Research methodology in Ayurveda – advances and recommendations

Abstract

Like any other science, even the science of Ayurveda envisages certain principles and concepts that have been either imbibed or developed from different contemporary fields of knowledge that were existing during its development phase. Hence, the system had grown based on the concepts that were proposed and propagated by the Darshanas (Philosophies) which were suitably modified for the development of many other concepts suitable to explain and apply various technical, conceptual and practical queries. These concepts became the basis of the whole science upon which it stands even today. But today, the scenario has changed and the acceptance of any fact or science is through an evidence-based system. Hence time requires that even though there are many instances where Ayurveda has proved to be a better option that can give cure even to the toughest of health problems, it is quite necessary that they are properly researched and the data is well presented to make it get the recognition that it rightfully deserves. The present paper deals with what and how we can develop the research modules to cater for the present need of Ayurveda.