Khare C.P. (ed.) Evidence-based Ayurveda: Defining a New Scientific Path

Routledge, 2019. — 325 p. — ISBN: 9780367357092This groundbreaking work calls for the overhaul of traditional Ayurveda and its transformation into a progressive, evidence-based practice.This book begins by looking back at the research of the last three centuries, Indian medicinal plants, and Ayurveda in a twenty-first-century context. The first part of this book explores the limitations of contemporary Ayurvedic pharmacognosy and pharmacology, discussing the challenges the practice faces from research and clinical trials. It makes a compelling argument for the necessity of change. The second part of the book defines and elaborates upon a new, scientific path, taking the reader from identification of the herb through all stages of drug development.An essential tool for herbal drug development, this text is designed for knowledgeable students, practitioners, and scholars of Ayurveda, pharmacy, and herbal medicine.The legacy and logical steps for a new therapeutic regimen
The need for liberal regulations for promoting evidencebased Ayurveda
Each and every step of AYUSH will have a far-reaching impact
To move with the times: expand the knowledge base of Ayurveda
The classical age in countries that are now leaders in herbal medicine
Avoiding scientific inquiry is not possible now
Ayurvedic pharmacognosy and pharmacology: in modern perspective
How classical procedures lost ground
Identification of proper herbs: a new scientific route
Pruning of classical formulations: suggested process
The pragmatic nature of Ayurveda: no restrictions on revising old formulations
Basic steps: for restructuring Ayurvedic formulations
Hidden secrets of clinical success: super power of “Sacred Word”
Defining a new scientific path by switching over to modern pharmacognosy, pharmacology and research protocols
Identification of medicinal plants by voucher specimen
DNA barcoding: a breakthrough in authentication of raw herbs
Modern extraction methods and standardization of extracts
Markers for quality control of herbal drugs
Pharmacological actions of chemical constituents
Pharmacological screening of Ayurvedic drugs by experimental studies
An enigmatic approach in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: from holistic approach to disease-specific concepts
Unbiased research: lifeline of evidence-based Ayurveda
Threat to classical reputation by dubious herbs and substitutes
Red list of medicinal plants: a threat to Ayurvedic formulations
Ayurvedic education system: a path-breaking study reflecting the elements of evidence-based Ayurveda