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| Evidence Based Validation of Indian TraditionalMedicine – Way Forward |
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| DOI：10.15806/j.issn.2311-8571.2015.0018 |
| KeyWord:Indian traditional medicine, AYUSH, Ayurveda, Chemical profiling, Plant metabolomics |
| Author | Institution |
| Pulok K Mukherjee* |
School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University,
Kolkata - , India |
| Ranjit K Harwansh |
School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata , India. |
| Shiv Bahadur |
School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata , India. |
| Subhadip Banerjee |
School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata , India. |
| Amit Kar |
School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata , India. |
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| Abstract: |
| Evidence based validation of the ethno-pharmacological claims on traditional medicine (TM) is the need of the day for its globalization and
reinforcement. Combining the unique features of identifying biomarkers that are highly conserved across species, this can offer an innovative
approach to biomarker-driven drug discovery and development. TMs are an integral component of alternative health care systems. India has a
rich wealth of TMs and the potential to accept the challenge to meet the global demand for them. Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and
Homeopathy (AYUSH) medicine are the major healthcare systems in Indian Traditional Medicine. The plant species mentioned in the ancient
texts of these systems may be explored with the modern scientific approaches for better leads in the healthcare. TM is the best sources of
chemical diversity for finding new drugs and leads. Authentication and scientific validation of medicinal plant is a fundamental requirement of
industry and other organizations dealing with herbal drugs. Quality control (QC) of botanicals, validated processes of manufacturing, customer
awareness and post marketing surveillance are the key points, which could ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of TM. For globalization of
TM, there is a need for harmonization with respect to its chemical and metabolite profiling, standardization, QC, scientific validation,
documentation and regulatory aspects of TM. Therefore, the utmost attention is necessary for the promotion and development of TM through
global collaboration and co-ordination by national and international programme. |
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