Grant opportunities for Ayurveda research and development: call for impact research publications for the cause of global acceptance

Abstract

Ayurveda ‘the science of life’ is one of the oldest known medical systems originated in India during 3000 BCE as an oral tradition. Dalhana, Sarngadhara and Bhavamisra compiled works in Indian Medicine during middle ages of India. Medical works of Sushruta and Charaka were translated into Chinese language in the 5th century and Arabic/ Persian language during the 8th century. The Arabic works originally from the Ayurvedic texts reached Europe by the 12th century. During colonial British rule, Ayurveda was neglected by the British Indian Government, to favour modern medicine. However the independent India has managed to bring Ayurveda and other traditional medical systems to mainstream. Ayurveda became a part of the Indian National health care system with establishment of hospitals for Ayurveda in the country. Up to 80 percent of people in India use some form of traditional medicine including Ayurveda.