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Ayurvedic and Unani medicines to be taken with caution, say experts

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Posted: Mar 03, 2008 at 0205 hrs IST

On the concluding day of International Society of Heart Research Conference, the speakers dwelt at length on the importance of Ayurvedic, Unani Medicines and herbal food products. The experts had a word of precaution, however, for those who take the medicines without consulting doctors.

Dr H.S. Buttar, the Head of Reproductive Toxicology Section, Drug Research Laboratories, Health and Welfare, Canada, in his address said that Ayurvedic and Unani medicines might interact with cardiovascular drugs to produce harmful effects in patients. He said people should always consult doctors before taking these formulations.

“Herbal food products, including grape juice, can also interact with the drugs for cardiovascular diseases. Collaborative efforts are required from patients, physicians and pharmacists as well as manufacturers of drugs, herbal products and food suppliers to minimise or prevent the potential risks,” said Dr Buttar.

Dr A Gopalakrishna discussed the role of cardiac G-protein-coupled receptors and highlighted the importance of targeting these in the context of coronary artery disease (CAD). Dr M. Bharthwal talked about the inflammation and hyperlipidemia in artherosclerosis with its role in signalling pathway.

Dr Shamim Ahmad of PGI and Bhoomika Goyal shared the N.S. Dhalla Award whereas Anuja Shah and Dr Preeti Mathew received the N.K. Ganguly Award for their paper presentations. Dr R Kler and Sumith R Panicker were selected for the Best Poster award.

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ayurvedic medicine by sujata on 31 Oct 2008

i think ayurvedic medicines r good for everyone since taken under supervision.some diseases like cold,cough,arthritis,fever do have good cure.gynae disorders have medicines which shows results.ayurvedic deals with natural products which not only cures but also good for whole body.it helps to detoxify body toxins,reduces stress,reduces weakness,helps to maintain side effects of our lifestyle.soayurvedic medicines when taken under prescription maintains healthy lifestyle

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