Evaluating Ancient Indian History and Culture towards Malaria Control Measures Based on Traditional Knowledge System.
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2014-08
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India, the country which incorporated its efforts towards (RAT) the innovation of light (AABHA) and that’s
why it was named BHARAT. It depicts the country proceeding towards light of Truth (SAT), Consciousness (CHIT)
and Bliss (ANANDA). Parallel to spiritualism, Indian Intelligentsia tried to protect the body from diseases, which is
supposed to be temple of God. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to cure the diseases by natural means. The Objectives of
the work is to cover historical aspect of disease treatment in ancient India, to appreciate customs and practices prevalent
in ancient Indian societies for malaria control which was primarily based on traditional knowledge system by carrying
out multi-sectoral inter disciplinary work. It is tried depict the approach of ancient Indian wisdom in treatment of
malaria by different means i.e. Ayurveda, Herbs, Yoga, Mudras etc. This shows the vastness of Indian understanding of
health which is worth following by modern science. However, Modern medical science is now embracing ancient
Indian Health wisdom and pursuing enormous researches after experiencing inappropriateness of modern medical
science. The burning example of it is AYUSH, to led researches in Ayurvedic, Yunani, Sindhi and Homeopathy ways
of treatments.
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Ancient Indian History, Antimalarial, Ayurveda, Charak & Susruta Sanhita, Medicinal Plant, Traditional Knowledge System
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Gupta Akanksha, Singh Amit K, Qayum Abdul. Evaluating Ancient Indian History and Culture towards Malaria Control Measures Based on Traditional Knowledge System. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies. 2014: Aug; 1(8) 181-190.