Clinical trials for Ayurvedic Drugs...

To prevent spurious drugs flow in market, and make ayurvedic and herbal medicines – more acceptable and safe, Government of Kerla will launch clinical trial and safety study of proprietary and patented Ayurvedic Medicine.

The government received five applications for the study, which has been made mandatory for granting the license to manufacture and sell patented and proprietary medicines. 

The first clinical trial and safety study of Ayurvedic medicines will kick off in two weeks and will start the process with one product at Vaisyaratnam P S Varier Ayurvedic College, Kottakkal, to be followed by three in Government Ayurvedic College.

Trial will follow the WHO guidelines for research in traditional medicines and test shall be conducted for only those formulations which use ingredients mentioned in the approved list of 56 classical tests. Licenses will be provided for those preparations, which clear the test.

Three colleges will supervise the trials as they have ethical committees.

Experts welcomed the decision as it will prevent market from spurious drugs and create faith at Ayurvedic and Herbal medicine. However it is a small step, and a long way to go to establish Ayurvedic medicines more scientific proven. It may be milestone for further development of clinical trials, throughout India.

Hopes for better and bright future for Ayurvedic and herbal Medicines in India and whole world.


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