The Ancient Indian Knowledge System and the Medical Sciences

Abstract

The article discusses ancient Indian ideas and thought processes that are related to modern medicine and health. Ethnopharmacological Importance Medicinal plants have been used by humans for centuries to treat their health conditions, making them one of the oldest known remedies. They have a significant role in the formulation of indigenous systems of medicine in various countries. Furthermore, they are now being incorporated into products such as herbal teas, health supplements, and nutraceuticals. There has been a global resurgence of interest in medicinal plants, including in India, which has led to extensive research and activities in this field. People are turning to Indian culture and attempting to integrate it into their daily lives because ancient Indian medical sciences are considered superior to modern allopathic treatments. Wearable health monitoring is the focus of numerous ongoing research projects, enabling healthcare monitoring from anywhere. Ancient India had advanced clinical information systems in place. The archaeological evidence from Mohenjo-daro and Harappa reveals the high level of civilization in matters of sanitation and hygiene. A study of the Vedas indicates that all four texts contain numerous references to various aspects of medicine. The Atharva Veda, in particular, is considered an encyclopedia of medicine. Additionally, Ayurveda, known as the science of life, is regarded as an Upa Veda or subsidiary subject of the Atharva Veda. In this article, we provide glimpses of the medical science that prevailed in ancient India. The proposed article aims to justify the concepts of ancient Indian medical sciences.