Document 1067
 DOCN  M94A1067
 TI    Role of alternative medicine in HIV infection.
 DT    9412
 AU    Shroff H; Gangakhedkar R; Tilwe S; Grant Medical College, Bombay, India.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(2):216 (abstract no. PB0879). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94371508
 AB    OBJECTIVE: Prohivitive cost and toxicity of the anti-retroviral drugs
       are major impediments in HIV chemotherapy today. In developing countries
       the number of HIV positive cases are rapidly on increase and large
       masses residing in rural areas often seek treatment from Traditional
       Medical Practitioners (TMPs). It is essential therefore to explore and
       assess the role of alternative medicine in HIV infection. METHODS:
       Ayurveda and homeopathy are the most followed disciplines in India.
       Ayurveda, based on correction of 'DOSHAS'-result of imbalance of five
       'dhatus' has many immunomodulators. Crude method of preparation of drugs
       and dosage schedules need scientific evaluation. Homeopathy based on the
       principle of 'Similia Similibus' also corrects imbalances in the body.
       DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Immediate attention to alternative drugs
       clinical trial is essential. The possibility of exploitation by false
       claims need to be prevented. The paper will discuss in detail the
       'Ayurvedic' immunomodulatory drugs with their earlier proven indications
       and the ethical guidelines for TMPs.
 DE    *Homeopathy  Human  HIV Infections/*THERAPY  *Medicine, Ayurvedic
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