AYUSH Department is running a special programme for malaria control in the malaria affected areas of the state. In this programme, the distribution of homeopathic medicine Malaria Off-200 has been done in two phases.
In the survey of health department, malaria disease was found to be quite less prevalent after the distribution of Ayurveda medicine in these villages. In some areas, 80 to 90 percent reduction has been found. Last year 70 lakh population was administered homeopathic medicine Malaria Off-200 in two phases by the Department of AYUSH. In the malaria affected areas, special research has also been done by the Government Homeopathic College, Bhopal on the patients.
AYUSH Department is developing herbal gardens in the state for the purpose of creating awareness among the general public about medicinal plants and how to use them in common diseases like fever, cough etc.
At least 16 medicinal plants are being planted in the herbal garden of each health and wellness centre. Along with this, the general public is also being motivated to plant those plants in their homes. Citizens were motivated to plant the medicinal plant Giloy in their homes during the Corona period in the state. Along with this, information was given about using the decoction of Giloy medicine.
In Ayurveda, the medicinal plant Giloy has been described as the best medi cine to boost immunity in humans.
At present 362 health and wellness centres are being operated in the state.
Along with this, approval has been given for the establishment of 400 new health and wellness centres by the Department of AYUSH. Through these centres by doing yoga, pathology, medicinal and natural tests in rural areas, information is being provided about what type of diet and lifestyle helps is staying healthy and disease free.