Correspondence Address:
Dr. Balaji Tryambakrao Biradar, PG Scholar, Department of Rognidan, TAMV Pune. Contact Number: 7517813934 Emai: balaji.biradar333@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2025-07-30
Date of Publication:2025-08-16
Article-ID:IJIM_399_08_25 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Biradar B., Naik V. Research Methodology and Ethics in Ayurvedic Studies. Int J Ind Med 2025;6(7):24-26 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2025.6705
Ayurveda, an ancient science of life, demands a research approach aligned with its personalized and holistic principles. This study reviews classical and modern methodologies applicable to Ayurvedic research while emphasizing ethical considerations. It highlights the need for non-conventional designs like N-of-1 trials, prakriti-based stratification, and participatory models. The integration of Ayurvedic epistemology with modern evidence-based frameworks remains a challenge but is vital for global validation. Ethical issues like consent, confidentiality, and community inclusion must be tailored to traditional systems. Strengthening institutional ethical practices and harmonizing ancient knowledge with scientific methods are essential steps forward.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Research Methodology, Ethics, Prakriti, Clinical Trials, Samhita, Traditional Medicine, Informed Consent
