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What is the significance of Rig-Veda in the context of traditional medicine and herbal healing practices in India?
What is the significance of Rig-Veda in the context of traditional medicine and herbal healing practices in India?
- It has no relation to traditional medicine
- It is considered as one of the oldest treatises mentioning therapeutic usages of Indian plants (correct)
- It was created during the modern era, around 1800 AD
- It primarily focuses on surgical procedures
Why has the significance of traditional medicines like herbal medicine decreased in India in recent times?
Why has the significance of traditional medicines like herbal medicine decreased in India in recent times?
- There are no side effects associated with allopathic medicines
- Because herbal medicines are not effective at all
- Due to the easy availability and fast action of conventional allopathic medicines (correct)
- The government banned the use of traditional medicines
What is the main reason people are now looking for alternative medicines like herbal medicines?
What is the main reason people are now looking for alternative medicines like herbal medicines?
- To increase the use of allopathic medicines
- To reduce the efficacy of medical treatments
- To support the pharmaceutical industry
- To avoid the side effects and high costs associated with allopathic medicines (correct)
What role does Indian traditional medicine, particularly herbal medicine, play in healthcare provision worldwide?
What role does Indian traditional medicine, particularly herbal medicine, play in healthcare provision worldwide?
What title is given to India due to its abundance of medicinal herbs?
What title is given to India due to its abundance of medicinal herbs?
What is the significance of plants in Indian systems of medicine?
What is the significance of plants in Indian systems of medicine?
Why is mainstreaming traditional medicine like herbal medicine important for people?
Why is mainstreaming traditional medicine like herbal medicine important for people?
Which ancient Indian civilization showed evidence of a traditional medicinal system?
Which ancient Indian civilization showed evidence of a traditional medicinal system?
What forms the basis of treating diseases in Ayurveda?
What forms the basis of treating diseases in Ayurveda?
Which elements are considered as the composition of the human body according to Ayurveda?
Which elements are considered as the composition of the human body according to Ayurveda?
Which system of medicine originated in Greece and was later introduced in India by Arabs and Persians?
Which system of medicine originated in Greece and was later introduced in India by Arabs and Persians?
How does the Unani system of medicine prescribe treatment measures?
How does the Unani system of medicine prescribe treatment measures?
