A concept of fusion medicine-where Ayurveda meets Allopathy

Authors

  • Bibek Raj Parajuli College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur (Kathmandu University)
  • Sanjib Koirala Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (Kathmandu University), Kathmandu, Nepal Research Mentee, NMVS Research Academy, Nepal Medical Volunteer Society, Morang, Nepal

Keywords:

allopathy, ayurveda, fusion medicine

Abstract

There is a constant debate on the efficacy of medical treatments using ayurveda versus allopathy. Staunch supporters of one method of treatment are quick to dismiss the other.  Ayurvedic medicines  are cheaper and have natural ingredients. Allopathic medicines are easily available in city areas. There are interactions  between ayurvedic and allopathic drugs if  taken together. Ingredients in herbs and dietary supplements may modify the intestinal pH or motility, inhibit or induce gut transporters or metabolizing enzymes and glucuronidation pathways. The fusion of ayurvedic and allopathic medicines has both advantages and disadvantages. There must be strict regulatory agencies to monitor the quality, purity, efficacy and potency of both ayurvedic and allopathic medicines.

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Published

2021-08-31

How to Cite

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Parajuli BR, Koirala S. A concept of fusion medicine-where Ayurveda meets Allopathy. Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences [Internet]. 2021Aug.31 [cited 2024May10];4(2). Available from: https://jkahs.org.np/jkahs/index.php/jkahs/article/view/497

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): JKAHS; May-Aug Issue (11)

Section

Viewpoints

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