Herbs play a big role in the formulation of ayurvedic medicines. Use of locally available plants is emphasised significantly in the ayurvedic system of medicine.
Abstract: The origin of Ayurveda has been traced to around 6000 BCE. The first recorded medical texts evolved from the Vedas. More than 1.5 million practitioners are using this traditional medicinal system for health care in India. It is estimated that 7800 manufacturing units are involved in the production of natural health products and traditional plant-based formulations in the nation, which requires more than 2000 tonnes of medicinal plant material annually.
The authors are Associate Professor and Director respectively at National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan. dr.yadavcr@gmail.com. The article should be cited as Yadav C.R., S. Sharma, 2020. Quality of Life: An Ayurvedic Approach, Geography and You, 20(3): 10-15
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