Ashwagandha uses: Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an herb that is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is believed to have a variety of potential health benefits, including: Reducing stress and anxiety: Ashwagandha is believed to have a calming effect on the mind, which may help to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Improving cognitive function and memory: Ashwagandha is believed to enhance the activity of enzymes that are involved in the transmission of nerve impulses, which may help to improve cognitive function and memory. Boosting the immune system: Ashwagandha is believed to have immunomodulatory properties, which may help to boost the immune system. Improving cardiovascular health: Ashwagandha is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Improving reproductive health: Ashwagandha is believed to have a positive effect on reproductive health in both men and women. It may help to improve sperm quality, i
Do we need to conduct clinical trials for patenting a ayurvedic medicine?
It's not easy to patent ayurvedic. Ayurvedic medicines come under Traditional Knowledge. You can't patent a product that is based upon traditional knowledge i.e ingredients/process/uses and other related things mentioned in old Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha systems and other traditional system of medicine books.
As per the definition of patent, traditional knowledge does not qualify as an invention under section 2 (1) (j) of the Patents Act, 1970, which defines that "invention means a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application".
Further, under section 3(e) of the Patents Act "a substance obtained by a mere admixture resulting only in the aggregation of the properties of the components thereof or process for producing such substances" is not an invention and hence, not patentable. The Indian Patents Act also has a unique provision under Section 3 (p), wherein "an invention which, in effect, is traditional knowledge or which is an aggregation or duplication of known properties of traditionally known component or components" is not an invention and hence, not patentable, within the meaning of the Patents Act.
Reference: http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/IPOGuidelinesManuals/1_39_1_5-tk-guidelines.pdf
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