Unlock the potential of medicinal plants biodiversity to support the Indian systems of medicine, enlarge and deepen their acceptance, both nationally and globally, and to mainstream medicinal plants conservation and propagation in the developmental planning.
Mission
To formulate policies and schemes that will promote conservation of medicinal plants, both in-situ and ex-situ, ensure sustained supply of certified raw material of quality for the AYUSH and herbal industries, integrate medicinal plants cultivation in the agricultural cropping cycle and increase the export of value added products of quality and thereby create brand India in the International herbal markets.
Medicinal Plants – The Facts
1. India is one of richest countries in terms of 35 bio-diversity hotspot countries
2. Has 20 Agro Ecological Zones
3. More than 7500 plants (FRLHT) have known usage as medicinal plants out of 17000-18000 flowering plants in India
4. Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine have more than 90% formulations which are plant based
5. Ayurveda -more than 3000 years old system of medicine has widespread acceptance
6. Domestic production of medicinal plants-3,19,000 MT, about 19% of the production sourced through cultivation
7. 960 species used in trade of which 178 species traded in excess of 100 MT/Year
8. Exports of the order of 55-60000 MT. Psyllium husk and seeds being the largest exports
9. Two thirds of the herbal exports in the form of raw herbs and extracts
10. Ayurveda is widely practiced on the Indian subcontinent — more than 90 percent of Indians use some form of Ayurvedic medicine
Health Benefits of Ayurveda
Prevention
The traditional practice of Ayurveda is used to treat the cause as opposed to the symptom. It is therefore considered to be more preventative in nature than many other forms of medicine. Ayurveda can show you how to support your immune system and minimize the stress that often leads to imbalances and illness, getting to the root of the problem.
Daily Routine
Learning about Ayurveda can help you establish a dinacharya, or daily routine, to help you feel grounded, stable, and ready to start each day. Your daily routine might involve cleaning your tongue upon waking, practicing some yoga or meditation daily, and soothing your system periodically with a loving oil massage.
Ayurvedic Diet and Food Combining
Ayurveda has many diet and food combining suggestions to help maximize the agni, or digestive fire. Learning about your constitution and state of balance will help you determine which dietary choices are right for you.
Ayurvedic Herbal Support
Ayurveda has many insights into the world of herbal medicine. While we always encourage reaching out to a practitioner for additional guidance, discovering more about Ayurveda can help you learn more about Ayurvedic herbs, as well as which method of taking herbs is right for you.
Ayurveda for Beauty
The Ayurvedic perspective on beauty focuses on the whole being, body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda has tips for luscious hair, smooth skin, and more. Its holistic approach will leave you feeling beautiful from the inside out.
Ayurveda for Energy and Vitality
Ayurveda’s approach to energy and vitality is multifaceted, with a special focus on adrenal health. By supporting your adrenals and finding natural sources of energy, you can stay active and doing what you love without experiencing a crash or depleting yourself afterward.
What’s on the inside is what matters the most.
Of course, the quality of ingredients has a huge impact on how our products work. But we go beyond “the best” and “the rare”. We like our ingredients to be as natural and fresh as possible, just like the conversations we like to have.
