Indian Systems of Medicine

The book "Indian Systems of Medicine" by Soumya Bhattacharya and Mithun Rudrapal is an exhaustive resource that delves into the principles and practices of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM). The authors provide a comprehensive introduction to Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM), covering its history, philosophy, and various branches, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy. The book also explores the integration of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) with modern scientific standards and research methodologies, addressing topics such as formulation development, standardization techniques, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) formulations. Additionally, it discusses contemporary challenges in quality assurance, safety monitoring, and regulatory frameworks, making it an invaluable resource for students, practitioners, researchers, and academicians. Table of Contents Overview: Contents: 1.    Fundamental Concepts of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy Systems of Medicine 2.    Naturopathy, Yoga and Aromatherapy Practices 3.    Formulation Development of Various Systems of Medicine 4.    Schedule T – Good Manufacturing Practice of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM), Quality Assurance, Exports of ISM Medicine and Challenges in Monitoring the Safety of Herbal Medicines 5.    TKDL, Geographical Indication Bill, Government Bills in AYUSH, ISM, CCRAS, CCRS, CCRH, CCRU About the Authors / Biographies: About the Authors: Soumya Bhattacharya is working as Assistant Professor at Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 157/F Nilgunj Road, Kolkata-700114, West Bengal. Previously he has worked as a QA chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He is a Life Member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) and the Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association (IPGA). He is presently an Executive Committee Member of the IPGA-Bengal Branch. He is an examiner at many universities, councils, and faculties in West Bengal. He is the author of 4 books, and 8 book chapters.  His research and scholarly works have been widely published in numerous national and international journals, as well as presented at prestigious conferences. Mithun Rudrapal, PhD, FIC, FICS, CChem (India), is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Guntur, India. Dr. Rudrapal has been actively engaged in teaching and research in the field of Pharmaceutical and allied sciences for about 15 years. He has 200+ publications in many peer-reviewed and scholarly national/ international journals and 20+ Edited/Authored National/International books to his credit. He has filed and been granted a number of Indian and International patents. He is a fellow and life member of various esteemed professional associations, including ICS, IPA, APTI, ISCA, and IPS, among others. He has been recognized as a journal reviewer, journal guest editor, advisory board member, editorial board, and book volume editor for several prestigious international publishers, including Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, T&F, and others. Dr. Rudrapal has been ranked in the World's Ranking of Top 2% of Scientists (Subfield: Medicinal and Bimolecular Chemistry) by Stanford University, USA for the years 2023 and 2024.