Scientific research needed in ayurveda: Valiathan

Kottayam, Aug 28 (PTI): Renowned medical educationist Dr.M S Valiathan today said shortage of scientific research was the main reason for ayurveda not getting due recognition at international level. Valiathan, speaking at a lecture on "ayurveda in the eyes of science", organised by Mahatma Gandhi University and Darsana Cultural Centre here, said india, already devleoped in scientific and technical fields, had the capacity to fill up the shortage. He said a consistent effort was needed to utilise the scientifc research studies fruitfully. One difference between ayurveda and modern medicine was that many philosophical and theological factors were inherent in ayurveda, he said, adding Scientifc research studies were needed for proving this. The studies conducted by the centre would definitely prove the importance of ayurveda. In modern science mercury was considered as poison but a kind of vermilion produced from mercury was used as medicine in ayurveda, Valiathan said.

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