title: Evidence-based approaches for the Ayurvedic traditional herbal formulations: toward an Ayurvedic CONSORT model.
abstract: This paper considers the problem of evaluating multimodal integrative medicine treatments for complex pathologic conditions. The example is given of evaluation of highly successful treatments of lymphedema using Ayurvedic and Yoga medicine practices together with modern medicine. For a framework to evaluate such a complex intervention, we base our proposal on Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Applied Dermatology, Kasaragod, Kerala, India. srnarahari@satyam.net.in
authors.forename: Saravu R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Narahari
authors.forename: Terence J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: Madhur Guruprasad
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Aggithaya
authors.forename: Kuttaje S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Bose
authors.forename: Kodimoole S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Prasanna
mesh_terms: D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000628:therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008515:Medicine, Ayurvedic; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods*