Dr . Remya Krishnan MD (Ayu) PhD

Today what is counted as “ scientific

methodology “ in research of Ayurveda is

very unscientific .

No application of background science

which is focused to define clearly and

weight accurately the cause- mechanism –

effect of relevant characteristics in the

topic of research .

Instead, non controlled parameters are

randomly distributed with no possibility to

define and modulate them precisely .

Though the researchers are meant to be

scientists , in reality ,they are not .

Many meaningless correlation coefficients

which has no relation with causation are

passed off as valid results in today’s

research.

Milking the data is done instead of exploring

science .

The researchers hence are no real scientists

Statistical analysis does not teach us

anything about the intrinsic circumstances of

every subject and his nature of response to

the external environment.

“Purusham purusham veekshya “ is not

applied today and “data data veekshya “ is

being done.

Collection, classification and analysis of data

cannot explain the specific intrinsic

circumstances of the subject .

In Ayurveda, basic science explains what to

look for, how to observe , how to appraise,

how to apply and how to evaluate .

Ayurveda is complete science “of life” and

complete science “for Medicine”.

Ayurveda is Science Based Medicine , not

Data based one.

Statistical method is only observational and anecdotal and not science based method.

True scientific method instructs to follow science in observation, appraisal, application and evaluation.

The proven treatment is treatment proven “for intended effects and protection from harm led by Basic science exactly intended for the situation in the subject”

Proven treatment is determined by solid Basic science in Ayurveda, not drug manufacturers or statisticians

Proven treatment is treatment proven for

attainment of health in the subject and not

benefits outweighing risks .

Proven treatment could be rendered SOLELY

by Science based practitioners .

Proven treatment is treatment proven by

science (permanently valid theorems and

principles) and not statistics in Ayurveda.

Physicians are always accountable for their

right as well as wrong therapeutic actions.

Medical errors in Ayurveda is not because eof

imperfect science, but because of imperfect

actions .

The scope and limitations of Ayurveda are

well explained by reasoning in science of

Ayurveda itself and not anywhere in the

textbooks of statistics.

If Ayurveda doctors start thinking and

reasoning based on data and statistics

instead of standardied science based

guidelines and react, danger is waiting for

the patients.

Today, Ayurveda doctors hardly know to

practice science and more inclined to “data

based Medicine” .

Many practice empiricism and tradition

while many others practice Modern Medicine

.

KICK THE EXISTING MEDICO BUSINESS

CULTURE .

LEARN & ADOPT THE SCIENCE BASED

PRACTICE CULTURE .

Common sense in science makes the greatest

scientific sense.

Wise people laugh at nonsense and accept

sense .

Unwise accept nonsense and laugh at sense .

Wise science must possess wise followers for

its accurate revelation.

Scientific wisdom is therefore indispensible

for Ayurvedic physician