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Traditional Medicine and Biotechnology in Health

ICSE · Class 11 · Environmental Science

Summary of Traditional Medicine and Biotechnology in Health for ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Traditional systems of medicine and biotechnology both support health, but in different ways. Traditional medicine is based on long-tested knowledge, natural resources and holistic care, while biotechnology uses scientific and eng

Key Concepts

Ayurveda is one of the oldest

Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine. It originated in prehistoric times and developed significantly during the Vedic period. It is based

Unani medicine is a Perso

Unani medicine is a Perso-Arabic system that was widely practiced during the Mughal period and continues in parts of South India. It is based on the t

Siddha medicine originated in Tamil Nadu

Siddha medicine originated in Tamil Nadu. It is associated with 22 principal Siddhars, and Agasthya is regarded as the father of Siddha medicine. It r

Naturopathy uses natural therapies such as

Naturopathy uses natural therapies such as herbalism, acupressure, hydrotherapy, fasting, sunlight, fresh air, meditation and lifestyle counselling. I

Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances from

Homeopathy uses highly diluted substances from plants, animals, minerals and synthetic sources. Medicines are prepared by placing a drop of liquid rem

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the main traditional systems of medicine: Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, Homeopathy and Yoga
  • Recognise the role of AYUSH and government initiatives in Indian healthcare
  • Explain the meaning and applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, industry and the environment
  • Describe bioremediation and phytoremediation as methods of pollution control
  • Identify the strengths and limitations of traditional medicine and biotechnology

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