Q22. Consider the following statements.
1. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. It is an apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine.
3. AYUSH 82 is an anti-diabetic Ayurvedic Formulation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(b) Only 2 and 3
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body of the Ministry of AYUSH. "Sowa-Rigpa" commonly known as Amchi system of medicine is one of the oldest, living and well documented medical tradition of the world. It has been popularly practiced in Tibet, Mongolia, Bhutan, some parts of China, Nepal, Himalayan regions of India and few parts of former Soviet Union etc. The majority of theory and practice of Sowa-Rigpa is similar to "Ayurveda". The first Ayurvedic influence came to Tibet during 3rd century AD but it became popular only after 7th century with the approach of Buddhism to Tibet