Ayurveda vs Allopathy: A Comprehensive Review

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      author = {Shivam Dixit},
      title = {Ayurveda vs Allopathy: A Comprehensive Review},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {9},
      number = {7},
      pages = {235-245},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713323.pdf},
      abstract = {This comprehensive review provides an in-depth, evidence-based comparison between Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, and Allopathy (Modern Western Medicine/Biomedicine). Spanning 20 pages, this analysis examines foundational principles, diagnostic approaches, therapeutic efficacy across major disease categories, safety profiles, regulatory frameworks, economic implications, and emerging integrative models. We present extensive data from clinical trials, meta-analyses, epidemiological studies, and health economics research, offering a nuanced perspective on the complementary roles of both systems in contemporary healthcare.
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      keywords = {Ayurveda, Allopathy, Evidence-Based Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Clinical Trials, Pharmacoeconomics, Integrative Healthcare, Dosha, Drug Development, Health Policy.},
      month = {January},
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