Herbal Market

The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and AROGYA Expo began here on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the ancient Indian system of medicine has the potential to strengthen the global healthcare systems. In a message read out at the inaugural function of the event, Modi also reiterated the government's commitment to promote Ayurveda. Ayurveda has the potential to strengthen the global healthcare systems as it focuses on providing comprehensive remedies to various health problems and lays equal emphasis on prevention, nutrition and mental health, the prime minister said. Modi expressed confidence that the four-day meet will expedite the promotion of Ayurveda at the global level and asked the delegates to come out with a new blueprint for the purpose. The event is being attended by over 5,500 delegates, including about 350 overseas delegates from 54 countries. Addressing the event, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state government is working

It isn't just overuse that is dangerous; oftentimes one is unable to distinguish between the good and bad, as seen in the case of medicinal mushrooms

'Without ayurveda, unani isn't complete and without unani, ayurveda isn't complete', says an Unani practitioner

Herbal segment in India accounts for 41% of the Rs 45,000 cr personal care market

Author takes a long hard look at the naturals market and what is fuelling its growth so rapidly