Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced for thousands of years by millions of people in India and other countries. Many people report positive results from using ayurvedic medicine for various health issues. However, there is a lack of rigorous scientific studies to prove the efficacy and safety of ayurvedic medicine. Some of the challenges in conducting research on ayurvedic medicine are:
- The complexity and variability of ayurvedic formulations and practices
- The difficulty in standardizing and measuring the outcomes of ayurvedic interventions
- The ethical and legal issues in using animal products or metals in ayurvedic preparations
- The lack of funding and collaboration among researchers and practitioners