12 Questions
What evidence suggests the presence of a traditional medicinal system during the time of the Indus Valley civilization?
Archeological evidence of Harappa and Mohanjodaro
What is the significance of plants in the Indian systems of medicine?
They are used by various streams of traditional healthcare practitioners
Who are the carriers of the local health care system in India?
Millions of people who cure diseases at home
What is the contribution of plants to the Indian systems of medicine?
Significant as raw material for making medical formulations
How does the traditional system of medicine in India function?
Through two major streams – the local health tradition and the classical scientific system of medicine
What is the focus of mainstreaming such medicine in India?
Importance for the people and integration with modern medicine
What is the significance of Rig-Veda in the context of traditional medicine?
It is considered as one of the oldest treatises of human knowledge, mentioning therapeutic usages of plants in the Indian subcontinent
Why has the significance of traditional medicines decreased in India?
Because conventional allopathic medicines are more readily available and act faster
Why are people now looking for alternative medicines like herbal medicines?
Because of the increasing side effects and cost of allopathic medicines
What is the role of traditional medicine in rural and remote areas?
It is considered as a major healthcare provider and is depended upon by a large section of people for their primary healthcare
Why is India called the 'botanical garden of the world'?
Due to its rich traditional knowledge and heritage of herbal medicine, making it the largest producer of medicinal herbs
Why are conventional allopathic medicines used in large scale despite the presence of traditional medicines?
Because conventional allopathic medicines are easily available and act faster
Test your knowledge about the traditional medicine and herbal healing practices in India. Explore the origin and development of medicine in India, and learn about the therapeutic usages of plants mentioned in the Rig-Veda, one of the oldest treatises of human knowledge.
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