Research, biomedicine and Ayurveda: From evidence-based medicine to evidence-informed healthcare

As the search for effective treatment Covid-19 intensifies, traditional medicine systems are receiving increasing attention from researchers as well public. While scientific rigour is non-negotiable, there remain fundamental issues to be addressed when bringing evidence systems. Here we examine some of these pertaining Ayurveda and underlying philosophical underpinnings, suggest potential ways move forward. We find an ability emerge cage “biomedicalism” its foundational reductionism essential appropriate research in Ayurveda. caution against pursuing by just mimicking modern highlight need use science tools methods understand explore healthcare. emphasise transdisciplinary A balance between evidence-based evidence-informed healthcare required.