CARI To Jointly Research On Ayurvedic Formulation To Manage Diabetes

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) of the Ministry of Ayush, on Monday launched a research project to evaluate the potential of an Ayurveda formulation to treat diabetes.

They signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Natural Product Studies (SNPS), Jadavpur University, Kolkata to mark the beginning of a collaborative research project to probe the potential of "Vidangadi Lauham"-- a classical Ayurvedic formulation -- in the management of diabetes.

This research project, to be launched on an experimental basis with animals, "holds immense potential in the field of Ayurveda research, aiming to establish a strong scientific foundation for the use of Vidangadi Lauham in diabetes management," said the Ministry.

The research aims to conduct biophysical characterisation and analyse the biological activity of medicinal plants. It will contribute significantly to the preservation and restoration of India’s rich medicinal plant heritage.

"The findings will be instrumental in developing high-quality, safe, and effective Ayurvedic formulations for combating diabetes and its complications," the Ministry said. Furthermore, the project highlights the need for a comprehensive database to validate the health benefits of medicinal plants, ensuring their credibility in the global healthcare landscape.