Abstract
Date: February 23, 2024
For: St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai
Event: National Conference on Advances in Medicinal Plants Research (NAMPR – 2024)
Title: Farm to Pharmacy: A Culinary Journey
Herbs have long been integral to the human diet, serving not only to satisfy hunger but also to promote healing and enhance well-being. Ayurveda, the ancient Science of Life, teaches us that health is a natural state that can be maintained through mindful routines, allowing the body to heal itself. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles often lead us to neglect this inherent ability, causing us to misuse our bodies and minds.
Ayurveda harnesses the power of herbs to cure ailments and restore balance. This 5,000-year-old tradition highlights the medicinal properties found in our environment, which we often overlook. In this presentation, I will guide you through the transformative process of converting herbs into meaningful concoctions that elevate our quality of life.
Together, we will explore the techniques for synthesizing medicines from the natural substances around us and examine the vital connection between our daily food habits and the medicinal recipes offered by Ayurveda.
Sasi Varier T R
Executive Director
K. S. Varier’s Ashtanga Ayurvedics Private Limited
2/564, Thogamalai Main Road
Thayanur Chandai
Trichy – 620102
www.ashtangam.com
