Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Dear Dr Smita, There are a lot of pre-clinical studies going on here in Jamnagar Ayurvedic colleges. Dr Vijay himself has been a witness to them. There should be adequate clinical trials also for these medicines. The misconceptions which the commercial companies have created in the minds of people (eg ayurvedic preparations have toxic metals) should be removed. -Anupama From: smita sontakke <smitaavanti@...>Subject: (unknown)netrum Date: Saturday, 10 January, 2009, 12:50 PM Hello Everybody, I totally agree with all the issues that have been raised. There are controversies regarding the use of Ayurvedic medicines. I myself have seen cases of rheumatoid arthritis on long term treatment with some Ayurvedic formulation, the patient’s condition deteriorating gradually and ultimately the patient landing in coma. When retrospectively analysed the cause was found to be some heavy metal poisoning. But at the same time let’s not forget the advantages of ayurvedic medicines. As, Thawani sir and Gharpure mam have rightly said most of the current problems with Ayurvedic medicines may be because proper procedures of manufacture are not followed. Even modern medicines have limitations. There are certain diseases for which there is no cure in modern medicine, for e.g. osteoarthritis. Many Ayurvedic medicines are claimed to be effective in treating such conditions. Such claims are usually based on ancient literature available and there are no randomized, controlled clinical trials to support these. It is necessary to conduct clinical trials of such medicines to prove/disprove the claims and if found safe and effective establish the medicine as standard therapy for diseases not cured by modern medicines. Regards, Dr. Smita Sontakke Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Click here. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi, Yes I agree. Of the list of Ayurvedic institutions provided by Dr Bashaar, I have visited few like BHU Benaras and Jamnagar. I am aware that clinical studies are being carried there now. BHU is ahead in these. I had been to both, for workshops to sensitise them on Pharmacovigilance of Ayurvedic formulations and related issues. I admit that now Ayurveda is opening to newer knowledge and practices. Even though this realisation has started lately, it is welcome sign. I wish more Ayurvedacharyas would have been participating in this discussion. Can our members contact Vaidyas known to them and motivate them to join the discussion? We still have couple of days left. We would have gained from their participation. Vijay > > From: smita sontakke <smitaavanti@...> > Subject: (unknown) > netrum > Date: Saturday, 10 January, 2009, 12:50 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello Everybody, >  > I totally agree with all the issues that have been raised. There are controversies regarding the use of Ayurvedic medicines. I myself have seen cases of rheumatoid arthritis on long term treatment with some Ayurvedic formulation, the patient’s condition deteriorating gradually and ultimately the patient landing in coma. When retrospectively analysed the cause was found to be some heavy metal poisoning. >  > But at the same time let’s not forget the advantages of ayurvedic medicines. As, Thawani sir and Gharpure mam have rightly said most of the current problems with Ayurvedic medicines may be because proper procedures of manufacture are not followed. > Even modern medicines have limitations. There are certain diseases for which there is no cure in modern medicine, for e.g. osteoarthritis. Many Ayurvedic medicines are claimed to be effective in treating such conditions. Such claims are usually based on ancient literature available and there are no randomized, controlled clinical trials to support these. It is necessary to conduct clinical trials of such medicines to prove/disprove the claims and if found safe and effective establish the medicine as standard therapy for diseases not cured by modern medicines. >  > Regards, >  > Dr. Smita Sontakke > > > Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Click here. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Go to http://in.messenger./ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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