ABSTRACT
Most people know that they have some very effective remedies. It is necessary, however, that every approach to the problem should be made on the basis of scientific method and persons who are Ayurvedic, Unani physicians should have also full knowledge of modern methods. Dr. BN Dhavan, the then Director, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, advocated scientific evaluation of herbs and observed: “The disease pattern and health care needs of the country have changed significantly; the priorities were different when the texts of traditional systems of medicine were created.” Embracing modern methods, scientific investigation and innovations to explore and enhance ancient wisdom may be seen as an insult to its prestige and exalted status. A number of the reported clinical trials are scientifically unacceptable primary because of lack of adequate training in the conduct of scientific clinical trials, and lack of commitment to the scientific drill.
