DAVV INDORE (M.P.

)
Research Paper
On
“Scope of Ayurveda in Medical
Treatment”

Submitted to:
Submitted by:
Prof. Ms. Vibha Gupta Buddh Pratap
Rathore
MBA-FT (2-year)
IVth SEM

“SCOPE OF AYURVEDA IN MEDICAL TREATMENT”

ABSTRACT
India has a glorious history on Ayurveda. The process, theories and philosophies that were
described on Ayurveda text are the basis of all the activities that are used to prevent the diseases
by Indian and neighboring counties people.

Nowadays, people are fed up with this congested, synthesized, unnatural and suffocating
environment. They want to return back to nature. This reversed path has also affected the
treatment system. People have started to be conscious about their health. They have started to
think about the food they eat, the place they visit and the medicine they use. Obviously, they
prefer natural things for their proposes to synthesized and unnatural things. Ayurveda is also a
natural therapy since it interrelates the living body to biological, mental and spiritual activities
and prescribes the natural herbal and metallic medicine taken from our surrounding. So people
prefer Ayurveda and its products. In this context, numbers of visitors to the Ayurveda Health
Services have dramatically increased during these years.

According to National Ayurveda Health Policy, Government has planned to establish new
Ayurveda health services and make all the services well-equipped in proportion to the population
density, public demand and participation. So the new Ayurveda Health services are being
established in different parts of country not only in government sector but also in private sectors
RSM's Research Institute of Health Sciences & Management (R I H S M) was established.
Dhanwantari Ayurveda hospital and Research Center is one of the examples of private Ayurveda
hospital.

Similarly for the research, modernization and development of Ayurveda, recently between the
government of China and Nepal had an agreement to establish National Ayurveda research and
training center in Kathmandu and Nepal side is doing homework to establish Herbal garden,
hospital and research center in Terai region may be by the government of India.
In this research the primary data collected through questionnaire helps to analyze the scope of
ayurveda in the medical treatment that guides to conclude which factors is responsible for the
increasing demand of ayurveda.

Introduction:
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine that has a known and traceable history of
prevalence in India at the least for the past 5000 years. It is one of the oldest systems of medicine
in the World and yet the fact that as much as 80 % of the population in India and a lesser
proportion around the globe utilize this form of medicine at some point of time is a testimony to
its contemporary relevance. The term Ayurveda combines two Sanskrit words AYUS which
means life and Veda which means knowledge or science.

WHO has defined the traditional medicine as” It is the sum total of the knowledge, skills and
practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether
explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health, as well as in the prevention, diagnosis,
improvement or treatment of physical and mental illnesses”.

The WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy paper 2002-2005 explains that traditional,
complementary and alternative medicine attracts the full spectrum of reactions, ranging from
uncritical enthusiasm to uninformed skepticism. Yet the use of traditional medicine remains
widespread in developing countries. In many parts of the world, policy-makers, health
professionals and the public are wrestling with the question about the safety, effectiveness,
quality, availability, preservation and further development of this type of health care. Meanwhile,
in many developed countries, complementary and traditional medicine is becoming more and
more popular. The percentage of the population, which has used complementary and traditional
medicine at least once, is 48% in Australia, 50% in Canada, 42% in USA, 38% in Belgium and
75% in France.

In many parts of the world expenditure on TM/CAM is not only significant, but growing rapidly.
In Malaysia, an estimated US$ 500 million is spent annually on this type of health care,
compared to about US$ 300 million on allopathic medicine. In the USA, total 1997 out-of-pocket
CAM expenditure was estimated at US$ 2700 million. In Australia, Canada and the United
Kingdom, annual CAM expenditure is estimated at US$ 80 million, US$ 2400 million and US$
2300 million respectively.

The scope of Ayurveda in government sector is also increasing. In 75 districts BAMS doctors are
servicing. Ayurveda Hospitals are being equipped with all the facilities. There is not any
discrimination on Ayurveda Manpower in regard to all facilities and grade than the manpower of
other therapies.

Literature Review:
Earlier Research has been done on Scope of Ayurveda in sport medicine by Dr.C. Suresh Kumar
M.D, PhD.. Triveni Nursing Home, Vanchiyoor, Trivandrum, Kerala State- 695035, and India.
That was based on overall care of an athlete at all levels, both amateur and professional.

I am doing research on scope of Ayurveda in medical treatment. Where I am getting individual

thought of some people in this field on the basis of questionnaire provided them and analysing it.

Rationale:
Ayurveda is a national method of therapy/treatment in India and Nepal. Like the Heritage of
Himalayas and water resources, the original practices, manuscripts, records of Ayurvedic
treatment and medicinal use of abundant herbs has taken an important role in both countries
With a view to effectively towards Ayurvedic treatment, for this Ayurveda Health Policy has
been made.

So I want to provide some observation of the people about this traditional treatment and to
promote such a great practices in India again because we are rich in natural things since ancient
time.

Objective:
Principal objectives is to improve health condition of mass people and make them self-reliant on
health service by officially and utmost utilizing local medicinal herbs and medical entities which
are easily available and can be used. For the accomplishment of the objectives identified by the
National Health Policy, 2048 (1992), the specialty of Ayurvedic treatment which has been
preserving health and curing diseases from ancient times is timely.

Research Methodology:
This research involves following methodology—

1. Research Type: It is descriptive in nature where real facts and figure used.

2. Sample Size: It is of 75-people Data.

3. Method of Data Collection: Primary data is collected for research.

 4. Sample Technique: Simple random sample technique is used.

5. Statistical Tools: For analysis Table and graphs is used with the help of SPSS statistical
software.

6. Data Collection: Raw data is collected through questionnaire and General information is
collected through internet.

Data Interpretation:

Frequency Table

Age
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid 18-25 32 45.7 45.7 45.7
25-35 15 21.4 21.4 67.1
35+ 23 32.9 32.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

The above table and graph shows the involvement of different Age groups in this survey which
results the maximum data is collected between age group [18-25] around 45.7% of total sample
size thereafter comes group [35+] around 32.9% and rest from the group [25-35].
 Family Types

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Joint 28 40.0 40.0 40.0
Nuclear 42 60.0 60.0 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

There is majority of nuclear family found in the current survey which is during the survey found
majority of nuclear family which is about 60%. And percentage of Joint family is 40%. That
results the independency of the individual of the family.
 Income Group
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Below 1lacs 19 27.1 27.1 27.1
Bet 1-5lacs 41 58.6 58.6 85.7
Above 5lacs 10 14.3 14.3 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

In this data about 58.6% people belongs to between 1-5 lacs and rest of people falls in the
category of Below 1 lacs and Above 5 lacs which is about 27.1% and 14.3% resp. that raise a
question of the affordability the treatment expenses that sometimes play major role while
selecting options. So beside interest of treatment method someone can choose other because of
affordability.

Awareness

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 67 95.7 95.7 95.7
No 3 4.3 4.3 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
Awareness of medical treatment is very common in a person that’s why percentage of awareness is
very high (95.7%) because everyone is involved directly or indirectly here through engaged in
some treatment.

Preference

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Ayurveda 8 11.4 11.4 11.4
Allopathy 56 80.0 80.0 91.4
Homeopathy 4 5.7 5.7 97.1
Biochemics 2 2.9 2.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
According to above graph in current trends people prefers Allopathy treatment (around 80%) and
Ayurveda treatment holds second position which is about 11.4% and rest is covered by
homeopathy & Biochemics.

Selection Reason
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Easily Available 34 48.6 48.6 48.6
More Effective 23 32.9 32.9 81.4
Lesser Cost 2 2.9 2.9 84.3
Permanent Treatment 5 7.1 7.1 91.4
Faster Effect 6 8.6 8.6 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
For their preference most of the people has selected the easily availability (48.6%) of the
treatment. Which is very important aspect then effectiveness (41.5%) of the treatment which is
selected for ayurveda but it lacks the availability of everywhere, so need to work out on this
factor.

Steps Taken

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Take medicine from shop 2 2.9 2.9 2.9

Go to doctor 49 70.0 70.0 72.9

Treatment in Home 9 12.9 12.9 85.7
Ignore 10 14.3 14.3 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
Maximum patient use to go to doctor for treatment which is about 73% and 12.9% do in home
that can do treatment by self knowing the traditional practices.

Chosen Ayurveda

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 50 71.4 71.4 71.4

No 20 28.6 28.6 100.0

Total 70 100.0 100.0
Around 71.4% people have taken benefits of Ayurvedic treatment which is good shine for
future scope and rest of the people will switch to these practices very soon.

Practices Known

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 58 82.9 82.9 82.9
No 12 17.1 17.1 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
Above graph pointed out the craze of the Ayurvedic treatment which is about 82.9% among
the people who know the ayurvedic practices that helps to cure their diseases by self in home.

Practices Idea
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid From magazines 18 25.7 25.7 25.7
News Papers 13 18.6 18.6 44.3
TV Shows 7 10.0 10.0 54.3
Internet 7 10.0 10.0 64.3
References 25 35.7 35.7 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

According to the graph maximum people get knowledge about the ayurveda by their references
that already benefitted. Which is about 35.7% Also health magazines contributed lot in this
section that is about 25.7% and rest is contributed by News papers, TV Shows, and Internets.
 Getting Products

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid General Shops 6 8.6 8.6 8.6
Medical Shops 45 64.3 64.3 72.9
Health Centers 14 20.0 20.0 92.9
Ashrams 5 7.1 7.1 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

Maximum people get their medicines from medical shops (64.3%) which are more popular than
other sources. Also health centers in the competition as per above data next to medical shops
(20%).
 Facility Satisfaction

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 32 45.7 45.7 45.7
No 38 54.3 54.3 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

Most of the people are not satisfied with facility available near to their location in the city that is
about 54.3% beside the choice of ayurvedic treatment.
 Facility Availability

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Ayurveda 39 55.7 55.7 55.7
Homeopathy 6 8.6 8.6 64.3
Allopathy 23 32.9 32.9 97.1
Biochemic 2 2.9 2.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

Above graph shows the how important the availability of facility for people to choose their
required treatment and get benefitted otherwise they shift to the other. Here survey says if all the
treatment facility equally available then most of the people (55.7%) will prefer Ayurveda among
others.
 Future Demand

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid yes 59 84.3 84.3 84.3
No 11 15.7 15.7 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

It doesn’t matter currently what people use to prefer according to their need but maximum
(84.3%) say’s demand will increase in future if it is available to the nearby location of people.
And people will get habitual about ayurvedic treatment as currently most of the people are
habitual of Allopathic.
 Encourage Others

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Yes 47 67.1 67.1 67.1
No 23 32.9 32.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

Also because of their benefits most of people recommended to others after realization of its
effects to the diseases. That records about 67.1%.
 “Factors That Encourage people to Choose Ayurvedic treatment”

Permanent Treatment

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Agree 24 34.3 34.3 34.3
Strongly Agree 37 52.9 52.9 87.1
Dis Agree 8 11.4 11.4 98.6
Strongly Dis 1 1.4 1.4 100.0
Agree
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 Side Effect
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Agree 25 35.7 35.7 35.7
Strongly Agree 40 57.1 57.1 92.9
Dis Agree 5 7.1 7.1 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 Good Faith

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Agree 33 47.1 47.1 47.1
Strongly Agree 32 45.7 45.7 92.9
Dis Agree 5 7.1 7.1 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 Cost Effective

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Agree 31 44.3 44.3 44.3

Strongly Agree 30 42.9 42.9 87.1

Dis Agree 9 12.9 12.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0

Comparatively Beneficial

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Agree 28 40.0 40.0 40.0

Strongly Agree 28 40.0 40.0 80.0

Dis Agree 13 18.6 18.6 98.6

Strongly Dis Agree 1 1.4 1.4 100.0

Total 70 100.0 100.0

 Relief

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Agree 49 70.0 70.0 70.0

Strongly Agree 20 28.6 28.6 98.6

Dis Agree 1 1.4 1.4 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 Older Age Preferences

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Agree 32 45.7 45.7 45.7

Strongly Agree 36 51.4 51.4 97.1

Dis Agree 2 2.9 2.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 Treatment In Home

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Agree 46 65.7 65.7 65.7
Strongly Agree 22 31.4 31.4 97.1
Dis Agree 1 1.4 1.4 98.6
Strongly Dis Agree 1 1.4 1.4 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 User Friendly

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Agree 40 57.1 57.1 57.1

Strongly Agree 28 40.0 40.0 97.1

Dis Agree 2 2.9 2.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
 Highly Rely

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid Agree 36 51.4 51.4 51.4

Strongly Agree 25 35.7 35.7 87.1

Dis Agree 9 12.9 12.9 100.0
Total 70 100.0 100.0
Factor Analysis
Almost each and every Factor mentioned above in graph shows positive response from the
people involved in data collection through questionnaire, which is very healthy results for this
research. So in future these factors help to choose ayurveda in the treatment and scope of this
treatment is very high, as per current collection of data.

Conclusion of Project

As per above study of tables and graph that came after analysis of data, is very positive response
from the people related to the scope of ayurveda in medical treatment. For this proper awareness
and availability of centre’s is required to attract the people because of lack of such type of
facilities in the near location of people most people diverted to rest of treatment facility available
in the nearby location, Or they move only if they not get positive effective in their other
treatment. So for the encouragement of such type of people need to take necessary steps like
health centre in near location. Because to become again rich in traditional treatment need to
focus on this.
References:
http://www.ayurnepal.com/en/scope-of-ayurveda.html
http://fampra.oxfordjournals.org/content/23/3/317.full
Books:

1. Ashtanga Sangraha (Dr. Shyam Mani Adhikari)

2. Ayurveda Bigyan (Dr. Chandra Raj Shapkota) .
3. Ayurveda Saar Sangraha Dr. Aishworya Shresth

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