Ayurvedic Phytotherapy in India

Abstract: Medicinal plants are an important element ofs ubcontinental indian medical systems and have been practised for enturies. In one of these forms of traditional medicine- the»Ayurvedic Medicine« (the science of a long life) - more than 3000 species were used. Today more than 1000 are still used. Most of these plants have been studied scientifically to some degree and in many cases the active principle(s) ore known. This article presents O brief introduction into Ayurvedic phytotherapy by using selected complex remedies as examples. The current and future rote of ayurvedic phytotherapy is further discussed with reference to paticular scientific studies an these medicinal plants and their preparations.

Keyword(s): Ayurvedic medicine

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