CONCEPTS OF TISSUE REGENERATION IN AYURVEDA: THEIR SIGNIFICANCE TO THE SCIENCE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Regenerative medicine is primarily f ocussed on stem cell engineering. Traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda which are known for their healing capabilities can offer a lot more to the science of regenerative medicine when examined with a modern perspective . The system that lays the cr ux of its treatment on ensuring equilibrium in the bod y cannot be oblivious to tissue repair, regeneration and healing that goes on naturally in the body in times of nece ssity like injury and disease. The fundamental principles of Ayurveda while being diff erent from those of modern medicine ca n be complementary to it . Ayurveda is also a science with practices to achieve longevity of life being on e of its 8 branches. It goes without saying that anti - aging therapies form important a spects of this branch. The concepts and therapies closely and remotely associated with regeneration have be en examined for their strengths in potential contribution to regenerative medicine in this article.