Medicine Wars

April 26, 2015 03:48 am | Updated September 23, 2017 12:50 pm IST

There is still no credible evidence of the effectiveness of homeopathy or ayurveda, say detractors. But every system has its own philosophy and can’t be judged by the same criteria, say supporters. Meanwhile, all five alternative medicines that fall under the AYUSH Ministry continue to thrive in India.

 

>Questions over science swirl, but AYUSH stands firm

India has never conducted any systematic review of any of the systems of medicine under AYUSH.

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> ‘Ayurveda believes every substance is medicine’

Interview with Dr. Dinesh Chandra Katoch, Joint Adviser (Yoga) in the AYUSH Ministry.

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>‘Are Randomised Control Trials really required?’

Interview with Dr. R.K. Manchanda, Director-General, Central Council for Research in Homeopathy.

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