The importance and the urgent need of research in traditional system of medicine including Ayurveda has been felt at all levels after the Alma Ata Declaration of WHO-"Health for all by 2000 AD". The potentialities of Ayurveda such as basic principles of health, its well founded humoral theory, certain unique concepts of etiopathogenesis, preventive medicine (Swastha Vrittam) and therapeutic regimens of various stress disorders may be well utilized in present times for Primary Health Care all over the world. In the present context, there is a great scope of research in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine on scientific parameters to evaluate the legitimate role of Ayurveda in primary health care and effective global health care delivery.
Key words: Ayurveda, Swastha Vrittam, Research in Traditional System of Medicine, Primary Health Care
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