Perspective of Integrative Medicine in Nepal

• Prof. Dr. D. B Roka, Chief of Ayurveda Campus, IOM, TU, Nepal
• Dr. Shiva Ram Khatiwoda, Ayurveda Campus, IOM

The main Points of the Paper are as following:

Background: Nepal is a small country with rich cultural heritage and natural resources, but a developing socio-economy, in between two leading Asian giants, China and India. Nepal is still working to develop the agriculture, the main back-bone of economy, and other industries. A significant number of people work in foreign countries, and send remittance to home.

Nepalese concern for Medicine of any form is for: better health, better economy, and better life.

Ayurveda Practice in Nepal

• Prof. Dr. D. B Roka, Chief of Ayurveda Campus, IOM, TU, Nepal
• Dr. Aseem Baidya, Ayurveda Campus, IOM

The main Points of the Paper are as following:

Background: Buddha and Mount Everest have blessed the land, now known as Nepal. Nepal is also known for its huge natural resources and Ayurveda, probably the first human attempt for health and happiness.

Astanga Yoga: Eight Steps of Yoga

Many researches done in the past few decades recommend Yoga for better physical and mental health. Most of the people take some Asanas (physical postures) merely to be Yoga. Patanjali gave eight steps of Yoga to achieve ultimate goal. It’s broad philosophy is really helpful to all of us. Yoga is not merely for physical well-being; it’s for social and spiritual well-being of all. This is suitable for any human, irrespective of caste, colour, and sex and like that.

Importance of Ritucharya (ऋतुचर्या)

• Living harmoniously with the changing seasons
• Rules for health and happiness (i.e. swasthya). An attempt of scientific living.
• Thank the past. Learn from the Past. Live today. Think/Prepare for future.
• A stitch on Time saves Nine. (A timely effort will prevent more work later.)
• Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

1. Introduction

There are six ritus/seasons in Ayurveda, in Indian subcontinent.

How to write a scientific paper

A scientific paper should contain the following heading and sub-heading.

1. Title Page:
The title page includes the title of the article and the full name of all authors with their respective highest degree and institutional affiliation. It also includes the full name and address including the telephone number and e-mail address of the corresponding authors.

2. Abstract:
The meaning of abstract is “take out of”.

Basics of Scientific Method

The scientists have string curiosities. It is difficult to find the answers for all of them without logical solutions. It becomes necessary to define a problem, to experiment it, analyze it and then come to a conclusion. A scientific method helps to draw a definite conclusion.

What to do after BAMS?

You will be allowed to work as a registered practitioners. You need to give your output to the people. You return to the people from university. You reach the community. So some other skills are also needed. Technical know-how, Managerial skills, communicating skills, accounting, planning, budgeting, working with different community/persons, researches, basics of computer (at least don’t miss MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point, Internet/Email etc.) etc. will be useful to you. So its good to develop such characters and skills around/during your study years.

1. Government job- it is regarded as

General Method of Preparation of herbal medicine in Ayurveda

Different parts of plants are used in medicine. In the case of small herbs or bushes, the whole plant is generally used along with the leaves, stems, roots and flowers. Different parts of big trees like flowers, fruits, seeds, barks, heartwood (pith) and leaves are used in medicine. The exact parts of the plant, which are therapeutically very efficacious and, therefore, should be used in medicines (are described in the respective monographs).

These plants and their parts are generally available from forests, fields, parks, road sides, grocer shops and even form the kitchen. Generally,

Essential Medicine List

Essential Drug list of Ayurvedic medicine for Hospital

1. Ajeernahara (Digestive/Carminative)
i. Lashunadi vati
ii. Lavanavashkar churna
iii. Sandipana churna
iv. Hingavashtak churna
v. Shankha bhashma
vi. Chitrakadi vati
2. Aatisaraghnh (Antidiarrhoeal)
i. Bilwadi churna
ii. Dhatakyadi churna
iii. Mahashankha vati
iv. Bhuwaneshwor vati

Over the Counter Drug in Ayurveda

Following is a short version of Compound preparations commonly used in the Indian Subcontinent. This mainly includes the management of: Acidity, Constipation, Convulsion, Cough, Diarrhoea, Dysentry, Earache, Eye discharge, Fever Cold Malaise, Headache, Indigestion, Jaundice, Joints Pain, Leucorrhea, Parasitic Infestations, Painful Menstruation, Piles, Scabies, Leucoderma, Sprain, Toothache, Urinary Disorder, Vomiting, Care of Pregnant Woman and Mothers, Rejuvenating Agents, and Sleeplessness.