**Summary:**
On July 21-22, 2025, the AYUSH National Expert Committee convened at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, to advance the development of herb safety dossiers. This committee, constituted by the Ministry of Ayush and co-chaired by Dr. A. Raghu (Deputy Director General, Ayush) and Dr. J.B. Gupta, includes experts from institutions such as AIIA (Goa and New Delhi), AIIMS New Delhi, CCRAS, DIPSAR, ITRA, IIT Jodhpur, CIMAP, and Savitribai Phule Pune University. The committee conducted a rigorous review of scientific, pharmacological, and traditional data related to Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Haridra (Curcuma longa), and Chandrashura (Lepidium sativum). This review integrated Ayurvedic references, preclinical data, toxicology findings, and clinical literature to refine safety documentation. This initiative aims to strengthen the scientific evidence base of traditional medicine, ensure Ayush interventions meet global safety and quality standards, enhance public confidence, and promote the international recognition of Indian traditional medicines. The Ministry of Ayush reaffirmed its commitment to evidence-based, safe, and effective Ayush practices. Release ID: 2148025.
Key Entities Referenced
AYUSH National Expert Committee: A committee constituted by the Ministry of Ayush to review and refine safety documentation for Ayush herbs.
All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa: A leading institution where the AYUSH National Expert Committee meeting was held.
Ministry of Ayush: The Indian government ministry responsible for promoting and developing Ayush practices.
Dr. A. Raghu: Deputy Director General Ayush, and co-chair of the National Expert Committee.
Dr. J. B. Gupta: Co-chair of the National Expert Committee.
Gokshura Tribulus terrestris: One of the four Ayush herbs for which the Ministry of Ayush is developing safety dossiers.
Tulsi Ocimum sanctum: One of the four Ayush herbs for which the Ministry of Ayush is developing safety dossiers.
Haridra Curcuma longa: One of the four Ayush herbs for which the Ministry of Ayush is developing safety dossiers.
AYUSH
National Expert Committee Meeting on Herb Safety
Dossiers held at the All India Institute of Ayurveda,
Goa
Ayush Ministry reaffirms its commitment to promoting
evidence-based, safe and effective Ayush practices
Posted On: 24 JUL 2025 8:27PM by PIB Delhi
The National Expert Committee meeting was held from 21st to 22nd July 2025 at the All India
Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa. The committee, constituted by the Ministry of Ayush, co-chaired
by Dr. A. Raghu, Deputy Director General (Ayush), and Dr. J. B. Gupta, comprises senior experts
and scientists from leading institutions including AIIA (Goa and New Delhi), AIIMS New Delhi,
CCRAS, DIPSAR, ITRA, IIT Jodhpur, CIMAP, and Savitribai Phule Pune University.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the scientific evidence base of traditional medicine, the
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has made significant progress in the development of safety
dossiers for four important Ayush herbs: Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum),
Haridra (Curcuma longa), and Chandrashura (Lepidium sativum). The National Expert Committee
undertook a rigorous review of scientific, pharmacological, and traditional data to refine safety
documentation for the selected herbs. The exercise involved a critical synthesis of Ayurvedic
classical references, preclinical data, toxicology findings, and available clinical literature.
This initiative is aligned with the Ministry’s larger mandate to ensure that Ayush interventions meet
global safety and quality standards, thereby enhancing public confidence and international
recognition of Indian traditional medicines.
The Ministry commends the expert committee and collaborating institutions for their contributions
and reaffirms its commitment to promoting evidence-based, safe, and effective Ayush practices.
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(Release ID: 2148025)