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WHO Explores Ayurvedic Cures for Rheumatism
26 Aug
Summary
- WHO and ICMR to research Ayurvedic rheumatism treatment.
- Project aims to scientifically evaluate Ayurvedic claims.
- Research will explore underlying principles of Ayurvedic drugs.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is intensifying its focus on traditional medicines through a new collaborative research project based in Coimbatore. This initiative, stemming from the WHO Regional Director's emphasis on indigenous health resources, will explore Ayurvedic treatments for rheumatism.
A joint team comprising representatives from the WHO and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has visited the Ayurvedic Trust in Coimbatore. They are currently developing the details for this significant research endeavor.
The primary objective is to scientifically validate claims made about Ayurvedic cures for various rheumatic diseases. Following this, the project aims to investigate the fundamental principles behind the effectiveness of these traditional Ayurvedic drugs.
