Clinical Research Unit under CCRH organises CME prog on integrating Sikkimese herbal wisdom with homoeopathic practice

Emphasis was laid on evidence-based research and clinical trials to validate the efficacy and safety of such integrated approaches, considering the ethics in ethnomedicine

The Clinical Research Unit (Homoeopathy) under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) organised a significant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme focussed on integrating the rich heritage of Sikkimese herbal wisdom with the principles of Homoeopathy.

The event was graced by the esteemed Health Minister of Sikkim, GT Dhungel as the Chief Guest, along with Dr Subhash Kaushik, the esteemed Director General of CCRH. Dr Pema Seden Lepcha, Principal Director-cum-Mission Director, National Ayush Mission, Government of Sikkim and Dr Rajib Gogoi, Scientist-E & Head of Office, Botanical Survey of India, Sikkim Himalayan Regional Centre, Gangtok were the Guests of Honour at the event.

The CME delved deep into the findings of a comprehensive folklore survey, exploring the traditional knowledge and practices surrounding medicinal plants in Sikkim. The aim was to identify potential synergies between these age-old remedies and the principles of Homoeopathy. By combining the best of both worlds, the organisers envisioned a holistic approach to healthcare that would benefit mankind.

The event brought together renowned experts, researchers, and practitioners from both the fields of Homoeopathy and traditional medicine. They engaged in insightful discussions, shared valuable experiences, and explored innovative strategies to integrate Sikkimese herbal wisdom into homoeopathic clinical practice. The emphasis was laid on evidence-based research and clinical trials to validate the efficacy and safety of such integrated approaches, keeping in mind the ethics in ethnomedicine.

On the sidelines of this programme, Dr Subhash Kaushik, along with Dr Santosh Tamang, Officer In-Charge of Clinical Research Unit (Gangtok) and Dr Harleen Kaur, Nodal Officer from CCRH Headquarters for the Gangtok unit, met with the Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur at Raj Bhavan, Gangtok. Hon’ble Governor was delighted to learn about the CME and hoped to see more integrative initiatives like these to preserve and promote the Sikkimese traditional health knowledge on scientific platforms.

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