Evidence-based Ayurveda

<p>This groundbreaking work calls for the overhaul of traditional Ayurveda and its transformation into a progressive evidence-based practice. </p><p>This book begins by looking back at the research of the last three centuries Indian medicinal plants and Ayurveda in a twenty-first-century context. The first part of this book explores the limitations of contemporary Ayurvedic pharmacognosy and pharmacology discussing the challenges the practice faces from research and clinical trials. It makes a compelling argument for the necessity of change. The second part of the book defines and elaborates upon a new scientific path taking the reader from identification of the herb through all stages of drug development. </p><p>An essential tool for herbal drug development this text is designed for knowledgeable students practitioners and scholars of Ayurveda pharmacy and herbal medicine.</p>