Yoga and Ayurveda are the integral part of the Indian medical system. It was discovered by our ancient seers through long-drawn and arduous research continued over centuries, said Union Minister (Independent charge) of Ayush, Sripad Naik.
The Union Minister was here in the holy city to inaugurate a programme held to release Ayurveda products launched by Maharshi Patanjali Trust at Parmarth Ashram under the Bhupatwala area of the district.
Naik said Uttarakhand had been long known for Ayurvedic plants. "Uttarakhand has its presence since the Puranic time when Hanumanji came here in search of Sanjivani, the rare medicinal plant," he said, adding that 177 countries have so far embraced yoga.
"Time is not far off when the whole world will realise its efficacy. It is time now to reach down to the grass roots," the Union Minister said.
Swami Chinmayanand, head of Parmarth Ashram, said Ayush department should shoulder a great responsibility reposed in it. "With life style undergoing a sea-change, several abnormalities are coming up. Generally, the people rush to allopathic medicines. However, increasing number of people are now evincing interests in Ayurveda and Yoga," he said.
Swami Karmveer, director of t Maharshi Patanjali Trust, informed that at present over two dozen Ayurved products have been launched. He said 81 types of violence are mentioned in Ayurveda. "For each type, a different herb and Yoga asan is mentioned in the Charak Sanhita," he said.