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2 articles for “biopiracy”
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Patenting of Siddha Formulations: Scope and Issues
Abstract: Siddha system, one among the indigenous systems of medicine, is being practiced in India since time immemorial. It includes principles of positive health and therapeutic measures relating to physical, mental, social and spiritual welfare of human beings. While it is a good sign that western countries began to appreciate this ancient wisdom integral to the Indian heritage, the recent past has witnessed attempts from corporate world and pharma business outfits …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 96–107 Read article
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India’s Traditional Medicine Trade (2015–2024): Trends, Regulatory Landscape, and Policy Directions for Sustainable Growth
Abstract: India is a major global supplier of traditional medicine products – including Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, homeopathic, and other herbal and plant-based formulations – yet exports continue to face challenges arising from regulatory divergence, heterogeneous quality-control requirements across markets, and raw-material supply constraints linked to biodiversity pressure and fragmented value chains. This paper systematically analyzes India’s import-export patterns for traditional medicine between 2015 and 2024, maps the regulatory landscape (DGFT, Drugs, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–18 Read article