Importance of ayurvedic medicine in national health delivery system.

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1 Importance of ayurvedic medicine in national health delivery system. Presented By, Md. Afjalus Siraj Pharmacy Department Gono Bishwabidyalay, Bangladesh

contents 1. Ayurvedic Medicine 2. History of Ayurvedic medicine 3. Importance of Ayurveda 4. Use of Plants 5. Internal Application of Ayurvedic herbs 6. External Application of Ayurvedic herbs 7.

2 contents 1. Ayurvedic Medicine 2. History of Ayurvedic medicine 3. Importance of Ayurveda 4. Use of Plants 5. Internal Application of Ayurvedic herbs 6. External Application of Ayurvedic herbs 7. Types of Ayurvedic herbs 8. Importance of ayurvedic herbs in healthcare system 9. WHO statements 10. Perspective of Bangladesh 11. Required government steps 12. Contribution of Pharmaceutical institution for the development of ayurvedic medicine 13. Case study

Ayurvedic medicine The term "Ayurveda" combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda means "the science of life.

3 Ayurvedic medicine The term "Ayurveda" combines the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda means "the science of life. Ayurvedic medicine interconnects the body s constitution and life forces. Using these concepts, ayurvedic physicians prescribe individualized treatments, including compounds of herbs, diet, exercise and lifestyle recommendations.

History of Ayurvedic medicine Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and first found in the Rigveda and the Atharveda. Gradually it was spread throughout Tibet and China by Buddhist monks.

4 History of Ayurvedic medicine Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and first found in the Rigveda and the Atharveda. Gradually it was spread throughout Tibet and China by Buddhist monks. When the Arab world became a hub of international science and medicine; ayurvedic medicine also flourish. Ayurvedic medicine continues to be practiced in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan in present time. In the United States, ayurvedic medicine is considered complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

5 Importance of Ayurveda 1. Ayurveda is to promote health, increase immunity and resistance and to cure Disease. 2. The two main aims of Ayurveda are maintenance of this equilibrium and its repair in case of any imbalance and derangement.

Currently, more than 600 herbal formulas and 250 single

6 Use of Plants Ayurvedic treatments mainly rely on herbs and other plants, including oils and common spices. Currently, more than 600 herbal formulas and 250 single plant drugs are included in the "pharmacy" of Ayurvedic treatments.

Internal Application of Ayurvedic herbs For internal consumption, ayurvedic medicines come in the form of encapsulated herbs, fresh herbs, flower essences and

7 Internal Application of Ayurvedic herbs For internal consumption, ayurvedic medicines come in the form of encapsulated herbs, fresh herbs, flower essences and essential oil dilutions. Sometimes when the curative diseases involves organs like heart, lungs, liver, kidney etc. the media is usually water, honey, oil, ghee and milk.

8 External Application of Ayurvedic herbs The externally applied medicines are mainly in the form of essential oil blends, ointments, lotions, massage oils or paste. External application treatment is used mainly to cure joint problems, dizziness, muscular problems, wounds, cuts and other skin diseases.

9 Types of Ayurvedic herbs Taking the various characteristic features of the herbs into consideration, Ayurvedic herbs are classified into three main groups : Herbs related to the sensory organ Herbs related to general ailments Herbs related to the soul

10 Importance of ayurvedic herbs in healthcare system Ayurvedic Herbs Clinical Significance 1. Ginseng, Aloe, etc. Relief from the diseases by removing the metabolic toxins from our body, boost up immunity & purify the blood. 2. Guduchi, Barberry etc. Serve as a tonic which increases one's nutrition thus helping in the rejuvenation of the body cells and tissues

11 Importance of ayurvedic herbs in healthcare system Ayurvedic Herbs Clinical Significance 3. Honey, Turmeric etc. Promote healing of wounds such as abscesses, eruptions and cuts. 4. Black pepper, Sandalwood etc. Reduce the heat produced in our body due to various factors

12 Importance of ayurvedic herbs in healthcare system Ayurvedic Herbs Clinical Significance 5. Camphor, Gotu kola etc. Energizing and increasing the total activity of the body. 6. Aloe, Sandalwood etc. Acting as an antiseptic with high medicinal value.

13 Importance of ayurvedic herbs in healthcare system Ayurvedic Herbs Clinical Significance 7. Cloves, Peppermint etc. Improve appetizing qualities. 8. Chamomile, Ginger etc. Act as cardiac stimulants, promote blood circulation and thereby preventing from heart related diseases

14 Importance of ayurvedic herbs in healthcare system Ayurvedic Herbs Clinical Significance 9. Turmeric Fight the growth of foreign particles in our body like germs, harmful microbes and bacteria. 10. Sandalwood, cinnamon etc. Act as astringents which is used for blood clotting or arresting the discharge of blood, mucus etc from our body

15 WHO STATEMENTS 80% of world population use traditional medicine for primary health care 3 Ayurvedic medicine is in number 3 in position in terms of popularity among world people

16 WHO STATEMENTS 75% People in France has used traditional medicine at least once in their life 77%. of pain clinics in Germany provide acupuncture as the primary treatment to treat pain.

17 Perspective of Bangladesh 48% people sought treatment from traditional providers. 47% people who had sought treatment from traditional providers were poor defined as those whose monthly household income was less than BDT 10, % people who live in countryside, are mainly interested to take this treatment due to. 1. Low cost 2. Availability 3. Less side effects 4. Mental satisfaction

18 Perspective of Bangladesh Households sought treatment from traditional providers generally for women and children. People suffered from. Fever Pain common colds Anemia helminthiasis and nutrition eye infection, common dental diseases ear problems. are generally take treatment from the traditional prescribers.

19 Required Government steps Strengthen drug administration to ensure the quality of traditional medicine. Introduce an appropriate medicine testing laboratories service to ensure the quality. Establish training centres for service providers and manufacturers. Increase awareness among the population about the service variety and quality of traditional medicine. Further research should be done on the cost-effectiveness of traditional medicines, pharmacology of natural products, characterization of natural products, synthesis of natural products, product development and possibility of commercialization of traditional medicine.

20 Contribution of Pharmaceutical institution for the development of ayurvedic medicine Pharmacy department of various local university continuously involve in research of ayurvedic medicine. Continuous work on new lead discovery from natural origin and lead optimization is carried out. Ayurvedic medicine formulation development and cross check of their traditional claim is also continuously carried out.

21 CASE STUDY- 1 Institution: Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay Used Ayurvedic formulation: Arogyavardhani Indication: It is used in the treatment of liver disorder. Experimental Design on animal model Dose: Arogyavardhani (10 & 50 mg/kg) was administered orally for 14 days continuously and at the last day at 1 h before the D-galactosamine injection. Conclusion: Arogyavardhani has hepatoprotective effects against D-galactosamine induced hepatic damage.

22 CASE STUDY- 2 Institution: Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay Used Ayurvedic formulation: Sarivadyarista Indication: Hepatoprotective, cooling agent, tonic. Experimental Design on animal model Dose: Sarivadyarista (10 & 20 mg/kg) was administered orally for 14 days continuously and at the last day at 1 h before the D-galactosamine injection. Conclusion: Sarivadyarista has shown hepatoprotective activity against D-Galactosamine induced hepatotoxicity in model rats.

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