From Tradition to Translational Practice: Expanding the Frontiers and Scope of Integrative Medicine in the Present Era

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Pankaj Sharma and Sanyogeeta A Dixit

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https://doi.org/10.15415/jmrh.2025.121001

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Ayurveda, Global healthcare, Integrative ayurveda, Integrative medicine

Abstract

Background: The integrative approach in medicine is steadily on the rise in the modern era. Combining knowledge from several fields allows for a deeper comprehension of complicated phenomena and creative answers to critical issues. By bridging the gaps, this holistic approach fosters synergy and advances knowledge in an array of domains.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the scope and potential of Ayurveda-based integrative approaches in contemporary healthcare for developing evidence-based, holistic, and globally relevant models.

Methods: The scope of integrative medicine in the present era has been assimilated and analyzed through the Samhitas, standard Ayurvedic texts, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science–indexed scientific journals, standard textbooks of medicine and allied health sciences, news and updates, online articles, and resources from international healthcare and medical institutions. Intending to develop evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine data and initiate collaborative integrative healthcare models, Ayurveda takes an integrative approach that considers individualized treatment plans, evidence-based practices, cultural and societal considerations, and translational methodology to achieve the P4 Medicine, aptly the Integrative Ayurveda Medicine.

Results: Ayurveda, with its holistic approach to healthcare management, has the longest uninterrupted tradition of healthcare practice. Incorporating emerging knowledge into Ayurveda whilst maintaining fundamentals shall certainly provide comprehensive opportunities to address global healthcare requirements. Western medicine has gained its current acknowledged position as mainstream modern medicine through its openness to learn from the contemporary disciplines of sciences, application of technological advancements, and continued adoption of evidence-based approach.

Conclusion: The concept of an integrative healthcare approach, particularly concerning Ayurveda, has the potential to yield significant benefits in addressing the long-term requirements of creating a more contented, joyful, and peaceful global community.

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Pankaj Sharma and Sanyogeeta A Dixit. From Tradition to Translational Practice: Expanding the Frontiers and Scope of Integrative Medicine in the Present Era. J. Multidiscip. Res. Healthcare. 2025, 12, 1-14

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