Traditional Medicine and Herbal Healing Practices in India Quiz
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What evidence suggests the presence of a traditional medicinal system during the time of the Indus Valley civilization?

  • The integration of traditional medicine with modern medicine
  • The mainstreaming of traditional medicine
  • Archeological evidence of Harappa and Mohanjodaro (correct)
  • The recognition of over 6,500 species of plants in India

    • What is the significance of plants in the Indian systems of medicine?

  • They are recognized by over 6,500 species of plants in India
  • They have evolved with the philosophical system of medicine
  • They are integrated with the modern medicine
  • They are used by various streams of traditional healthcare practitioners (correct)

    • Who are the carriers of the local health care system in India?

  • Millions of people who cure diseases at home (correct)
  • Integration with the modern medicine
  • Practitioners of snake bite treatment
  • Recognition of over 6,500 species of plants in India

    • What is the contribution of plants to the Indian systems of medicine?

    <p>Significant as raw material for making medical formulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the traditional system of medicine in India function?

    <p>Through two major streams – the local health tradition and the classical scientific system of medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of mainstreaming such medicine in India?

    <p>Importance for the people and integration with modern medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Rig-Veda in the context of traditional medicine?

    <p>It is considered as one of the oldest treatises of human knowledge, mentioning therapeutic usages of plants in the Indian subcontinent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the significance of traditional medicines decreased in India?

    <p>Because conventional allopathic medicines are more readily available and act faster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are people now looking for alternative medicines like herbal medicines?

    <p>Because of the increasing side effects and cost of allopathic medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of traditional medicine in rural and remote areas?

    <p>It is considered as a major healthcare provider and is depended upon by a large section of people for their primary healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is India called the 'botanical garden of the world'?

    <p>Due to its rich traditional knowledge and heritage of herbal medicine, making it the largest producer of medicinal herbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are conventional allopathic medicines used in large scale despite the presence of traditional medicines?

    <p>Because conventional allopathic medicines are easily available and act faster</p> Signup and view all the answers

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