Globalization of Ayurveda:  Future opportunities  and Current Challenges- Narrative Review

Aishwarya Ashish  Joglekar; Sumedh  Joshi; Meera  Bhojani; Mahesh  Vyas; Tanuja Manoj   Nesari

Aishwarya Ashish Joglekar PhD Scholar, Department of Samhita Siddhant, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
Sumedh Joshi PhD Scholar, Department of Dravyaguna, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
Meera Bhojani Additional Professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
Mahesh Vyas Dean PhD, Professor, Department of Samhita Siddhant, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India
Tanuja Manoj Nesari Director, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Keywords: Globalisation, Ayurveda, Global Health, Health Policy

Abstract

Background: The ancient Indian sages have also incorporated the principles of globalisation through the motto of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One World-One Family-One Future), meaning that the whole world is one family. Ayurveda is no exception to revolutionary change in the form of its globalisation and popularisation especially,
after the attack of COVID 19 infection.
Objective: This review has been undertaken to understand the global impact of Ayurveda interventions along with the impending challenges of the past few decades.
Methods: The information regarding the recent advances in the field of Ayurveda in terms of its global outreach and research was searched in the form of scholarly articles from the medical databases (Pubmed, SCOPUS, AYUSH Research Portal and Google Scholar) and publicly available websites and portals of government of India including the Ministry of AYUSH, Press Information Bureau, the Ministry of Tourism etc. Different points considering the present political scenario and national policy behind globalization, current status of Ayurveda education and practice across different countries, challenges in globalization like acceptabilityadaptability, post globalization challenges, opportunities and avenues for globalization were analyzed and considered.
Results: Globalization of Ayurveda is both a strategic necessity and a promising opportunity to enhance global health and wellness. While significant strides have been made through supportive national policies and international collaborations, overcoming the inherent challenges requires sustained efforts in research, standardization, and education.
Conclusion: Ayurveda is making global impact in across the health sector and scientific communities. By leveraging its strengths in personalized and preventive medicine, Ayurveda can contribute uniquely to the global healthcare landscape, promoting holistic well-being and addressing the rising prevalence of chronic and lifestyle-related diseases
Keywords: Ayurveda, Globalization, Herbal treatment, Traditional medicine, Ayush

How to cite this article:
Joglekar A A, Joshi S, Bhojani M, Vyas M, Nesari T M. Globalization of Ayurveda: Future opportunities and Current Challenges- Narrative Review. Chettinad Health City Med J. 2026;15(1):36-45.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202607

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