Debate on Value of Ayurvedic Medicine

The chapter delves into a debate regarding the value of Ayurvedic medicine, discussing the merits of observation in Ayurveda and the challenge of validating its effectiveness through cohort studies or RCTs. It contrasts the individualized approach of Ayurveda with the population-based approach of Western medicine, emphasizing the challenges of assessing practitioner reliability and standardizing practices in Ayurvedic medicine.