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Background :
It is a well-known fact that throught our country
there exist numerous self-reliant and autonomous Folk
traditions of local health care in tribal, as well as other
rural areas. The carriers of these traditions are the millions
of local village healers, midwives, housewives, travelling
monks, artisans farmers etc. These traditional practices deal
with a number of basic health areas such as mother and
child care, food and nutrition, treatment of common
ailments and homeremedies. In some communities there
also exist special traditions I ike bone setting, vishachikitsa,
treatment for certain chronic ailments, diagnostic methods
such as nadi pariksha etc.

What is LSPSS?

The LSPSS is an All India network
of individuals, groups ar.d organisations

committed to the cause of revitalization

of the Indigenous Systems of health care
and the widespread folk health traditions
that exist throughout the country.

The

major objective of the Samithi is to work

for the reconstruction of ‘Lok Swastika
Paramparas’ (Local Health Traditions)

and in this process to modernise the

autonomous and self-reliant model of
primary health
Indian Society.

care

existing in the

Many of these local traditions are validated when
evaluated in the light of the indigenous health sciences
like Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani. It is however necessary
to free oneself from the western ethno-centric outlook on
'Science' inorder to gain a fuller appreciation of the indi­
genous sciences.
It is a fact that in spite of their great potential the local
paramparas are today in a weakened state. It is however,
our conviction that a revitalization of these traditions can
be brought out about by encouraging an interaction of
these traditions with the organized Indian systems of
Health, i.e. Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani etc Because of
the symbiotic relationship between these indigenous
sciences and the Lok Swasthya Paramparas, such an inter­
action would lead, on the one hand to the strengthening
of the Lok Swasthya Paramparas and on the other hand
vtould breathe more life into the theories of these systems
which need to re-establish their contact with the larger
Indian Society. This process of revitalisation, we believe
is the creative and appropriate way to MODERNISE primary
health care in the Indian context. It is with this under­
standing that the LSPSS was formed as a network, in
December 1985, when over 30 organisations and many
individuals from all over the country met at the Kashele
viHage of Maharashtra to share their experiences.

Objectives of the Samithi

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Undertake surveys and documentation of the Lok
Swasthya Paramparas in the country.

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Create centres for training, research and documenta­
tion of Indigenous Health Sciences.

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Institute fellowships, study/ travel grants for folk
practitioners.

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Establish an active network of Indigenous health
scientists and other individuals and groups who can
contribute to the Samvardhan work.

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Conduct and encourage policy studies and on its
basis, make recommendations to all concerned and
work towards their implementation.

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To establish medicinal gardens, forests, nurseries
and promote the same in collaboration with indivi­
duals, institutions, local bodies, religious trusts etc.

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Design, disseminate and promote the preparation of
science education materials on indigenous health
sciences inclusive of Lok Swasthya Paramparas and
to work for the incorporation of such materials in the
curricula of schools, colleges and any other educa­
tional processes.

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To organise conventions, exhibitions, workshops, etc.
to highlight exchange, inform, and evaluate work in
this field.

Membership :

Any individual or organisation subscribing to the
objectives of the LSPSS can enrol as an associate member.
Category
1. Individual members
- income less than Rs. 1000/- p.m.
- income more than Rs. 1000/- p.m.
- Folk medical practitioners
2. Institutional members

Membership fee

Rs. 25/- p.a.
Rs. 50/- p a.
Rs. 5/- p.a.
Rs. 50/- p.a.

Activities :
The LSPSS has a large number of groups affiliated to
it: These groups are institut ions/organisations engaged in
manifold activities working in various parts of the country,
while some are specifically working on Lok Swasthya
Paramparas and Indigenous system of Health Care. The
LSPSS wishes to eventually establish a network of inde­
pendent, yet interlinked groups throughout the country.

There are several activities undertaken individually by
the LSPSS field groups. Besides there are activities which
are co-ordinated at a national level.

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Science Conventions :
Every year the LSPSS org
nises state level science conventions in states where
there are active field groups. Conventions have been
organised on themes like 'Ayurvedic Science of Nutri­
tion' (1986, Kalady, Kerala), traditional medicine and
Immunology (1 988, Ahmedabad) traditional medicine
and mother & child care.

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Publications :
The LSPSS has commenced th
publication of two serials. One a popular bi-monthly
publication in English, Hindi and Tamil. The other a
series of technical monographs published as a quarterly
in English and Hindi. Besides, there is also a news­
letter which serves to link various field groups and
members. This is published as a quarterly in Hindi and
English.

Field Group Activities:

1.

The two major activities of the field groups are
(a)

(b)

Creation of herbal gardens and nurseries and
Organising of training camps for local health practi­
tioners on subjects such as - plant identification and
medicinal uses, basic technology of processing plants
to prepare medicine, diagnosis and treatment of
common ailments food and nutrition etc.

(c)

Establishing an active and continuous dialogue and
co-operation amongst folk practitioners and practi­
tioners of Indigenous systems of Health.

(d)

To promote an understanding and appreciation of the
self-reliant and autonomous nature of folk traditions.

(e)

To survey, collect and documents as thoroughly as
possible the local health traditions and examine them
with the help of scientists of the Indigenous systems
of Medicine.
Coordinated National Programme :

2.

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Special Training Facilities:
Creation of special
training facilities for Folk practitioners in specialised
areas, such as - Bone setting, Vishachikitsa, mother &
child care, Netra-chikitsa etc.

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Fellowship Scheme : The LSPSS offers five scholar­
ships each year to students of Indigenous Systems of
Health who are in the third year of their studies. They
would be required to participate in the field activities
of the LSPSS and upon graduation they would be
expected to work with LSPSS field groups at least for
a period of three years. There is also a parallel pro­
gramme of five fellowships a year to fresh graduates of
Indigenous System of Health and other disciplines
relevant to the work of LSPSS.
Each fellow would
work out a programme to be drawn up in consultation
with the convenor of the LSPSS Fellowship programme
They would be encouraged to tfain themselves for a
year with an experienced practitioner / specialist for
which a stipend would be provided.
After this, they
will be expected to spend three full years with a field
group of the LSPSS during which period their salary
will be met by LSPSS.

Office : The LSPSS is registered as a society and its
registered office is in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

Contact Addresses :
Registered Office
(For all enquiries regarding
membership, general infor­
mation etc.)

Secretary,
Lok Swasthya Parampara
Samvardhan Samithi,
Patanjalipuri Post
(Viar Thadagam,
Coimbatore - 641 1 C8

Enquiries regarding the
Scholarship Scheme

LSPSS Fellowship Office
C/o. PPST Foundation
6, II Cross Street
Karpagam Gardens
Adyar, Madras - 600 020

For Maharashtra Slate

Traditional Medicine Centr
C/o. Academy of Developme
Science,
At and Post, Kashele
Karjat Taluk
Maharashtra - 410 201

For Uttar Pradesh State

C/o. Academy of Young
Scientists
E-lll 250 Sector H
Aliganj
Lucknow - 226 020

l/JAfRAJ. Coimbatore-1

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INFORMATION BROCHURE

INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHY
& YOGIC SCIENCES
(A Charitabls Hospital)

16th K. M. Tumkur Road,
Bangalore - 560 073, India
Phone : 394926, 394927, 394928
Grams : INYS

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NO PAINS, NO GAINS

REMEMBER
* Naturopathy demands patience,
sacrifice and self control.
* Major role is played by diet/self con­
trol.
* Some role is played by exercise i.e.
Yoga/Brisk walk.
* Very little role is played by treat­
ments.
Naturopath's role is simply advisory.
* Self help is permanent relief.
* Naturopathy or Yoga are not mir■ acles or magic. It is a way of life
towards healthy living.
* Nature Cure is preventive; curative
as well as educative.
TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING
1. Eat two meals a day, 7 hours apart, last meal
being at least 3 hours before bed time.
2. Drink atleast 8 glasses of water everyday (1-2
on rising).
3.
Exercise regularly - brisk walk/jogging/
yoga/games.
4.
Take more raw food/salads/fruits.
5. Avoid refined food like white sugar, white flour,
polished rice, sweets etc.
Reduce consumption of salt, sweets, spices,
ghee etc.
7.
Avoid tea, coffee, fried food, smoking, alcohol
and chewing zarda, pan-masala etc.
8.
Chew well and eat slowly in a calm and quiet
atmosphere.
9.
Once a week, fast on juices and adequate
water.
10. Avoid drugs which are more dangerous than
diseases.
11. Have 6 to 7 hours of sound sleep daily.
12. Take cold Hip Bath/Cold wet towel pack on
abdomen frequently.

Dear Sir/Madam,
We thank you for your enquiry.

This brochure contains information regarding the Institute,
diseases treated, charges, rules, regulations etc.
You are advised to mail the Admission Form duly filled and
signed to consideryour application. In case you need more
than one admission form, kindly make additional typed/
photocopies. You are also requested to send three days
charges towards deposit by DD/PO/MO. Cheques and
Foreign Currencies are not accepted.

in this Institute, diet has been given great emphasis The
diet which is stipulated in our Institute will be totally different
from the taste which you are used to. Hence you need
strong will power.
Like any other hospital, in this hospital also, patients are not
allowed to go out during the period of treatment, as such
visits outside would be highly detrimental to the health and
recovery of patients. In view of this, please make sure that
your return journey formalities like booking tickets etc. are
made well in advance.
Telephone calls are permitted only once or twice in a week
only to know the welfare of family at home and not for
involving yourselves in business. All treatments will be
given in Treatment Section only.

Obesity and Detoxication programme cases are not
admitted since preference is given to the diseased
persons (patients) whose need is most important.
However, during the months of September to March
limited cases can be accepted on "first come first served"
basis to enable them to learn to keep fit naturally.

Please read the brochure very carefully to be aware of
other rules and regulations before applying. We would
request you to co-operate with us in this direction to get
best possible results for you during your stay in this
Institute.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,

The Institute

The Institute was established by the S. J. Jindal Trust
(a Charitable Trust) in the year 1979.
The Institute is unique in itself. Here, we see in
practice, a judicious blending of the ancient concepts
of Nature cure and Yoga with modern diagnostic
equipments, laboratory, gymnasium and treatment
aids including Physiotherapy to provide immediate
diagnosis and effective relief without drugs, injec­
tions, pills or even herbs, or homeopathic medicines.
The Institute also aims to help the financially weaker
section of the society and for this purpose, separate
Free Wards each for ladies and gents have been
provided.
The Institute publishes in the service of Naturopathy
a periodical "Health Herald” to enrich the knowledge
of those interested in Naturopathy and Yoga.
Interested persons may contact Administrative Offi­
cer for their requirements.
Annual Subscription - Rs. 10/Aims

To promote drugless treatment/therapy to suffering
humanity, according to the cardinal principles of
Nature Cure & Yoga in real spirit and without compro­
mising with the principles of Naturopathy, so that
people believe - "All healing power is within your
body”.

Rates for Accommodation per Day In Rupees

Ward

Free Ward
Double Room 40/Single Room 60/Cottage
200/Hut First
Floor
250/Hut, Ground
Floor
300/Nest
300/*

*
*

*
*

*
*

*

Naturopathy

Naturopathy believes that the human body pos­
sesses inherent self constructing and self healing
powers. It, therefore, advocates aiding the human
system to remove the cause of disease, i.e., toxins by
expelling the unwanted matter from the body for
curing diseases. It affirms that the human body is not
an inert machine which requires external help when­
ever it fails to function normally. It is an all powerful
living dynamo and if given proper opportunity, is
capable of curing and preserving itself.
Yoga is the ancient Indian technique of cultivating
and integrating the human personality at physical,
mental, moral and intellectual levels by means of
Yogic Kriyas, Asanas and Pranayama.
SO NATL/ROPATHY HEALS, WHILE YOGA
MAINTAINS. THEREFORE, THESE ARE LIKE
TWO WHEELS OF A CART.

40/-

Servant

100/-"

-

-

50/-

125/-"

-

-

50/-

150/-*
300/-*

250/-

200/-

50/50/-

-

For Nests, there must be minimum two patients. If one
patient occupies, then the charge will be as applicable
for two patients.
In Cottages & Huts maximum two patients and in Nests
maximum four patients are allowed.
Children accompanying the patients, who are above
12 years will be considered at par with guests and
below 12 years will be charged @ 50% guest tariff.
However, children below 5 years are not permitted.
Guests will take food in Diet Centre.
Patients should avoid bringing servants. In case they
bring, food will be served in attendants canteen and
accommodation will be provided in servant's quarters.
No smoking/indiscipline will be tolerated.
Guests are not allowed in single room/double room.
The charges are for accommodation only, while all
treatments and diet are free. These are payable in
advance on admission and will be for number of days
advised by our Doctors.
Free Ward (General Ward) is meant only for the poor
people. Patients who apply for General Ward should
furnish Annual Income Certificate. The annual income
should include income from all sources as well as that
of spouse.
Free ward patients shall pay a refundable caution
deposit of Rs. 100/- and the same is refunded on
completion of treatment.

Reservation and cancellations

a)

Right of admission is reserved.

b)

Reservation charges are payable in advance, equiva­
lent to 3 days charges. Accommodation will be charged
from the date of confirmed reservation and not from the
date of joining. If the person doesnotjoinwithin3days
of the date of booking, his deposit will be forfeited and
accommodation allotted to next patient

c)

Patients must stay for the entire period as prescribed
by the Doctor in the interest of the patients themselves
to have the lasting advantage of Naturopathy. In case
they have to leave the Institute because of an emer­
gency they must give 7 clear days notice failing which,
charges will be levied for the actual period of stay plus
7 days cr the period of short fall or the remaining days

Yoga
I.N.Y.S

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Patient Patient/ Patient Patient
Guest"

of the booked period whichever is less. This amount
will be utilised for charitable purposes.

d)

Similarly, seven clear days notice must be given for
cancellation or postponement of confirmed reserva­
tion, in the absence of which, the advance paid will be
forfeited.

e)

Please avoid coming on Sundays and Holidays.

Diseases treated

Patients having following chronic diseases will be admitted
as the Institute after several years of continuous research
has specialised in these diseases. No patient other than
these diseases shall be admitted :

Migraine, Myopia, Sinusitis, Bronchial-asthma,
Ulcers, Hyper-acidity, Abdominal Disorders,
Amoebiasis, Dysentry, Colitis, Gastroenteritis,
Hepatitis,
Menstrual Disorders,
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Diabetes Mellitus,
Insomnia, Anxiety Neurosis, Psoriasis, Allergic Dermatitis
Spondylitis - Cervical & Lumbar,
Arthritis, Gout.
(Patients will be admitted subject to Doctor's approval after
examining full medical history which should be sent with
application).
Diet
Though the human body is capable of maintaining itself
free from disease, yet it requires nutritious and wholesome
food. The human system is best adapted to a diet of fruits,
vegetables and sprouts. Naturopathy therefore, lays the
utmost emphasis on a nutritious and compatible diet to
help in the healing, curing and constructive process. Tea,
Coffee, alcohol, smoking, chewing pan and zarda, non­
vegetarian and outside foodstuffs are strictly prohibited in
the Institute. Fasting has been described as Nature's way
to recover. A thorough rest which includes fasting is the
most favourable condition in which an ailing body can.
purify and recoup itself. During a fast, the body's inherent
recuperative forces are directed towards elimination of
toxic accumulations, regenerating the wornout tissues and
recharging the nervous system.

heart, gat frustrated and leave the treatment and go back
to their previous physicians of other medical systems. But,
in fact, this is their wrong notion and blunder, as there are
many cases which are treated with fantastic results. The
naturopaths can also easily suppress these crises, but it
will be an interference in the cleansing work of the body's
defensive forces, and hence against the philosophy of
naturopathy. It is the naturopath's utmost duty to motivate
and educate Lhe patients during such crises.

Here an example may make it more clear. Suppose a
sewerage drain is passing through your street; if it is not
cleaned for years, it gives rise to foul smell, even if it is
covered with slabs. When it is opened and cleaning proc­
ess is started nobody can stand there, as the foul smell is
so furious and intolerable that you will run away from the
place out of fear of getting various infectious diseases,
some of them may be dreadful. However, when this drain
is thoroughly cleaned with phenyl and other detergents by
throwing a lot of water with reasonable effort for a few
hours, you will find no smell after some time and you can
even sit and eat on the same drain. So one can understand
which part of the whole process is a healing crisis.

Self Treatments
Patients are compulsorily taught the procedure of taking
most of the treatments during the first 2 or 3 days of their
stay so that afterwards they should take the treatments by
themselves. After learning them, they can also continue to
take these at home by themselves. No attendant will be
provided here.

INYS'welcomes only such patients who have zeal and
enthusiasm to get healed through Naturopathy & Yoga by
their own sacrifice and self-help practice. There is no
benefit of coming over here if you don't learn how to
practice the same at home.

Terms and conditions
•

Patients are not allowed to go out during their stay at
the Institute, like all other hospitals except in case of
emergency, that too with prior permission of the ward
doctor and DAO/WO (very strict).

•

Patients addicted to evils such as alcohol, smoking,
zarda, pan-masala, drugs etc., are not eligible for

•

The Management reserves the right to discharge any
patient without assigning any reason whatsoever.

*

Maintaining discipline, obeying all rules, not dictating
to Doctors/staff and no show-off of wealth are pre­
requisites in strict sense. No act of indiscipline will be
permitted.

•

All formalities including deposits, application forms,
medical reports must be completed even if booking is
done through any source.

•

No telephonic commitment regarding reservations or
admission will be entertained.

•

Drugs or other systems of medicine have to be discon­
tinued after getting admission to the Institute. Please
deposit if you have any at the security.

•

Patients should look after their belongings themselves
during their stay at the Institute. The Institute does not
take any responsibility for any loss due to their care­
lessness.

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Patients should follow strictly all treatment/diet pre­
scribed by the doctors at the Institute as well as at their
home. Disobedience in this regard will render them
non-eligible for readmission.

addmission.

Only persons coming with aforesaid diseases (pa­
tients) are admitted into this HOSPITAL and NOT
those coming for relaxation or weight reducing, treat­
ing it as a health farm or health resort or hotel.

Personal requirements
Patients are provided with linen, pillows and a blanket.
patients are advised to bring loose garments (pyjama kurta
or salwar kameez) and towels for treatment, fitting dress for
yoga and gymnasium, canvas shoes for walking, woollen
jerseys and shawls to protect from the cold and cotton
underwears for massage and toiletteries like soap etc.

Healing Crisis

Detoxication Programme

Some patients get perturbed and unnecessarily frightened
just to hear about or learn of the healing crisis. They are
very curious to know what it is. Huge amounts of toxins and
morbid matter get accumulated for a long time in the body
following a lot of toxic foods/drinks, medicines and drugs
for a prolonged period while the patient is undergoing
treatment. Some times it is not so easy to wash them out
during the process of system cleansing and the symptoms
of the disease get aggravated. Hence the patient gets a
healing crisis. Frightened by this crisis some patients lose

The Detoxication programme is aimed at cleansing the
human body of accumulated toxins and also to promote
health consciousness among the public as the saying goes
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". This
programme is open to patients during September - March
on first come first served basis.

•

Patients are required to sign an Undertaking for main­
taining discipline and abiding rules of the Institute.

Bringing jewellery and valuables are strictly prohib­
ited. Deposit cash, if any with cashier for safety.

IF ALL THE CONDITIONS MENTIONED ABOVE ARE
NOT ACCEPTABLE, OUR HUMBLE REQUEST IS TO
REFRAIN FROM SEEKING ADMISSION AS A WELL
WISHER OF THIS INSTITUTE.

Seminar on Justice and Human Rights
Theme

— Effective use of laws to pro­
mote justice and human
rights among the weaker
sections.

Venue

— AYUSHYA, Centre for
Healing and Integration,
Medical Mission. Sisters
Vefpor B.-O.Changanacherry — 686 104

Duration

— Six days

Dates

— From February 3rd (even­
ing) to February 9th (noon)
1991.

Resource persons — Fr. P. D. Mathew, S. J. and
team.

Fees

— Rs. 150/-

Registration Fees — Rs. 50/Participants
— Priests and Religious en­
gaged in pastoral Ministry
or Social Apostolate.

Language

— Malayalam

Number of seats — 40

We are happy to announce the Seminar on
Justice and Human Rights to be conducted here
in February 1991. Those desiring to participate
in the course kindly register your name in
advance.

Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel
Coordinator
AYUSHYA
Veroor P 0
Changanacherry - 686104

Phone:

20544

AYUSHYA
CENTRE FOR
HEALING AND INTEGRATION

Medical Mission Sisteis
V.

VEROOR P. 0.

CHANGANACHERRY-686 104

KERALA

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AYUSHYA
CENTRE FOB MEALING AND INTEGRATION
AYUSHYA aims at wholeness and integration
within persons, community and society through
its various'lfprogrammes. Integrated health
programme focusses on health as the right and
responsibility of each person. Emphasis is also
on providing low cost health care utilizing the
natural resources and promoting healthy life
styles. Yoga, meditation, retreats, stress mana­
gement, counselling, psychotherapy, integration
programmes, non-drug therapies, herbal medicine
aruj^nutrition are included as part of an integi!Wd approach to promote health and whole­
ness in persons.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMME BOOKING
In order to reserve a seat in any of the pro­
gramme send the registration fee of Rs. 50/by M. 0. to:The Programme Co-ordinator,
AYUSHYA,
Veroor P. O.
Changanacherry - 686 104,
Kerala.
When you send M. 0. for registration, please
specify the number and date of the programme
to which you are applying.
Once your M. O. is accepted you can presume
admission to the course.
(•^^Registration fee is non-refundable and will
be adjusted against the course fee.
All the courses, unless otherwise specified, will
begin on the evening of the first day and will
end on the morning of the last day.
Please bring your toilet articles, bed sheets and
pillow cases.
Programme is open to all irrespective of caste,
creed and sex.

A warm welcome to AYUSHYA.
Sr. ELIZA KUPPOZHACKEL
Programme Co-ordinator

I, Gita Sadbana
Date
— July 1 to 8
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 30
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 175/Course Fee — Rs. 50/Language
— Malayalam
Director
— Fr. Sebastian Painadatbu S. J.
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II. Social Awareness Programme for Women
Date
— July 13 (10 a.m.) to 15 (4 p.m.)
Participants — Only Women
Seats
— 40
Fees
— Rs. 75/- (including food and
accommodation)
Language
— Malayalam
This seminar will focus on the role of women
in society, their rights and responsibilities, the
exploitation of women and the need to organize
themselves. Women interested to widen their
awareness in the above topics are welcome.

III. Integrated Human Development Course for Youth
— July 20 (10 a.m.) to 22 (4 p.m.)
— Sr. ELizd KllPPPOZhdCkel
Sr. Celine Kallarackel
The programme will focus on providing aware­
ness about self and growth as a person with a
holistic approach.
(FULLY BOOKED)
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IV. Yoga and Indian Spirituality
Date
— July 29 to August 5
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 20
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 175/Course fee — Rs. 100/Language
— English
Director
— Suiami Yogaratna

Yoga aims at awareness, and leads to better
health, peace of mind and spiritual awakening.
It can be practised by everyone regardless of
age, profession or religious beliefs. This will
be a practical oriented course of the timeless
Indian spiritual techniques of yoga including
yogasanas, pranayama, sbatkarmas and medi­
tations, sat sang and kirtan. Personal yoga thera­
py consultation will also be available.
Swami Yogaratna is an experienced yoga
teacher from the Bihar School of Yoga, based
at Atma Darshan Yogashram, Bangalore.

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Date

— August 10 (eve.) to 12 (eve.)

Participants — Youth (boys and girls
between the age of 16 to 30)
Seats
— 50
Course Fee — Rs. 60/- (including food
and accommodation)
Language
— Malayalam
Director
— Fi. George Sebastian S. J.
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Date

— August 15 to 21

(FULLY BOOKED)

VII. Stress Management
Date
— September 1 to 8
Participants — Open to all
Seats
—12
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 175/Course Fee — Rs. 100/Language
— Malayalam
Directors
— Sr. Eliza Xuppozhackel,
Sr. Miriam Kuruvinakunnel
This workshop will help persons to tackle the
stress and strain of life and to learn various
techniques for coping with them. It includes
theoretical explanations, therapy, counselling,
yoga, meditation etc. Psycosomatic illness will
be given considerable attention. Emphasis will
be on human integration to find meaning in life
and to be inner-directed and balanced persons.

VIII. Acupressure / Acupuncture
Date
— Sept. 14 (eve.) to 16 (4 p.m.)
Participants — Open to all
Seats
—16
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 55/—
Course Fee — Rs. 40/course materials — Rs. 25
Language
— Malayalam
Director
— Dr. Elizabeth Yadakekara

This is a basic course in Acupressure / Acupun­
cture theory and practice.

IX. Personal Growth Workshop
Date
— September 19 to 30
Participants — Open to all
Seats
—12
Food and accommodation
- Rs. 265/Course Fee — Rs. 130/Language
— Malayalam
Directors
— Sr. Miriam Kuruvinakunnel
Fr. Jose Mekat S. J.

The main aim of the course is to facilitate growth
in mind, heart and spirit. It challenges one to
examine one’s attitudes, behaviours, feelings and
to find out if they are helpful and creative. It
will enable them to. take responsibility for their
behaviours and stop destructive and unhealthy
relationships. It will equip them to solve thenown problems in an on going way.

XI. Yoga for Adults

AYUSHYA HERBAL GARDEN

Date
1st group
2nd group
Seats
Language
Director

The Herbal garden with variety of medicinal
plants are open to visitors to familiarize them­
selves with the herbs.

Note:- It is an experiential programme and meant
only for those who choose to attend. Hence
we appreciate that those who attend this
programme register for it personally in
their name.

Mr. G. N. Rao is an experienced Yoga teacher
who taught yoga for several years at Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute at Bombay. Presently he
teaches at Rishi Valley School, Andhra and
conducts yoga courses in several centres in
India and Europe.

X. Training in Integrated Approach to Wealth
Date
— October 7 to November 5
Participants — Health co ordinators, health
and developmental activists.
Seats
— 30
Fees
— Rs. 1000/(subsidized by CHAI)
Resource persons
— CHAI & AYUSHYA Personnel
Course Director
— Si. Eliza Kuppozhackel
The course will deal with the approaches to
community Health, Dimensions of Integrated
Health, Health situation of India, Ecology,
Nutrition, Herbal medicine and Home Remedies,
Low cost communication media in health edu­
cation, Theory and practice of Drugless Thera­
pies viz. Acupressure, Reflexology, Touch for
Health, Naturopathy, Yoga, Massage, Stress
management and Meditation.

Admission to this course will be done through
CHAI. Hence those interested may write to:—

Executive Director
Catholic Hospital Association of India
P. B. 2126
Gunrock Enclave
Secunderabad, A. P., 500 003

— October 20 to 29
— 6.30 — 7.30 (morning)
— 4.30 — 5.30 (evening)
— 25
Fees — Rs. 40/— Malayalam/English
— Ml. 5. N. Rflo

This course is meant for the health and
well-being of the person and integration of life.
Separate sessions are held for adults and child­
ren, with special concession in fees for children.

XII. Yoga for Children
— October 26 to November 4
— 7.30 to 8.15 (morning)
— 25
Fees — Rs. 15/—

Director

— Ml. 6. N. PdO

Yoga for children aims at development of healthy
personality, physical well-being, concentration
and memory power.

AYUSHYA HEALTH CLINIC
ON SATURDAYS

:

8.30 a. m. — 12.30 p. m.

2.30 p. m. —

AYUSHYA PUBLICATIONS
Integrated Wealth Education Series:1.

2.
3.

4.

Date
Time
Seats

Time

Ayushya HERBAL HEALTH DRINK and
HERBAL TOOTH POWDER, prepared according
to special formula, with the herbs from the
garden are also available at the Centre.

5.30 p. m.

Treatment for acute and chronic illness,
therapies for enhancing physical and mental
well being, concentration, memory power and
reducing pain, using Drugless Therapies, Stress
management, Counselling, Yoga, Herbal medi­
cine and Nutrition education.

Pachamarunnu Chikilsakal
(Herbal Remedies — Malayalam)
2nd Edition
—Rs. 5/Yoga Chart I — Basic Ycgasanas
-Rs. 11Yoga Chart II — Suryanamaskar
and other asanas
—Rs. IIBasics in Acupuncture/Acupressure —Rs. 25/-

HOW TO REACH AYUSHYA
From Changanacherry private stand take
Changanacherry-Kottayam private bus passing
via Railway Station and St. Thomas Hospital,
Chethipuzha etc. Get down at ‘Enachira Kurisu’
[70 paise point]. From there-walk ahead a few
yards and you will find the Ayusha sign board
directing to the centre.
Auto Rickshaws from the town costs about
Rs. 12/-

For all information and Registration
Please write to:Programme Co-ordinator
AYUSHYA
Veroor P. O.
Changanacherry - 686 104
Kerala, S. Lidia

Telephone: 20544

AYUSHYA
CENTRE FOR
HEALING AND INTEGRATION

Medical Mission Sisters
veroor p. o.
CHANGANACHERRY-686 104

KERALA

PROGRAMME
FOR

JANUARY - JUNE
1991

AYUSHYA
CENTPE fOfc HEALING AND INTEGRATION

AYUSHYA aims at wholeness and integration
within persons, community and society through
its various programmes. Integrated health
programme focusses on health as the right and
responsibility of each person with the vision of
promoting a new health culture. Emphasis is also
on providing low cost health care utilizing the
natural resources and promoting healthy life
styles. Yoga, meditation, retreats, stress manageS^^t, counselling, psychotherapy, integration
F' grammes, non-drug therapies, herbal medicine
atiu nutrition are included as part of an inte­
grated approach to promote health and whole­
ness in persons.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMME BOOKING
In order to reserve a seat in any of the pro­
gramme send the registration fee of Rs 50/by M. O. to:The Programme Co-ordinator,
AYUSHYA,
Veroor P 0.,
Changanacherry-686 104,
Kerala.
When you send M. O. for registration, please
specify the number and date of the programme
to which you are applying.
Once your M. O. is accepted you can presume
ad^^sion to the course.

The Registration fee is n on-refundable and will
be adjusted against the course fee.

I. Christian Meditation
Date
— Jan. 20 (7 p. m.) to 25 (4 p. m.)
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 40
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 125/Course Fee — Rs. 50/Language
— English
Director

— pom Laurence Freeman, OSB.

Fr. John Mein OSB initiated Christian Medi­
tation, based on the teachings of eastern tra­
dition. He saw the need for a contemplative
renewal in the church and popularized this
meditation. Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB, the first
disciple of Fr. John Mein OSB, has developed
many centres and meditation groups around the
world.

The retreat would be comprised both of con­
ference on the tradition and theology of medi­
tation and periods of silent meditation.

II. Traditional Medicine end Nome Remedies
Date

January 28 to 30.

A training programme for 40 Village level Health
workers, organized by Kerala Voluntary Health
Services. Faculty AYUSHYA and K. V. H. S.

III. Seminar on Justice and Human Rights

Please bring your toilet articles, bed sheets and
pillow cases.

Sr. ELIZA KUPPOZHACKEL

Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 40
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 150/Course Fee — Rs. 75/Language
— Malayalam

Programme Co ordinator

Director

A warm welcome to AYUSHYA.

IV. Christian Meditation
Date
— Feb. 15 (eve.) to 17 (4 p. m.)
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 40
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 55/Course Fee — Rs. 20/Language
— Malayalam
Directors
— Dr. Joe Velacheny
— Sr. Miriam Kuruvinakunnel, MMS.
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All the courses, unless otherwise specified, will
begin on the evening of the first day and will
end on the morning of the last day.

Programme is open to all irrespective of caste,
creed and sex.

This seminar is on the effective use of law for
promoting Justice and Human Rights. It is mainly
meant for those involved in social action spe­
cially among the weaker sections.

Date

— Feb. 3 (eve.) to 9 (noon)

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V. N. L. P. & Journal Retreat
Date
Seats
Directors

— March 5 to 15
— 25
— Sr. Eliza Kuppozhackel, MMS

Sr. Miriam tavinakunnel MMS.

(Fully booked)

VI. Enneogram Workshop
Date
— March 18 to 24
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 40
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 150/Course Fee — Rs. 100/Language
— English
Director

— Sr. Tresa Bose SON.

The enneogram is an instrument, rooted in
Sufism, which describes nine basic personality
types. These types have envolved from compul­
sions developed in early childhood. A study of
the Enneogram enables one to discover one’s
type and to search for ways of personal healing.
A new understanding of self takes place and this
leads to greater inner freedom and wholeness.

VII. Acupressure I Acupuncture
— April 5 (eve.) to 7 (4 p. m.)
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 16
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 55
Course Fee — Rs. 40/Course Materials
— Rs- 25/Language
— Malayalam
Director
— Dr. Elizabeth Yadakekara, MMS.
Date

This is a basic course in Acupressure / Acu­
puncture theory and practice.

VIII. Personal Growth Workshop
Date
— April 21 to May 2
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 16
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 265/—
Course Fee — Rs. 130/—
Language
— Malayalam
Directors
— fr. Joe Thayil S. J.
Si. Miriam Kuiuvinakunnel, MMS.

The main aim of the course is to facilitate
growth in mind, heart and spirit- It challenges
one to examine one’s attitudes, behaviours,

feelings and to find out if they are helpful and
creative. It will equip them to solve their own
problems in an on going way-

Note:- It is an experiential programme and meant
only for those who choose to attend.
Hence we appreciate that those who
attend this programme register for it
personally in their name.

IX. Yoga and Integrated Human Development
Date
— May 5 to 12
Participants — Girls and boys between the
age of 8 and 14

Seats
— 20
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 165/Course Fee — Rs. 60/—
Language
— Malayalam
Directors
— Sr. Eliza Kuppozbacfcel MMS
Sf. Miriam KuruviiMkmel MMS.
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To understand Human suffering. A participant
in this course will aim at a two-fold integrated
goal viz., theoretical acquaintance with the
worldview of the Budha, and Initiation into
meditation.
The common experience of humanity-birth,
growth, old age, sickness, death are tinged by
suffering. While pain is an integral part of life,
must one suffer because of it? Or can one 'be a
liberated person enlightened to know pain and
its causes? Meditation is a way to realize the
answer to the above quest I search •

AYUSHYA HEALTH CLINIC
ON SATURDAYS
Time

: 8.30 a. m. — 12.30 p. m.

2 30 p. m. —

5.30 p. m

Treatment for acute and chronic illness,
therapies for enhancing physical and mental
well being, concentration, memory power and
reducing pain, using Drugless Therapies, Stress
management, Counselling, Yoga, Herbal medi­
cine and Nutrition education.

«5ficno.

AYUSHYA PUBLICATIONS
Integrated Health Education Series:1.

Pachamarunnu Chikilsakal
(Herbal Remedies—Malayalam)
2nd Edition
— Rs

5/-

2.

Yoga Chart I — Basic Yogasanas—Rs

7/-

3.

Yoga Chart II— Suryanamaskar
and other asanas — Rs.

7/-

4.

Basics in Acupuncture/Acupressure — Rs. 25/—

HOW TO REACH AYUSHYA
From Changanacherry private stand take
Changanacherry-Kottayam private bus passing
via Railway Station and St- Thomas Hospital,
Chethipuzha etc- Get down at ‘Enachira Kurisu’
[80 paise point]- From there-walk ahead a few
yards and you will find the Ayushya sign board
directing to the centre-

Auto Rickshaws from the town costs about
Rs. 12/—

For all information and Registration
Please write to:Programme Co-ordinator

X. Budha’s Vision and Vipasana Meditation
Date
— May 20 to 29
Participants — Open to all
Seats
— 30
Food and accommodation
— Rs. 225/—
Course Fee — Rs. 100/Language
— English
Director
— ff. U. Bochd 5. J.

AYUSHYA HERBAL GARDEN
The Herbal garden with variety of medicinal
plants are open to visitors to familiarize them­
selves with the herbs.

Ayushya HERBAL HEALTH DRINK and
HERBAL TOOTH POWDER prepared according
to special formula, with the herbs from the
garden are also available at the Centre.

AYUSHYA
Veroor P- OChanganacherry-686 104
Kerala, S. India

Telephone : 20544

Primed at Sandesamlayam Press. Changanacherry Phone: 20378

VivekdDdndd Kendra
Yoga Research Foundation
OFFERS
In Patient Treatment Facilities
(Using Yoga Therapy)

at

Prashanti Knteerani
(20 miles from Bangalore between Bannerghatta National Park

&

Anekal)

FOR THE FOLLOWING STRESS RELATED AILMENTS
*

BRONCHIAL

ASTHMA,

NASAL

ALLERGY,

CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC

SINUSITIS

*

HYPERTENSION, ANGINA, POST HEART ATTACK
REHABILITATION

*

DIABETES, OBESITY

*

HYPER ACIDITY, PEPTIC ULCERS, CHRONIC

*

TENSION HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, EPILEPSY

FUNCTIONAL DIARRHOEAS

*

BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN, ANXIETY NEUROSIS

*

MENTAL RETARDATION, CEREBRAL PALSY

*

EYE DISORDERS : MYOPIA, LONG SIGHT, SQUINT

*

CANCER

PHOBIAS, OBSESSIONS

*

ARTHRITIS

*

AND ANY OTHER STRESS RELATED PROBLEMS.

ta :
THE MANAGER

Vivekananda Kendra YOGAAD
9, Appajappa Agrahara, Chamarajapet
BANGALORE- 560 018—Phone : 607347

prashanti weeram
VIYEKANANDA KENDPA YOGA ANUSANDUANA AIWA DI4AMA
(VK YOGAAD)
(20 Miles from Bangalore)
OFFERS
Yoga Therapy treatment facilities under the expert guidance of

Dr. R. NAGARATHNA, md, mrcp (UK), fica (usa)
(Chief Yoga Therapy consultant)

FEES

Non Refundable Registration

Rs. 100/-

Treatment charges for
2 to 4 Weeks

Rs. 150/-

Lodging

:

Rs. 10/- per day (Dormitory) to Rs. 75/- per
day (Deluxe room)

Boarding &
Lodging

:

S 10 per day per Patient
(Foreign Nationals)

Venue

:

The scenic campus of Prashanti Kuteeram

Duration

:

2 to 4 weeks

Children Should be accompained by their parentslwards
ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONE ONLY AFTER
SCREENING BY OUR MEDICAL EXPERT TEAM, EITHER
BY POSTAL CORRESPONDENCE OR PERSONAL CHECKUP.
Reserve your accommodation in advance with

THE MANAGER

Vivekananda Kendra YOGAAD
9, Appajappa Agrahara, Chamarajapet
BANGALORE-560 018

Phone:
S.J.M. Mudrana Pvt. Ltd.,

(0812) 607347
Bangalore-560 027,

Phone :

236469

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON
MEDICINAL PLANTS
November 27th to 30th 1989 '.
THATTIHALLA - HALIYAL (N. K.)
KARNATAKA

Organised by
KARNATAKA FOREST DEPARTMENT

a
LOK SWASTHYA PARAMPARA SAMVARDHAN SAMITI —
COIMBATORE.

Co-Sponsored by
OFFICE OF THE ADVISOR ON TECHNOLOGY MISSIONS —

NEW DELHI.

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MEDICINAL PLANTS
November 27th to 30th 1989

ORGANISING
Chairman

COMMITTEE

Shri Dharshan Shankar,

Adviser to the Prime Minister,

on Technology Missions,

New Delhi.

Secretary

Shri G.V. Sugur,

Silviculturist,
Northern Zone,

Dharwad-580 008.

Joint Secretary

Shri T. K. Kewari,

Assistant Silviculturist,

Office of the Silviculturist,
Northern'Zone, Dharwad.

Treasurer

:

Shri Vaidya G. G. Gangadharan,
Secretary,

Lok Swasthya Parampara

Samvardhan

Samithi
P.O., Pathanjalipuri, Coimbatore-18.

Members
1.

Dr. T-R. Anandalwar

7.

Shri M- Muni Reddy

2.

Shri Balakrishne Gowda

8.

Shri M. H. Swaminath

3.

Shri A. N. Yellappa Reddy

9.

Shri Punati Sridhar

4.

Dr. S. N. Rai

10-

Shri Ravindran

5.

Shri N. D. Thivari

11-

Shri M. M- Nissar

6.

Shri Deepak Sharma

12.

Shri Udayakumar

13.

Shri K. N. S. Iyer

3

BACKGROUND

India has one of the most comprehensive (indigenous)

knowledge base of medicinal plants in the world. These
plants need to be conserved and

so

propagated

that

they can be effectively used in our primary health care.

The prospect is a basic step in improving the availability
of propagation material in the country and

in definite locations, the various species

conserving

of

medicinal

in

most

plants.

For centuries, villagers

India and

in

of

South Asia have been using local flora for their prev­

entive curative and promotive

health needs.

safe, effective, free of cost health resource

They are
material for

rural and tribal people.
The present day generation after excessive usage of

Western system of medicines are facing several ill-effects.
In light of this, there is a

great demand

for

herbal

medicine which is non-hazardous and safe. The rush for
herbal

medicine

has

caused

Hitherto these plants were

great demand for herbs.

collected from

the

forests

and were seldom grown for the purpose except in the

backyards of the houses.

The

demand for

herbs

has

resulted in mass collection and eradication of valuable

medicinal plants from the forests.

Hence, there is urgent

need for conserving the natural

vegetation for posterity

as well as to cater the needs of present day users; rural
and tribal folk and traditional Vaidyas.

4

The

proposed workshop envisages to

bring together

the voluntary organizations (non-Governmental Organization)
the Forest

Departments,

Universities and

up an action

institutions to draw

other

related

for conserving

plan

plants through establishment of herbal

medicinal

and herbal farms.

maintaining

agencies in

reserves

N.G.O's and other

the role of

Also,

the herbal farm involving rural

populations.

and tribal

About the Organizers :

Karnataka Forest Department :
The Karnataka Forest Department
from a long time to
in different regions

identify

is making

medicinal

of Karnataka and

efforts

plants growing

maintenance

of

these plants in their nurseries and plantations in a systematic

way. The department in collaboration with the University
of Agricultural Sciences and Government College of Indian
Medicine has taken

up the

areas in

for earmarking

Karnataka

study of certain

reserves and also to establish herbal

and

potential

declaring herbal

farms involving rural

and tribal population.

Lok Swasthya
Coimbatore.

Parampara

The LSPSS is an all

groups and

Organizations

India

throughout
Samithi

Samithi,

net work of individuals,

committed to the

revitalization of the indigenous
and the wide

Samvardhan

system

spread folk health traditions

the country. The major

cause

of health

objective

of
care

that exist

of

the

is to work for the reconstruction of 'Lok Swasthya

Parampara'

(Local

Health Traditions) and

in this process

5

to revitalise the traditional self-reliant model of primary

health care existing in the Indian Society.

Technology
New Delhi.

Missions :

Government

India,

of

The Technology missions, under the Prime Minister's

f)

Secretariat is contemplating for a national consensus ro
develop Herbal reserves and Herbal farms in different parts

of the country, so as to have a documentation of available
herbs, their location and to have details of propagation
methods for medicinal

plants

to cater

the needs

of

all users in the near future.

Venue
Thattihalla - Haliyal (IM.K.) Karnataka :
Thattihalla is situated in the middle of

deciduous forests of Bhagawathi

Range,

the

moist

60 kms from

Dharwad on Belgaum-Yellapura road. Weather is pleasant
in

November with maximum

temperature 25°C and

a

minimum of 16-18°C.

How to reach Thattihalla :
i)

All participants are requested

to arrive at

Dharwar

Railway station/Bus station. The transport from Dhar­
war is arranged to reach Thattihalla by the Organisers.
ii)

Reception counter is working

at

Dharwad Forest

Offices compound, near Kittur Chennamma park (2
kms from Railway Station/Bus station) from 26th
November 1989 afternoon to 27th November 1989

8.00 P.M.

6

iii)

Dharwad is District Headquarters well
Road/Train

(Southern

Railway)

connected

from

by

Bangalore-

Bombay and Hyderabad.

Nearest Air strips :
BELGAUM (Bombay-Belgaum daily - Goa - Belgaum
daily) HUBLI (Bangalore-Hubli-Monday, Wednesday,

Friday)

ROAD
Bangalore-Dharwad 425 kms

Belgaum-Dharwad - 70 kms

Goa-Dharwad - 160 kms
Hubli-Dharwad - 14 kms

STAMP

To
Shri G. V. SUGUR,

Secretary
National Workshop on Medicinal Plants,

Office of the Silvi Culturist,
Forest Officer Compound,
Near Kittur Chennamma Park,

Dharwad - Pin - 580 008
KARNATAKA.

Registration :
No

registration

fee.

Confirmation

of participation

should be made on or before October 31, 1989.

Accommodation :
Local hospitality will be provided by the Organisers.

Return Journey :
For return journey reservations, write to Mr. G.V. Sugur,
Secretary, National Workshop on Medicinal Plants-Reser-

vations will

be made upon request by the participants

well in advance

with details of mode of transport, place,

time and date of departure.

Contact Address :
Mr. G. V. Sugur,

Secretary,
National Workshop on Medicinal Plants,
Office of the Silviculturist,

Forest Office Compound, Near Kittur Chennamma Park,
Dharwad-PIN 580 008-Kamataka.

PHONE :

RES : 42794
OFF : 40003

NATIONAL WORKSHOP

ON

MEDICINAL

PLANTS

Thattihalla - Haliyal (N. K.)

27th to 30th November 1989

REGISTRATION

Name

:

Address

:

FORM

Date, time and
mode of arrival

:

Accompanying

members/Spouse

:

Return journey
request

:

Place

:

Yes/No

Date

Time

;

Mode : Train/Bus :
(NB : Please send this to the Secretary on or before 31.10.89

SIGNATURE

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Bangalore, Bncefc
November 8-12, 1W

Co-ordination Center:

Academy of Holistic Medicine
202 Parvathi Plaza, 105 Richmond Road, Bangalore - 560 025 INDIA
Telex: 0845-2696 or 8055/ICTP 347 Ph: 214625

International Conference on Holistic Health & Medicine
November 8-12,1989, Bangalore, India
Patrons: H.H. The Dalai Lama, His Grace Mar Gregorios,
Dr. Karan Singh
The founding Meeting of the International Holistic Medical Association
Leading pioneers in Holistic Health from around the world
Cultural Programme: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and Indian classical
dances.
Dear Friends,
India is grateful to be hosting the International Conference on Holistic Health and
Medicine. The name 'holistic' is a new word on Indian soil, but the philosophy of
treating the patient as a whole and of maintaining health by keeping the proper
balance of mind-body-spirit has been the base of India's traditional healthcare system
for thousands of years.
It is hoped that this conference will considerably speed up the global movement of
exchange and integration of our growing knowledge in the field of health and illness,
and direct humanity towards incorporating compassion within and without, health
and peace which will give us the strength to make the world a better place.

We welcome you to participate in this endeavour.
A.R. Nizamuddin

Dr. V. Parameshvara

K. Sadananda Shetty

D.G. & I.G Police, Karnataka

Former President, I.M.A.

Chairman, Vijaya Bank

Chairman
Steering Committee

Chairman
Reception Committee

Chairman
Finance Committee

Dr. M.V. Krishna Murthy
Chairman
Souvenir Committee

Mr. AT. Lalwani
Chairman
Administrative Committee

Mr. S. Seshadri
Chairman
Publicity Committee!

Mrs. Lakshmi Nizamuddin
Chairperson Conference Committee

Dr. Issac Mathai
Organising Secretary

Dr. V.R. Pandurangi
International Co-ordinator (U.K.)
Dr. R.M. Varma
Chairman, Organising Committee

Co-Sponsors: Holistic Medical Associations of America, Austria, Australia, Britain,
Canada, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, India, Japan, Spain, World Health Foun­
dation, U.S.A., Health World Magazine, U.S.A., Baltimore Holistic Centre, U.S.A.,
Institute of Complimentary Medicine, U.K., Madras Institute of Magnetobiology.

An Introduction to Holistic Medicine
What is Holistic Medicine?
The word 'holistic' is derived from the word
'whole' and means complete. It was first used
by Jan Christian Smuts in 1926 to describe the
study of whole organisations, and systems.
Today, the term 'holistic medicine' is a label
applied to an integration of different effective
trends current in health care.
Do the Parts Explain the Whole ...

’ W)or’s
w^°*e more than the sum of its
p™s? Medical science has developed its power
and knowledge with the underlying idea that
the way to comprehend human life and illness
is by taking the human being apart. By
identifying the components and how they
operate or fail, we learn what people are, why
they become ill and how to cure them. This
reductionist approach has been so fruitful,
allowing medical science to overcome many
diseases, that its usefulness cannot be denied.
Clearly, the quality of the 'parts' must influence
health and illness, but what this bio-medical
model cannot properly take into account is the
psychological, social and
environmental
context within which these parts function.
Neither can it fully incorporate the nature of
the individual whose parts are under
consideration, nor how he thinks, behaves and
relates to others, nor the way, lifestyle and
n^/che themselves influence how the parts
ate. Yet these vital considerations have
always been central to the humanistic art of
medicine and must be addressed.

being. It is not merely alternative or
complementary medicine nor is it an attack on
current medical practice. It is based on basic,
universal and fundamental principles, which
are:

1. The human organism isa multi-dimensional
being, possessing body, mind and spirit, all
inextricably connected, each affecting the other.

2. There is an inter-connection between human
beings and their environment. This inter­
connection acts as a force on the functioning of
the individual human being.
3. Disease or ill-health arises as a result of a
state of imbalance, either from within the
human being or because of some external force
in the environment.
4. One of the primary tasks of someone
entrusted to heal is to encourage the innate
capacity for healing of the individual in distress.
5. To enable him to accomplish his task
effectively, the healer needs to be aware of his
own multi-dimensional levels of existence and
have some expertise and ability in achieving a
state of balance and harmony within himself.

The Holistic Approach

The Holistic approach centers around three
major areas of the individual: Body, Mind and
Spirit.

The central theme of holistic medicine that
these systems influence one another implies
that the balance between health and illness
can be maintained or disturbed at any level.
The Basis of the Approach
Thus in these terms, diagnosis means
Holistic medicine draws together these identifying the most appropriate level on
interrelated issues and uses a variety of which to make an effective intervention.
approaches that try to take them into account
The other axis of holistic medicine is
in the clinical setting. However, its emphasis is
developmental, for we live in time continually
more on an approach to healthcare than on
changing. How successfully we adapt to the
any specific system of treatment.
current needs relating to the past and keeping
It is therefore a concept that necessitates the in mind the future will determine how we are
approach of treatment of a patient as a whole able to cope with the present.

Objectives
1.

2.

3.

4.

6.
7.

8.

To bring together holistically oriented physicians, therapists and scientists
from throughout the world, in an atmosphere of professional inquiry and
exchange.
To create an organization to represent holistic medicine worldwide, based on
Holistic Medical Associations in individual countries.
To provide introductory training in various modalities of Holistic Medicine,
and traditional systems of medicine.
To integrate modem technology and medicine with traditional systems of
medicine, to address the needs of all segments of society including the
underprivileged and poor.
To support research studies to clarify the therapeutic efficacy and most
appropriate use of the various holistic treatments available.
To promote the concept of holistic health throughout the medical profession
in order to enhance total health for all humanity.
To develop joint international endeavors in health care among holistically
oriented professionals and organizations to support an atmosphere of
cooperation and peace among all nations.
To develop models of health care and human development that integrate
various holistic systems and interventions to achieve individual health, well­
being, and self-development.

Presentations
The Holistic Frontiers of Modem Medicine
Nutrition o The Therapeutic Value of Exercise o Stress Management and Relaxa­
tion Techniques o The Therapeutic Use of Breathing Techniques o Meditation o
Art and Music Therapy o Psychoneuroimmunology o Magneto-Biology and the
impact of light, noise and electromagnetic fields on health e Behavioural and
^Psychosomatic Medicine • Environmental Ecological and Social Health.

'traditional and Indigenous Systems of Medicine

Ayurveda o Homeopathy o Tibetan Medicine o Siddha o Unani e Yoga Therapy
o Acupuncture o Naturopathy o Osteopathy o Manipulative Therapies

The Holistic Paradigm
Philosophical Assumptions o The Evolution of Health o The Therapeutic
Interaction ® Health and Spirituality o Integrating Multiple Therapeutic
Modalities a Progressing from Therapy to Education to Self-Development

Presentations will emphasize each system's:

Strengths and most appropriate spheres of application, therapeutic principles
and practical techniques, empirical basis, recent research and clinical studies.

Conference Venue
Accommodation

Registration
Registration Fee

:
:

Hotel Ashok, Bangalore
A range of hotels are also available from Rs. 90 to
5-star standards. Booking will be made on request.

Indian Delegates

Foreign Delegates

Upto Sept. 30

After Sept. 30

Upto Sept. 15

After Sept. 15

*' Delegate

Rs. 1,000

Rs. 1,200

$230

$260

Spouse

Rs. 750

Rs. 900

Accompanying
Person

Rs. 250

Rs. 400

$50

$60

Banquet

Rs. 400

Rs. 450

*

Delegates and their spouses will be admitted to the inaugural function, all the confereag?
sessions, snacks and luncheons during conference days and social events. The receipt
applications for registration will close on September 30,1989. On confirmation of accep­
tance, delegates may send the registration fee.

Accompanying person will be permitted to attend only the inaugural function and social
events.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
U.S.A
Dr. Laurence Badgley, M.D., Dr. Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., Dr. Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.,
Dr. Susanne Bolton, Dr. Mark Bluementhal, Dr. Mala Cunningham, Dr. John Clarke, M.D., Dr. Terry S.
Friedman, M.D., Rev. Fred J. Fox, Dr. James Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., Dr. Sandra Goodman, Ph.D, Rev. Paula
Hinson, Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Dr. Lynn Keegan, R.N., Ph.D., Dr. Stanley Krippner, Ph.D. U.S.A., Dr.
Bill Manahan, M.D., Dr. Lewis Mehl, Rev. Joseph Martinex., Dr. Michael Morton, Ph.D., Dr. Bruch
Millman, Dr. Glenn Olds, Dr. Johhn O. A. Pagano, Dr. Kumar Pati, Dr. Robert Jan Reo, Dr. Norman Shealy,
M.D., Dr. Barry A. Sultanoff, Dr. Steven Subotnick, M.D., D.P.M., M.S. U.S.A., Dr. F.F. Smith, M.D., Dr.
T.M. Srinivasan, Dr. Michael Tierra, Dr. Ullman, Dr. Jeffrey Wiersum, Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., Dr. Bowen
White, M.D., A.B.F.P., Dr. Peter Bennet, Canada.

EUROPE

Dr. John E. Holland, West Germany, Dr. Brelet Rueff, Geneva, Dr. Solene Valmage, Paris,
Dr. Francois Chefdeville, M.D., France

UNITED KINGDOM
Dr. Ashwin Barot, B.A.M.S., Dr. Colin I. Dove, Dr. Kim A. Jobst,
F.R.C.S., Dr. Robin Monro, Ph.D., Dr. V.R. Pandurangi, M.D., Dr. Patrick Pietroni, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P.,
Dr. Rajendra Shanna M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P.
X
Dr. Carlos Warter, Ph.D., Chile, Dr. Nimrod Seinman, Israel, Dr. Anttic Heikkila, Finland, Dr. Shin Ichuu
Terayama, Japan, Dr. Okpokor, Nigeria, Dr. Pasang Younten, Dharmasala, Dr. Stephen Fuldor, Ph.D.,

Israel
INDIA

Dr. Mukesh Batra, Bombay, Dr. K.S.S. Bhat, Bangalore, Dr. S.M. Channabasavanna,
Bangalore, Dr. Jugal Kishor, Delhi, Dr. M.V. Krishna Murthy, Bangalore, Dr. R.L. Kapur, Bangalore,
Dr. Lucas, Bangalore, Dr. Issac Mathai, D.H.M.S., M.D. (Hom), Dr. Rashmi Mayur, Ph.D. Bombay, Dr.
C.K.B. Panikar, Bangalore, Dr. Krishna Mohan, Palghat, Dr. V.R. Minocha, Dr. R. Srinivasa Murthy,
Bangalore, Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, Bangalore, Dr. Nagarathna, Dr. Omprakash, Bangalore, Dr.
Sunil. K. Pandya, Bombay, Dr. V. Parameshvara, Bangalore, Dr. Abraham Punnaparambil, M.D., Dr.
R.P. Patel, D.M.S., D.F. (Hom), Dr. G.N.N. Reddy, Bangalore, Dr. S.K. Ramachandra Rao, Bangalore,
Dr. S.D. Shanna, Delhi, Dr. K.N.Sharma, M.B.B.S., L.R.C.P., Dr. P.R. Krishna Swami, Bangalore, ProfS. Sampath, Delhi, Dr. Sarads Subramanyam, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., Madras, Dr. K.N. Uduppa, Varnasi, Dr.
Krishna Variyar, M.D. (Ayurveda), Kerala, Dr. C. Variyar, Coimbatore, Dr. R.M. Varma, F.R.C.S.,
Bangalore, Dr. N.H. Anita, Bombay, Dr. Ashok Vaidya, Bombay, Dr. Ashok Sahni, Bangalore, Dr.
Sampath Loganathan, Bangalore

We invite, you to
A

National Convention on

Tnaditional Ue.dic.ine
and

Uatennal and Child Health Cane

fftom 14th to 17th Deeemben, 1989
at ViAhuoa Vuvak Kendna
Cinculan Road, Chanakyapuni
New Delhi

Ongmieen
Lokiuaithya Panampvta Samjandhan Samiti (LSPSS)
(A Netuonk o(> NGO-i)

Co~ondinaton
Centne ffln Health Education Training
and. Nutnition ^uaneneM (CHETNA)

Hott
Voluntaty Health AMociation o^ India
Co-e>ponMn
Mmittny
Health and Family Welfane
National Technology Minion

^■5-^ %

Gene^ci

of the Convention

Local traditions related to Mother

Objectives of the Convention
*

To initiate a dialogue on the

and Child Health (MC/7) abound in
our country.

backbone

strength and weaknesses of

They form the

CHETNA
Prive in Cinema Building
2nd Floor, Thaltej Road
AHMEPABAP 380 054

local health traditions in

the indigenous rural

health services.

If you wish to attend this workshop
please fill in the following details
and mail it to

MCH Care.
To share the mutual experiences

*

of scientists working in the

a view to systemizing this
heritage, an All India Study in
Prevalent Traditional Practices
in MCH care was conducted by

LSPSS and CHETNA.

medicine in the area of MCH
care.

*

25 Voluntary

well as community level.
*

about 2500 mothers, traditional

' "■

The reports of the survey were
sent to experts in the Indian system

Medicine who classified the data
-<o sound, harmful, incomplete and

Participants are expected from the
areas of

d istorted practices.

*

Indigenous health science

This study has raised a number

*
*

Western medicine and bioscience
Community health organisations

of important issues related to MCH

*

Health policy making organisations

care policy in India which require

further deliberations. In this
light, some clear objectives have
been delineated for the Convention.

;

Area of Specialization

To recommend strategies and
programmes for evolving an
"Indian approach" to MCH
care.

’ birth attendants, lactating mothers
■ r' and mothers-in-law were interviewed.

..

Name.

To debate on policy issues on
MCH care at Institutional as

agencies in 12 states participated in

this door-to-door study where

Last date for entries.
October 30, 1989

Indian and Western systems of

The languages of discourse at the
convention would be both Hinds and
English,

Fall Address

Pin Code
Tele ph one/Telex

Please indicate.

if you. need travel support

*

Please note
*

Participants are requested to
bear their travel expenses and

make their travel reservations.

if you need space to exhibit
your publications/materials

*

*

Travel fare upto second class

will be provided to health NGOs

(give, details].

who need travel support.
*

Registration fee for the

Convention is Rs.25.00
*

Boarding and lodging expenses
at l/ishwa /uvak Kendra will
be taken care of from the

*

Date and details of arrival

afternoon of December 14 to the
evening of December 17.

*

An exhibition cum sale of
publications has been organised.

*

Date and details of departure

Any queries/clarifications

If you have any inquiries, write to
Smita Bajpai
CHETNb
Drive in Cinema Building
2nd Floor
Thaltej Road
AHMEDABAD 380 054
Phone 490378

Signature

CHET NA is a voluntary organisation
actively involved in the area of
nutrition and health with special
emphasis on maternal and child
health aspects.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
FIFTY-SIXTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
Provisional agenda item 14.10

A56/18
31 March 2003

Traditional medicine
Report by the Secretariat

GLOBAL SITUATION
I.
In the past decade there has been renewed attention and interest in the use of traditional
medicine globally.1 In China, traditional medicine accounts for around 40% of all health care
delivered. In Chile 71% of the population, and in Colombia 40% of the population, have used such
medicine. In India, 65% of the population in rural areas use Ayurveda and medicinal plants to help
meet their primary health care needs. In developed countries, traditional, complementary and
alternative medicines are becoming more popular. For example, the percentage of the popidation that
has used such medicines at least once is 48% in Australia, 31% in Belgium, 70% in Canada, 49% in
France and 42% in the United States of America.
2.
Traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (referred to hereafter as “traditional
medicine”) are commonly used to treat or prevent disease and chronic illness and to improve quality of
life. Some evidence points to promising potential. The efficacy of acupuncture in relieving pain and
nausea, for instance, has been conclusively demonstrated and is now acknowledged worldwide. A
national expert panel of the United States National Institutes of Health concluded in 1997 that there is
clear evidence that needle acupuncture treatment is more effective and has fewer side-effects for
certain symptoms than conventional treatments. In Germany and in the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland, 70% and 90%, respectively, of pain clinics use acupuncture.
3.
Traditional medicine has also been used in the treatment and care of such life-threatening
illnesses as malaria and AIDS. In Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Zambia, herbal medicines are the first line
treatment for more than 60% of children with high fever. Studies in Africa and North America have
shown that up to 75% of people living with HIV/AIDS use traditional medicine alone or in
combination with other medicines for various symptoms or conditions.

CHALLENGES
4.
As of 2000, only 25 countries reported having a national policy for traditional medicine, even
though regulation or registration procedures for herbal products exist in nearly 70 countries.

1 In some countries where traditional medicine has not been incorporated into the national health care system, it is
often termed “complementary”, “alternative” or “nonconventional” medicine.

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5.
Many consumers use traditional medicine as self-care because there is a wide misconception
that “natural” means “safe”. They may be unaware of potential side-effects, and how and when herbal
medicines can be taken safely. In most countries, either no safety monitoring system exists or the
existing safety monitoring system excludes herbal medicines. Because of lack of quality control and of
improper use by consumers, cases of misuse of herbal preparations have been reported. I'or instance,
in 1996 more than 50 people in Belgium suffered kidney failure after taking a herbal preparation
which contained Arislolochia fangchi (a toxic plant) instead of Stephan ia tetrandra or Magnolia
officinalis.

6.
Although traditional medicine has long been used, there is little systematic evidence regarding
its safety and efficacy. The evolution of traditional medicine has been influenced by cultural and
historical conditions, making systematic evaluation difficult, since factors such as the philosophy and
theory which underlie its use must be taken into account. Absence of evaluation has in turn slowed
down development of regulation and legislation. In addition, there is a lack of cooperation and sharing
of information among countries as to regulation of herbal products on the market.
7.
Traditional medicine is easily available and affordable in low-income countries, but with
increasing globalization, knowledge holders are concerned about the erosion of traditional lifestyles
and cultures through external pressures, including loss of their knowledge and reluctance of younger
members of the community to maintain traditional practices. Other causes of concern are
misappropriation of natural resources, preservation of biodiversity and protection of medicinal plant
resources for the sustainable development of traditional medicine.

8.
Two main obstacles hamper the rational use of traditional medicine: lack of appropriate training
for providers and of proper qualification and licensing schemes, which make it difficult for national
authorities and consumers to identify qualified providers. There is also a lack of organized networks of
traditional practitioners.

A STRATEGY FOR TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
9.
In order to meet the growing demand, WHO issued a strategy paper on traditional medicine in
2002.' This strategy describes the commonly used traditional therapies and therapeutic techniques,

including Ayurveda, Chinese, Arabic, Unani and indigenous medicine. A number of WHO Member
States and partners in traditional medicine (organizations of the United Nations system, international
organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and global and national professional associations)
contributed to preparation of the strategy and have expressed their willingness to participate in its
implementation.
10.
WHO’s role is to broaden the recognition of traditional medicine; to support its integration into
national health systems depending on the circumstances of its use in countries; to provide technical
guidance and information for the safe and effective use of such medicine; and to preserve and protect
medicinal plant resources and knowledge of traditional medicine with a view to its sustainable use.

1 \VIIt) Iradilionnl medicine strategy 2002-2005. Itoenmem Wl It >/IU>M/TRM/2OO2.1. Available in the meeting

room.

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II.
In recent years regional committees for Africa, South-Fast Asia, the liastern Mediterranean and
the Western Pacific discussed traditional medicine and adopted resolutions on the use of traditional
medicine.1

Objectives
12.

The strategy has four main objectives, in line with those of WHO’s medicines strategy:
• to integrate relevant aspects of traditional medicine within national health care systems by
framing national traditional medicine policies and implementing programmes;
• to promote the safety,'efficacy and quality of traditional medicine practices by providing
guidance on regulatory and quality assurance standards;

• Io increase access Io, and affordability of, traditional medicine;

• to promote rational use of traditional medicine.

Implementation
13.
Policy. A national policy is urgently needed in those countries where traditional medicine is
popularly used in primary health care, and governments are becoming increasingly aware of it. For
instance, in the Western Pacific Region, only four countries had a national policy on traditional
medicine in 1994; the number had risen to 14 by 2001. In general, such policy should include a
definition of the government’s role in developing traditional medicine in the health-care delivery
system, and contain a mission as well as goals and objectives. Integration of traditional medicine into
the national health system will enable the two systems to work effectively together, to the benefit of
the government, patients and consumers.
14.
Safety, efficacy and quality. Governments need to undertake a scries of activities to ensure the
safety and efficacy of traditional medicine, including establishment of a national expert committee,
finmuhilion of national regulations lor herbal medicines, licensing of the practice of traditional
medicine, and provision of support for research.
15.
Member States are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of the safety and efficacy of
traditional medicine. Countries with regulations on herbal medicines have increased from 50 in 1994
to 70 in 2001. National research institutes for traditional medicine have also been established and
research funding has increased. For example, in the African Region, 21 out of 46 countries have
institutes carrying out research in traditional medicine. In the Western Pacific Region the number of
such institutes has risen from four in 1990 to 11 in 2001. In the United States, the budget of the
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has increased from USS 2 million in
1992 to USS I 13.2 million in 2003.
16.
Access. Low-income countries need inexpensive and effective treatment for common diseases.
The fact that traditional medicine practitioners live and work at community level makes such treatment
available and affordable to most of the population. The role of traditional practitioners should be
recognized and cooperation between them and community health-workers should be strengthened. In

1 Resolutions AF/RC5O/R3, SEA/RC55/18 Rev.l, EM/RC49/R.9 (D), and WPR/RC52/R4.

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Africa, for example, a national body (or the management or coordination of traditional medicine
activities exists in 17 countries.

17.
A recent study on cost-effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine conducted for
the Government of Peril and supported by WHO’s Regional Office for flic Americas concluded that, of
nine selected mild and chronic pathologies, the direct costs incurred in using such medicine were
lower than those lot conventional therapy, and that its efficacy was higher, with fewer side-effects.
Larger studies arc required to understand the differences on a broader scale.
18.
A key to ensuring access to traditional medicine is the protection of knowledge and sustainable
use of medicinal plant resources. Wl IO provides support to Member States in recording and
preserving knowledge ol traditional medicine and in compiling a national inventory of medicinal
plants to ensure that knowledge is correctly and continuously used over p.eneialions. lor example, the
Ministry of Health in Cote d'Ivoire has conducted a survey among liaditional piactilioneis and
recorded more than 2000 traditionally used plants. In India, a database of documented knowledge of
Ayurveda and medicinal plants is already in the public domain, the Govctiiment of the Islamic
Republic of Iran has recorded 2500 medicinal plants out of the 8000 used for medical purposes. The
information generated in these inventories should be shared with national patent offices to ensure that
the data will be duly considered when processing patent applications.

19.
Rational use. l iaditional medicine is provided not only by traditional practitioners, but also by
medical doctors. In Canada, 57% of herbal therapies, 31% of chiropractic and 24% of acupuncture
treatment arc provided by general practitioners. In the Netherlands, 50% of general practitioners
prescribe herbal medicines and provide manual therapies and acupuncture. The communication
between doctors and traditional practitioners should be strengthened and appropriate (raining
programmes established. I'urlher, as traditional medicine is mostly used as self-care, health authorities
should develop education and (raining progiamines for consumers on its proper use.

REVIEW BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
20.
The Executive Hoard al its I I I th session (January 2001) teviewed Wl Ilf's liaditional medicine
strategy and expressed support for its four main objectives. It requested Wilt.) to provide support to
Member States by drawing up internationally acceptable guidelines and technical standards, providing
evidence-based information, and facilitating the sharing of information.

AC TION BY THE HEALTH ASSEMBLY
21.
I he Health Assembly is invited Io consider the draft resolution contained in resolution
EBI 11.RI2.

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BACK
Although India's medical
heritage is centuries old, it
is an evolving, living
tradition. Today, millions of
people in villages, towns
and cities across the country, depend on traditional medical systems. Around
8,000 species of medicinal plants are used in our health traditions.
Unfortunately, in recent times these rich medical traditions have become
marginalised. This is because of social, economic & political factors, and naj
because these traditions in themselves are medically inefficient.

THE URGENCY TO CONSERVE
MEDICINAL PLANTS

Due to rapid degradation
and loss of natural
habitats juxtaposed with
over-harvesting of certain
species, much of the
biological wealth so
intrinsically important to
traditional systems of
medicine has been
destroyed or become
endangered.

Santalam album (Santhamam)

The latest Red-list of
plants released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) presents a shocking picture: nearly 34,000 species (or 12.5%) of the
world's flora are facing extinction. Based on these figures, it is reasonable to
estimate that around 1,000 of India's 8000 medicinal plant species are alsl
threatened. Threat Assessment studies initiated in recent years have placed
about 200 species on the Red-list. If urgent conversation action is not taken,
we are in danger of irretrievably losing our priceless heritage.

LINKING CONSERVATION
Although the point is not sufficiently understood, it is important
to note that only a sound national conservation strategy can
provide the germplasm and planting material, which would serve
as the backbone for a robust cultivation program.

CULTIVATION

GENESIS OF THE MEDICINAL PLANTS
CONSERVATION NETWORK
Since 1993, a major medicinal plant conversation
project in southern India has been underway with the

Kerala,

Forest Departments of Karnataka,

and

Tamilnadu, Research Institutes, local communities and
leading NGOs as key players. Over 50 medicinal plant

ftnservation sites have been established in the three

states, across different agro-climatic

regions.

Around 1500 species (including 76 red listed species)

of wild medicinal plants are being conserved. This
initiative in conserving

medicinal

plant genetic

resources is the first of its kind in India, being
co-ordinated by the Foundation for Revitalisation of

Local Health Traditions (FRLHT), Bangalore.

ASMS

MPCN: It's Aims
ACTSV8TIES

• Facilitate sharing of resources and
experiences amongst members who may
be NGOs, Government departments,
Trusts, Co-operatives, Companies,
Research Institutes and others who are
actively involved in conservation,
cultivation and sustainable utilisation of
medicinal plants.
• Facilitate links between medicinal plants®
conservation organisation, (it's primary™
members) and medicinal plant user
groups (it's associate members). These
links may result in mutually beneficial
projects and public support for multi­
faceted conservation activities of the
network.

• Undertake advocacy with Governments
and other bodies on policy matters
related to medicinal plant conservation
and sustainable utilization.
Current Programmes

• Medplant Network News, a quarterly
Newsletter, to facilitate information
sharing among MPCN members
pertaining to conversation efforts,
cultivation and sustainable utilisation of
medicinal plants
• Biannual meeting of network and user A
groups nattu vaidyas
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• State Level Conferences of (Folk healers)
• "Moolike Ustava" a festival of Medicinal
Plants and Local Health Cultures:
consists of a state level workshop and
exhibition showcasing the activities
and products of MPCN members.
• Other activities and services proposed
by the steering committee and members

MPCN’s commitment to the
Convention of Biodiversity
(CBD) and the Indian Biodiversity Act
An essential feature of the work of MPCN
members is the involvement of local
communities in their work and the
^onviction that there is a need for benefit
w sharing with these communities so that
they also gain from the growth of the
medicinal plant sector.
This community oriented policy of MPCN
members is based on the understanding
that rural communities, women and tribals
are among the key custodians and
conservators of medicinal plants and
indigenous knowledge.

The draft Bio-diversity Act of India, based
on CBD guidelines, regulates access to
native plant genetic material and
traditional knowledge of plants for certain
commercial purposes without informed
Consent of notified authorities specified in
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the act, and suitable benefit sharing
arrangements with local communities. In
this context, MPCN encourages its
members to implement provisions of the
Indian Biodiversity Act.

THREE CONSERVATION MODELS ESTABL0SHED BY MPCN MEMBERS
Kulamavu MPCA

Medicinal Plant Conversation Area (MPCA) Model
State Forest Departments have established sites of around 200
hectares in area. These represent all major forest types and
geographical zones, harbouring populations of most of the
medicinal plant diversity of the region, including red-listed
species. MPCAs act "as live field gene banks" of medicinal plants in
southern India. Over 50 MPCAs have been established in the
Plates of Kanrnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu.

Medicinal Plant Development Areas and
Non Timber Forest Produce (MPDA & NTFP) Model
These have been established by State Forest Departments in
NTFP circles and on degraded forests for planting locally available
medicinal plants and trees. The Forest Departments and the local
communities share the returns through sustainable harvest of
plants from jointly managed conservation areas (under the Joint
Forest Management Scheme). These sites are sources of high
quality raw material, which are sustainably collected from natural
habitats.

Wledicinal Plant Conversation Parks (MPCP) Model
This is a network of 17 ethno-botanical gardens that currently
grow around 800 medicinal plant species known to local ethnic
communities. They provide planting material through their
nurseries to the public. Some MPCPs have Herbarium, Seed and
Raw drug museums. They also engage in training, local enterprise
development and community outreach programmes. MPCPs plan
to develop into reliable supply centers of planting materials as
well as organically grown raw material.

MPCN: Management
The Steering Committee
The Medicinal Plants Conservation Network has a Steering Committee,
elected by members, which means biannually, giving direction to the
Network. It consists of representatives from FRLHT, MPCN member
organizations and user groups.
Legal status of M PCN
The MPCN Secretariat is located at Foundation for Revitalisation of Local
Health Traditions (FRLHT), from where Network activities are coordinate^
Membership of the Network

Founding Members
All project partners involved in the southern India medicinal plant
conservation project, initiated in 1993, are the founding members of MPCN.
These members represent the MPCPs (Medicinal Plant Conservation Parks),
the MPCAs (Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas) and the MPDAs (Medicinal
Plant Development Areas) in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu.

Primary Members
These are organizations that are actually engaged in conversation and
sustainable utilization of medicinal plants and in community participation
activities.

Associate Members
These include individuals or groups interested in medicinal plant
conversation. Associate members include all potential medicinal plant user
groups like urban and rural households, women's organizations,
government departments, ISM physicians, their associations, research
institutes, industry, NGO's, development aid agencies, schools and college^

Membership Fees

Founder & Primary Members
Associate Members
Individual
Organisation
Foreign members

Annual

Life

Rs. 1,000

Rs. 10,000

Rs. 250
Rs. 250
USD. 35

Rs. 2,500
Rs. 5,000
USD. 200

MPCN MEMBERS
Medicinal Plants Conservation Areas

KARNATAKA

KERALA

BRT Hills
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife Division, Chamrajnagar.

Agastiarmalai
Wildlife Warden Trivandrum Sanctuary
Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram.

Talacauvery
/Jjputy Conservator of Forests, Madikeri
^F?/est Division, Madikeri.

Savandurga
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bangalore
Rural Division, Aranya Bhawan,
18* Cross, Malleswaram,. Bangalore - 560 003.

Triveni
Divisional Forest Officer, Ranni
Forest Division, Ranni.

Eravikulam
Wildlife Warden, Eravikulam
Wildlife Division, Munnar P.O., Dist Idukki

Subramanya & Charmady
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Mangalore
Forest Division, Mangalore.

Peechi
Wildlife Warden, Peechi
Wildlife Sanctuary, Peechi P.O.,
Dist Thrissur.

Devarayana Durga
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Tumkur
Forest Division, Tumkur.

Athirapilly
Divisional Forest Officer, Vazhachal
Forest Division, Chalakudy.

Kudremukha & Kollur
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Kudremukha
Wildlife Division, Karkala.

Silent Valley
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Silent Valley Forest Division,
Mannarkad.

Kemmangundi
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Bhadra Wildlife Division,
Chickmagalur.

Wayanad
Divisional Forest Officer, North Wayanad
Forest Division, Mananthavady.

Agumbe
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Shimoga
-Eorest Division, Shimoga.

Kulamavu
Divisional Forest Officer, Kottayam
Forest Division, Kottayam.

uevimane
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Honnavar
Forest Division, Honnavar.

Parambikulam
Wildlife Warden, Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam - 678661.

Sandur
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bellary
Forest Division, Bellary ■ 583101.

TAMILNADU

Karpakkapalli
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bidar
Forest Division, Bidar.

Petchiparai
District Forest Officer, Kanyakumari
Forest Division. Nagerkoil.
Mundanthurai
Deputy Director, Project Tiger,
N.G.O. 'A' Colony, Tirunelveli - 7

Medicinal Plants Conservation Areas

TAMILNADU

MAHARASHTRA

Courtallam
District Forest Officer, Tirunelveli
Forest Division, Tirunelveli.

Chief Conservator of Forest (Wild Life)
MECL Building, High Land Drive Road,
Seminari Hills,
Nagpur-440 006

Thaniparai
Wildlife Warden, Grizzled
Squirrel Sanctuary, Srivilliputtur

Alagarkovil
District Forest Officer, Dindigul
Forest Division, Dindigul - 624 007.

Kodaikanal
District Forest Officer, Kodaikanal
Forest Division, Kodaikanal.

Kodikkarrai
Wildlife Warden, Wild Life Division.
110 Public Office Road, Nagapattinam - 611 001.
Topslip
Wildlife Warden,
Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary,
178, Meenkarai Road, Pollachi.
Kolli Hills
District Forest Officer, Salem
Forest Division, Salem - 7.

Kurumabaram
District Forest Officer, Villupuram Division,
23 A. Ranganathan Street. Poonthottam,
Villupuram, Villupuram Ramasamy,
Padayachiyar Dist.

Project Director, Medicinal Plant Conservation Centre.
Rural Communes, F-3, Yadakrishna Society,
2nd Floor, 425/84, Tilakmaharashtra Vidyapeeth Colony,
Mukund Nagar,
Gultekdi, Pune-37

Deputy Conservator of Forest.
Ghod Project Division, Gunnar - 410 502

Deputy Conservator of Forest,
Alibag Forest Division, Ragarn Dist.
Alibag.
Deputy Conservator of ForesL
Melghat Project Tiger,
Paratwada.

ANDHRA PRADESH
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest,
Aranya Bhavan, Saifabad,
Hyderabad - 500 004
Project Director,
Medicinal Plant Conservation Centre,
Environment Protection Training
and Research Institute,
91/4, Gachibowii Village,
Hyderabad - 500 032

Thenmalai
District Forest Officer, Tirupattur Division, Tirupattur.

Medicinal Plants Development Areas
KARNATAKA

TAMIL NADU

Sidderbetta
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Tumkur Forest Division, Tumkur.

Doddabetta
District Forest Officer,
Nilgiris North Division,
Udhagamandalam 643 001.

Savandurga
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bangalore
Rural Division, Aranya Bhavan,
18* Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003.

Rayalapad
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Kolar
Forest Division, Kolar.

Chengalpattu
District Forest Officer,
Chengalpattu Forest Division,
Kancheepuram
Chengalpattu Dist.

Medicinal Plants Development Areas
TAMILNADU
TAP Attur MPDA
District Forest Officer, Attur
Forest Division, 20a, Gandhinagar, Attur - 636102
TAP Coimbatore MPDA
District Forest Officer, Coimbatore Forest Division,
Old Judge Bungalow.
Tnchy Road. Coimbatore - 641 018

TAP Dharmapuri MPDA
H^ct Forest Officer, Dharmapuri Forest Division.
L^tfnd Colleciorate Campus.
Dharmapuri - 636 705

TAP Madurai MPDA
Distnct Forest Officer. Madurai
Division, District Forest Officers Quarters.
Office Race Course Road. Madurai - 625 002.
TAP Salem MPDA
District Forest Officer, Salem
Forest Division, Salem
TAP Velloe MPDA
Divisional Forest Officer
(Vellore Social Forestry Divn.)
Collector's Building. B Block VI Floor,
Sathwachary. Vellore - 632 009.

Medicinal Plants Conservation Parks
KARNATAKA

TAMILNADU

BAIF Institute for Rural Development (BIRD K)
Kamadhenu' P B No3. BAIF Campus.
Tiptur Hassan Road. Sharadanagara,
Tiptur 572 202

Anthyodhaya Sangh (ANSA)
P B No 216, 7-A, Mission Hospital Road.
Woraiyur, Tiruchirapaih 620 003

Belgaum Integrated Rural
Development Society (BIRDS)
Naganur (R). Gokak Taluk 591319. Belgaum dist.
Sri Taralabalu Rural
Development Foundation (TRDF)
Sirigere 577 541, Chitradurga Tq & Dist.

India Development Service (I)
Near German Hospital, Sadhankeri Rd
DHARWAD - 580 008

KERALA
Peermade Development
iT^ty (PDS), P B No 11, Idukki Dist,
VjiRnade 685 531.

Tropical Botanic Garden and
Research Institute (TBGRI)
Karimancode. Pacha-Palode PO.
Thiruvananthapuram Dist-695 562
Centre for Indian Medical Heritage,
AVP Campus, Kanjikode, Palaghat Dt.,-678 621

Wayanad Social Service Society
P B No 16, Mananthavady, Wayanad - 670 645.

MAHARASHTRA
Academy of Development Science
P O. Kashele, Karjat Taluk. Raigad - 627 003

Auroville Action Group (AAG)
SHAKTI, Auroville, Vilupuram Dist.- 605 101

Pitchandikulam Forest
P O Auroville, Vilupuram Dist.-605 101
The Covenant Centre For Development (CCD)
# 18-C/1, Kennet Cross Road. Ellis Nagar
Madurai- 625 010.

Social Change And Development (SCAD)
2, Salai Street. Vannarpettai. Tirunelveli - 627 003.

Shanthimalai Research & Development Trust (SRDT)
P B No 7. Shiva Nagar, Sri Ramanashramam P O
Tiruvannamalai 606 603.

Society For Rural Development (SRD)
123, TNHB Colony, Virupakshipuram,
Dharmapun 636 705.
GANDEEPAM
Kurunchi Bhavanam. Uiagampatti via.
Kilavayal 630 410, Sivagangai distnct.
Rural Education and Development Service (READS)
No 32-A Denkamkottai road
P O Balatnotanapalli 635107. Hosur Taluk.

People's Agricultural Farm (PAF)
No 27, Ayyanar Nagar.
Pudukkottai 622 001.

lAHARASHTRA^

'ANDHRA PRADESH

'TAMII 'NADU
'

KERALA'

• MPCA - Medicinal Plants
Conservation Area (in situ)
■ MPCP • Medicinal Plants
Conservation Park (ex situ)

▲ MPOA - Medicinal Plants
Development Area (in situ)\

mpcn
Medicinal Plants Conservation Network
Secretariat- Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions,
74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur, Via Yelahanka. Bangalore-560 024.
Phone: + 91-080-8568003/8568001 Fax: + 91-080-8565873
E-mail: mpcn@frlht-india.org Web: www.frlht.india.org

Special Scientific Presentation

Discovery of Veda and the Vedic
Literature in Human Physiology
‘ ‘Leadership in India, the Land of the Ved, will proudly welcome
this reawakening of knowledge and celebrate the return of
Vedic Civilization. ’'
— Maharishi

Modern Science and Ancient Vedic Science
Discover the Fabrics of Immortality
Dr. Tony Nader, a brilliant physician and Ph..D. in Brain and Cognitive Science.
reveals for the first time to the intellectuals and scientific leaders of India, his
extraordinary discovery of Veda and Vedic Literature in human physiology. This
discovery is of great practical significance to our whole society. Dr. Nader has
discovered that the total potential of Natural Law which administers the universe is
also available to everyone in his/her own physiology. This opens a new era of
possibilities to create National Integration, eliminate the problems of health, economy.
politics and religion, and bring perfection to national life.
The guiding light of the discovery of Ved and Vedic Literature in the physiology
is His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the great sage of the ancient Vedic Science.
whose insights into the holistic structure of the Vedic Literature are the basis for
this amazing scientific discovery.

An Historic Scientific Presentation with Colourful Charts and Slides sponsored
by Maharishi Ved Vigyan Vishwa Vidya Pceth and Maharishi Vidya Mandir

Speakers :
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Dr. Tony Nader. M.D.. Ph D., International President. Maharishi Ayur Ved
Universities: author of the just released book " Human Physiology" . Expression
of Veda and Vedic Literature : Modern Science and Ancient Vedic Science
Discover the Fabrics of Immortality in the Human Physiology

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Dr. Bevan Morris. D.S.C.I., International President. Maharishi Vedic Universities.
and President. Maharishi International University. U.S.A.

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Dr Karricn Hakim Ali. M.D.. Specialist Physician and Medical Consultant
Professor. Maharishi Ayurwid University. U.S.A.

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Dr. Vachaspati Upadhyaya, Ph D.. D.Lit.. Head of Department. Sanskrit,
Delhi University.

His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of Transcendental Meditation, whose
dicovery of the Constitution of the Universe-the lively potential of Natural Law-in
Ftik Ved, and organization of the centuries old scattered Vedic Literature as the
literature of a perfect science-Maharishi's Vedic Science and Technology-is the
basis for Dr. Nader’s discovery of Ved and Vedic Literature in Human Physiology

BRAIN RESEARCHER FROM MAHARISHI VEDIC
UNIVERSITY PRESENTS NEW DISCOVERY OF TOTAL
POTENTIAL OF NATURAL LAW IN HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Our physiology is continually performing millions of tasks to maintain
order and balance in its functioning, allow growlh and evolution to

happen, and bring about greater achievement and fulfilment.

The perfect order displayed in the human physiology and throughout
the universe is based on laws that have been the object of study of
modern science for more than 150 years.

The profound insights into the ancient Vedic Literature, revealed by
His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, over the past 37 years, have
gjBed the discover.', that the same laws that construct the human mind

and body are those that give a structrure to the syllables, verse, chapters

and books of the Vedic Literature.
The human physiology (including DNA at its core) has the same

structure and function as the holistic, self-sufficient, self-referral reality
expressed in Rik Ved.

The specialized components, organs, and organ systems of the human
physiology, including all parts of the nervous system, match the 27

branches of the Vedic Literature, one to one, both in structure and
function.

This discovery has unfolded the secrets of orderly functioning of all

the organs in the body and how this order could blossom to its supreme

quality expressed as absolute order in the infinite diversity of the universe.

It has also opened the possibility for human existence to come to a level
of that order which is sustaining the universe and give that experience of

‘Aham Brahmasmi’ I am totality - to everyone.
This discovery has rendered the study of physiology to be the

actualization of the supreme philosophy of life which extablishes individual
consciousness and national consciousness on the level of cosmic life.

Study of physiology in terms of the structure of Ved is the revelation

of our scientific age which raises individual dignity of humans to the
cosmic dignity of the universe.
This great revelation shows that the evolution of life, ever since life
existed, was in terms of the sequential flow of Rik Ved and the same

laws that structure the human physiology are the laws available as impulses

of speech expressed in Rik Ved and the Vedic Literature.
This discovery and its practical applications give great confidence

that the knowledge of the most fundamental level of Natural Law is now
available within the human physiology to create perfection in individual
life and a disease-free, crime free, problem free society. It gives the

possibility to any government to gain the ability to prevent problems,

every educator to be the custodian and bestower of total knowledge^jd

the health care system of every country to be on the supreme lever jf
prevention where no sickness can occur. Discovery of Ved and Vedic

Literature in the human physiology has finally established the grand unity

of all material diversity of creation, of all sciences, and of all religions.
Here is the dawn of Vedic Civilization,-civilization based on pure knowledge
and infinite organizing power of Natural Law, when no one will suffer
and all will enjoy the eternal glory of God-Heaven on Earth.

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About Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr Nader obtained his M.D. degree from the American University of
Beirut, where he also studied internal medicine and psychiatry.

His Ph.D. was in Brain and Cognitive Science from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) where he was also a visiting physician at
the Clinical Research Center He did his post-doctoral work as a Clinical
and Research Fellow in Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital,
the Harvard Medical School.
Nader conducted various research projects on neurochemistry,
neuroendocrinology, and the relationship between diet, age, behaviour,
mood, seasonal influences, and neurotransmitter and hormonal activity,
and on the role of neurotransmitter precursors in medicine.

His interest in natural health care led him, while at MIT, to conduct
research on Maharishi Ayur Ved herbal and mineral preparations for
their safety, their effects on memory and behaviour, and their ability to
prevent aging and disease, including cancer.

He also conducted original research on the effects of Maharishi’s
Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programmes in solving social
and international problems.
Dr Nader’s desire to gain total understanding of the human mind and
body-consciousness and physiology-led him to the study of Maharishi's
Vedic Science and Technology under the guidance of His Holiness
M^^ans.hi Mahesh Yogi

He has organized courses and lectured widely on Mahaishi Ayur
Ved, the ancient system of perfect health, in more than 50 countries
around the world and held different positions as Professor and Director
of Maharishi Ayur Ved programmes. He is now the International President
of Maharishi Ayur Ved Universities.
On the basis of his knowledge of physiology Dr. Nader has successfully
correlated each aspect of the Vedic Literature to a specific area of
physiology, with the conclusion that human physiology is the expression
of Ved and the Vedic Literature.

Invitation
Tl^discovery of the Veda and Vedic Literature in the human physiology presents a new
pWsant responsibility to the leaders of society in every country to introduce this beauti­
ful knowledge for the well-being and progress of life.
The discovery of the intelligence of Natural Law at the basis of the structure and
function of human physiology has presented a powerful means to establish NATIONAL
INTEGRATION and eliminate the problems of health, economy, politics, and religion,
and bring perfection to national life.

A team of eminent doctors, scientists, and educators from Maharishi Vedic University,Holland is coming to India to present this new discovery.
Maharishi Ved Vigyan Vishwa Vidya Peeth and Maharishi Vidya Mandir cordially invite
the cherished leaders of society to attend this presentation.
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knowledge and celebrate the return of Vedic Civilization.”
—Maharishi

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