THANJAVUR: Allopahy and Indian systems of medicine such as Ayurveda and Siddha should complement each other, said Robert Saper, Director of Integrative Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Boston University.
Saper, who was here to attend a two-day seminar on ‘Standardisation and quality control of Ayurveda and Siddha medicines” at Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) University, said that Allopathy should take the aesthetic philosophy, physical, mental and social aspects of Ayurveda and Siddha medicines. Ayurveda and Siddha medicines should take the standardisation process in allopathy.
He said that research has to be done on the safer aspects of metal-based Siddha and Ayurveda medicines. SASTRA has done extensive research on that and proved that they were safe. But still, much more has to be done, Saper said. “I still have the concern about the safety of metallic drugs,” Saper said. SASTRA was taking the leadership role in this direction. It had created a Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM) and is the approved drug testing centre. “Enough expertise is available in India to conduct research on the safety of metallic drugs.”
He is doing research in alternate system of medicine, yoga cure for chronic back pain and acupuncture effect on patients.
Signs MoU
He signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SASTRA University on behalf of Boston University for taking up joint research in Indian System of Medicine.
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