help of Ayurveda in solving their
health problems
Govt. of India is ready to offer financial help for the development of
Ayurveda as international brand
All the stake holders of Ayurveda i.e. researchers, practitioners,
teachers, law makers, professional organizations of Ayurvedic
practitioners have to respond to call of the time
“Now we have to perform or we will perish.”
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