Write a short note on the alternative systems of health care in India

Question – Write a short note on the alternative systems of health care in India.

Answer –

India System of Medicine is a well-developed alternate system of health care which are considered to be Indian in origin or which have come from outside and assimilated into Indian culture.

It consists of six recognized systems of medicine. These are Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy. It is also known as AYUSH.

At present, there are 3167 hospitals, 26000 dispensaries, and 7 lakh registered practitioners in India. It has huge potential and is capable of solving major health problems because these are safe, effective, and inexpensive.

However, little effort has been made to set up a framework to standardize education or to promote research.

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