PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Haridwar
The two-day international conference ‘Plants to Patients 4: Ethnopharmacology Beyond Times’ organised under the aegis of Patanjali Research Foundation and University of Patanjali concluded here on Wednesday. The conference conveyed a clear worldwide message that traditional healing systems of medicine are not merely based on belief but can form a foundation for the future of global healthcare, when supported by scientific research and evidence, the organisers said.
Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev while welcoming the distinguished guests at the conference stated that the convergence of research-driven, evidence-based medical science with the wisdom of the Vedic tradition would define the future direction of healthcare systems. He emphasised that the vast body of Indian medical knowledge, preserved for thousands of years, must now be presented with strong scientific validation.
Acharya Balkrishna said that, in addition to Ayurveda and Siddha, numerous traditional medical systems, such as Unani, Egyptian, Greek, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medicine, are practised worldwide. He stressed the importance of advancing these systems through thorough research and scientific validation to develop a holistic and preventive healthcare model that offers accessible, safe, and affordable solutions to people around the globe.
The conference witnessed the participation of eminent scientists, researchers, and medical experts from across the world, including Prof Domenico Vittorio Delfino, President of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology and University of Perugia, Italy; Prof Louis-Félix Nothias from Université Côte d’Azur, France and Prof Rudolf Bauer from the University of Graz, Austria.
