Ambiversive nature of Indian population in disease management: what is the need of the hour?

Authors

  • Nagesh Kamath Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Sumit Bhatia Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India
  • Srinivasa Rao Sirasanagandla Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India

Keywords:

Ayurvedic, Medicine

Abstract

Allopathic and ayurvedic medicines have been used since ages, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. Not a single allopathic drug manufactured until date is free from side effects. Then why is allopathic medicine still preferred? Mainly because everyone of us need quick relief and/or fast action. In the case of HIV, cancer, stroke, myocardial infarction, medical emergency and/or casualty cases ayurvedic medicines are either unavailable or can’t be used.

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Published

2017-01-27

How to Cite

Kamath, N., Bhatia, S., & Sirasanagandla, S. R. (2017). Ambiversive nature of Indian population in disease management: what is the need of the hour?. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 3(5), 924–925. Retrieved from https://www.ijbcp.com/index.php/ijbcp/article/view/1131

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 5 (2014): September-October 2014

Section

Letter to the Editor