AYUSH
Encyclopedia
The Department of Ayurveda
, Yoga
and Naturopathy, Unani
, Siddha
and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is a part of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the Government of India
.
In collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR), AYUSH set up a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
(TKDL) in 2001, to prevent grant of "bed"patents on traditional knowledge and biopiracy
, further the digital library
is being developed on codified traditional knowledge on Indian systems of medicines such as Ayurveda, Unani
, Siddha And Yoga. As an important measures nearly 8,05,000 Ayurvedic formulations, 98,700 Unani formulations, and 9,970 Sidha formulations have been transcribed in patent application format in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
standards.
Department of Ayush zone-II has conducted compounder training camp in ELURU from January 17 to Jaunuary 31. In the Training Camp They have exhibited herbal plants given valuable information
Ayurveda
Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
, Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
and Naturopathy, Unani
Unani
Unani-tibb or Unani Medicine also spelled Yunani Medicine means "Greek Medicine", and is a form of traditional medicine widely practiced in South Asia...
, Siddha
Siddha medicine
The Siddha medicine is one of the oldest medical systems known to mankind. This system of medicine originated from south Indian Tamil traditional medicine, as part of the trio Indian medicines - ayurveda, siddha and unani. This system was very popular in ancient India...
and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) is a part of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
.
In collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is South Africa's central and premier scientific research and development organisation. It was established by an act of parliament in 1945 and is situated on its own campus in the city of Pretoria...
(CSIR), AYUSH set up a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library is an Indian digital knowledge repository of the traditional knowledge, especially about medicinal plants and formulations used in Indian systems of medicine. Set up in 2001, as a collaboration between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and...
(TKDL) in 2001, to prevent grant of "bed"patents on traditional knowledge and biopiracy
Biopiracy
- Biopiracy and bioprospecting :Bioprospecting is an umbrella term describing the discovery of new and useful biological samples and mechanisms, typically in less-developed countries, either with or without the help of indigenous knowledge, and with or without compensation...
, further the digital library
Digital library
A digital library is a library in which collections are stored in digital formats and accessible by computers. The digital content may be stored locally, or accessed remotely via computer networks...
is being developed on codified traditional knowledge on Indian systems of medicines such as Ayurveda, Unani
Unani
Unani-tibb or Unani Medicine also spelled Yunani Medicine means "Greek Medicine", and is a form of traditional medicine widely practiced in South Asia...
, Siddha And Yoga. As an important measures nearly 8,05,000 Ayurvedic formulations, 98,700 Unani formulations, and 9,970 Sidha formulations have been transcribed in patent application format in five languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
History
The department was established in March 1995 as the Department of Indian Systems of Medicines and Homoeopathy (ISM&H).The department is charged with upholding educational standards in the Indian Systems of Medicines and Homoeopathy colleges, strengthening research, promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants used, and working on PharmacopoeiaPharmacopoeia
Pharmacopoeia, pharmacopeia, or pharmacopoea, , in its modern technical sense, is a book containing directions for the identification of samples and the preparation of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society.In a broader sense it is...
standards.
Department of Ayush zone-II has conducted compounder training camp in ELURU from January 17 to Jaunuary 31. In the Training Camp They have exhibited herbal plants given valuable information
Bodies under AYUSH
Bodies under the control of the Department of AYUSH are:- Research councils
- National Institutes (Education in Indian Medicine):
- National Institute of Ayurveda, JaipurJaipurJaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
(NIA) - National Institute of SiddhaNational Institute of SiddhaNational Institute of Siddha is the premier institute in Siddha medicine situated at Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established to provide research and higher studies facility and help in securing global recognition for the Siddha system of medicine....
, ChennaiChennaiChennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
(NIS) - National Institute of HomoeopathyNational Institute of HomoeopathyNational Institute of Homoeopathy is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy , Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt...
, KolkataKolkataKolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
(NIH) - National Institute of Naturopathy, PunePunePune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
(NIN) - National Institute of Unani Medicine, BangaloreBangaloreBengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
(NIUM) - Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, JamnagarJamnagarJamnagar is a city and a municipal corporation in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city was built up substantially by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji in the 1920s, when the district was known as Nawanagar. The district lies just to the south of the Gulf of Kutch and is...
, Gujarat (IPGTR) - Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, New DelhiNew DelhiNew Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
(RAV) - Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New DelhiNew DelhiNew Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
(MDNIY)
- National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
- Indian Medicine Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), Mohan, Uttaranchal (a public sector undertaking)
- Professional councils
- Central Council of HomoeopathyCentral Council of HomoeopathyCentral Council of Homoeopathy is a statutory apex body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Deptt. of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homoeopathy...
(CCH) - Central Council of Indian MedicineCentral Council of Indian MedicineCentral Council of Indian Medicine is a statutory body under Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy , Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, set up in 1971 under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, which was passed in 1970...
(CCIM)
- Central Council of Homoeopathy
- Pharmacopoeia Commission
- Indian Pharmacopoeia CommissionIndian PharmacopoeiaIndian Pharmacopoeia Commission is the official drug administration agency of India. The IPC sets standards for all drugs that are manufactured, sold and consumed in India. The set of standards are published under the title Indian Pharmacopoeia which has been modelled over and historically...
- Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian System of Medicine
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
- Traditional Knowledge Digital LibraryTraditional Knowledge Digital LibraryTraditional Knowledge Digital Library is an Indian digital knowledge repository of the traditional knowledge, especially about medicinal plants and formulations used in Indian systems of medicine. Set up in 2001, as a collaboration between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and...
(TKDL)
External links
- Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Official website
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Official website
- The First AyurvedaAyurvedaAyurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
Hospital accreditted by NABHNABHNABH is an acronym for National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers is a constituent board of Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations...
is the AyurVAID Hospital, Domlur, Bangalore