Traditional Medicine and Biotechnology in Health — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Environmental Science
Summary of Traditional Medicine and Biotechnology in Health for ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science. Health is a state of complete physical, mental.
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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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