Innovative Alliance: Blending Tradition and Science for Asthma Relief

The Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu partners with Pankajakasthuri India to validate a poly-herbal asthma treatment under AYUSH. The collaboration aims to scientifically enhance trust in traditional remedies through extensive research and governmental support, blending traditional wisdom with modern science.

The Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu has forged a pivotal partnership with Kerala-based Pankajakasthuri India Private Limited. This collaboration aims to validate a poly-herbal formulation for bronchial asthma within the AYUSH framework, promising advancements in scientific approaches to traditional medicine.

The agreement, inked by Dr. Zabeer Ahmed of CSIR-IIIM and Dr. J. Hareendran Nair of Pankajakasthuri, underscores a mutual commitment to community health and sustainability. It emphasizes the scientific backing and governmental support that are critical in fostering public confidence in AYUSH products.

Under the project, CSIR-IIIM will conduct comprehensive phytochemical, in-vitro, and in-vivo studies, along with toxicity assessments. This initiative is seen as a stride towards integrating traditional knowledge and modern science, laying the groundwork for future innovations in integrative medicine.

(With inputs from agencies.)