What is it about?
This review explores the safety and toxicity of Ayurvedic and herbal drugs, emphasizing the risks of improper use of herbs and herbo-mineral formulations. It delves into historical Ayurvedic texts and modern research to examine safety measures established in traditional practices and proposes Ayurpharmacoepidemiology as a new interdisciplinary approach to address safety concerns.
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Why is it important?
-Public Health: The growing global use of Ayurveda and herbal medicines demands robust safety and toxicity evaluations to prevent adverse effects. -Traditional Wisdom Meets Modern Science: Combining ancient Ayurvedic insights with contemporary scientific methods ensures safe and effective medicinal use. -Restoring Trust: Addressing safety concerns can enhance the credibility and global acceptance of Ayurveda.
Perspectives
-Ayurpharmacoepidemiology: Emerging as a critical field to systematically evaluate the safety of Ayurvedic formulations. -Policy and Practice: Findings can inform regulatory frameworks and clinical practices to ensure patient safety. -Global Impact: Advancing Ayurveda with safety at its core could cement its place as a trusted, globally recognized healthcare system. This review bridges historical knowledge and modern science, highlighting the urgent need for safety-focused advancements in Ayurvedic medicine.
Dr. Manish Kumar Gautam
Assam Down Town University
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This page is a summary of: Ayurveda Medicines and Safety Apprehension: Need to Incite Ayurpharmacoepidemiology, Current Traditional Medicine, October 2024, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/0122150838299739240821165924.
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