Evaluating Ancient Indian History and Culture towards Malaria Control Measures Based on Traditional Knowledge System

Abstract

India, the country which incorporated its efforts towards (RAT) the innovation of light (AABHA) and that’s why it was named BHARAT. It depicts the country proceeding towards light of Truth (SAT), Consciousness (CHIT) and Bliss (ANANDA). Parallel to spiritualism, Indian Intelligentsia tried to protect the body from diseases, which is supposed to be temple of God. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to cure the diseases by natural means. The Objectives of the work is to cover historical aspect of disease treatment in ancient India, to appreciate customs and practices prevalent in ancient Indian societies for malaria control which was primarily based on traditional knowledge system by carrying out multi-sectoral inter disciplinary work. It is tried depict the approach of ancient Indian wisdom in treatment of malaria by different means i.e. Ayurveda, Herbs, Yoga, Mudras etc. This shows the vastness of Indian understanding of health which is worth following by modern science. However, Modern medical science is now embracing ancient Indian Health wisdom and pursuing enormous researches after experiencing inappropriateness of modern medical science. The burning example of it is AYUSH, to led researches in Ayurvedic, Yunani, Sindhi and Homeopathy ways of treatments.

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Akanksha Gupta, Amit K Singh, Abdul Qayum

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Akanksha Gupta, Amit K Singh, Abdul Qayum (2014). Evaluating Ancient Indian History and Culture towards Malaria Control Measures Based on Traditional Knowledge System. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS), 1(8), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-30737