Author(s):
M. Srirama Chandra, K. Nandini, D. Chaitanya Dixit
Email(s):
Chandram143@gmail.com , Kapanandinireddy2004@gmail.com , chaithudixit@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00044 
Address:
M. Srirama Chandra1, K. Nandini2, D. Chaitanya Dixit3
1Dr. K V Subba Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Duapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2Dr. K V Subba Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Duapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3Dr. K V Subba Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Duapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Traditional medicine remains an important part of global healthcare, with India hosting six major AYUSH systems: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, Yoga, and Naturopathy. These Indian System of Medicine are strongly established in cultural heritage, are rapidly intersecting with modern integrative pharmacology, which focusses on patient-centered, evidence-based, holistic therapies. Despite their potential for preventative, chronic, and mental health therapy, challenges with standardisation, raw material quality, adulteration, and herb-drug interactions limit widespread acceptance. Analytical advances, such as chromatographic fingerprinting, DNA barcoding, and pharmacological validation, help to increase safety and efficacy criteria. Emerging fields like network pharmacology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning improve drug discovery and clinical trial efficiency. By combining ancient wisdom and modern science, AYUSH therapies provide a path to cost-effective, sustainable, and integrative global healthcare solutions.
Cite this article:
M. Srirama Chandra, K. Nandini, D. Chaitanya Dixit. Integrative Pharmacology of Indian Traditional Medicine System: Analytical Approaches to Standardize and Validate Ayush Therapies. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(3):299-6. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00044
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M. Srirama Chandra, K. Nandini, D. Chaitanya Dixit. Integrative Pharmacology of Indian Traditional Medicine System: Analytical Approaches to Standardize and Validate Ayush Therapies. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(3):299-6. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00044 Available on: https://ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-3-13
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