Global Scenario of AYUSH and Insight into Ayurved Concept in Diabetes
Abstract
1987 the ‘Alma–Ata’ declaration by WHO stated the evaluation and promotion of traditional medicines. A department called Department of “Indian System of Medicine” was created in March 2003 with a focus for development of traditional system of medicine. Today the globalization process of Ayurved has reached many nations due to the efforts of AYUSH ministry, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic situations. The global Ayurvedic market is estimated to be worth $14.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.2% from 2024 to 2030. Ayurved described Diabetes Mellitus (DM) as Madhumeha. This ancient evidence-based system of medicine enumerated various herbs and formulations for its management, which needs scientific validations. Prameha which is described as the ‘Pre-Diabetic’. These two traditional systems, Ayurved and Unani, emphasize that the first and foremost principle of prevention as well as the treatment of any Diabetes.
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