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eCAM Advance Access published online on November 2, 2008
eCAM, doi:10.1093/ecam/nen071
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Sustainable Traditional Medicine: Taking the Inspirations from Ancient Veterinary Science

Sanjeev Rastogi1,2 and Krishna Kaphle3

1State Ayurvedic College & Hospital, 2Department of Holistic Medicine, BMCRC, Vatsala Hospital, Tulsi Das Marg, Lucknow, India and 3Veterinary Teaching Hospital, IAAS, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal

Rapid reduction in natural resources as a consequence to the expanded urbanization, global warming and reduced natural habitat posed a considerable threat to the sustainability of traditional medicine. Being completely dependent upon natural resources like herbs, minerals and animal products, traditional medicine would possibly rank first in order of extinction of heritage if an alternative way is not considered well in time. In reference to the use of animal products, Ayurveda presents some unique examples where animals are used without causing harm to them and so without posing a threat to their existence. In the current context, when natural resources are facing a threat to their existence, a revisit to these ideas may give us a new insight to refine our look at natural resources used in traditional medicine.

Keywords: Ayurveda – sustainable traditional medicine – veterinary science

For reprints and all correspondence: Sanjeev Rastogi, Department of Holistic Medicine, BMCRC, Vatsala Hospital, Tulsi Das Marg, Lucknow, India. Tel: 91-94150-22955; E-mail: rastogisanjeev{at}rediffmail.com

Received March 4, 2008; accepted October 10, 2008


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