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Semester VIII · PCI syllabus 2026
Traditional Healing Practices of India
BP806T-E4
2 credits
Elective
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Unit 1: Unit 1
- Introduction to Traditional Medicine, Definition and scope of traditional healing Historical evolution of traditional medicine in India Indigenous knowledge systems and oral traditions Health and disease in Indian philosophical thought Integrating Traditional Healing with Modern Medicine
Unit 2: Unit 2
- What is a traditional healing practice. Traditional healing practice in India. Socio-Scientific Validation and Knowledge Integration Preservation of Socio-Cultural Health Knowledge Ethnoveterinary Empowerment and Rural Health Equity Basic principles: Ayurveda, Panchamahabhuta, Tridosha, Dhatu, Mala Diagnosis and treatment: Pulse diagnosis, Panchakarma, Rasayana, Nadi Parikshan, Marma therapy, Chiropathic treatment, Materia medica (Dravyaguna) and formulation (Rasa Shastra) Current relevance and institutionalization (AYUSH) The study seeks to integrate traditional healing practices into
Unit 3: Unit 3
- contemporary healthcare systems. Contemporary usage and debates Fostering Transdisciplinary Collaboration Economic Viability and Grassroots Entrepreneurship Siddha and Unani Systems: Siddha: Origin, principles, and therapeutic techniques Unani: Greek-Arabic foundations, four humors, pharmacopoeia Role in South Indian and Indo-Islamic medical heritage Role of traditional healing practice in homeopathy and naturopathy
Unit 4: Unit 4
- Role of traditional healing practice in homeopathy and naturopathy Development and acceptance in India Role of traditional healing practice in homeopathy and naturopathy Development and acceptance in India Folk and Tribal Healing Practices: Holistic approach to the traditional system, natural methods of healing practices, and cultural significance of the traditional system of medicine. Difference between Indian traditional system of medicine and traditional Chinese medicinal system. Regional practices: Snake stones, ritual healing, herbal knowledge
Unit 5: Unit 5
- Role of healers: Vaidya, Ojha, Bhopa, Bonesetters, Dai (traditional midwives) Ethnomedicine and ethnobotany: Case studies from North East of India, Chhattisgarh, Himalaya etc. Multidisciplinary longitudinal study to comprehensively document, scientifically validate, and integrate traditional healing systems Spiritual and Religious Healing: Role of Yoga, Pranayama, and meditation
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