India’s Focus on Traditional Medicine Systems

India’s focus on traditional medicine systems emphasizes the integration, standardisation, and global promotion of indigenous medical knowledge, particularly AYUSH systems, to strengthen preventive healthcare, wellness, and holistic health outcomes as part of national public health strategy.

Targeted Segments

  • General population seeking preventive and wellness-oriented healthcare
  • Rural and tribal communities with traditional healthcare practices
  • AYUSH practitioners and healthcare institutions
  • Medicinal plant cultivators and traditional knowledge holders
  • Wellness and health tourism participants

Major Systems of Traditional Medicine in India

  • AYUSH Systems: Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy form the core traditional medical systems.
  • Folk and Tribal Medicine: Community-based and region-specific traditional healing practices.

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