[55555]

That's basically the stupidest assumption you could possibly make. On the one hand, you have thousands of years of anecodata compiled by billions of people. On the other hand, you have the fact that no white people have yet studied any Indian herbs. Not that they have studied it and didn't find anything, but just that they haven't gotten around to it yet (partly because there's not much profit motive). But somehow the default assumption is to shame people for recommending traditional treatments, even when the risk of trying something that doesn't work is very low and the potential to help people who are suffering is great.

Except that isn't even accurate analysis of what's going on, because tons of ayurvedic herbs HAVE been studied and they have been found to have powerful effects. Check examine.com for like the top 10 most prescribed ayuverdic herbs and you'll find a wealth of proven biologic activity and pharmacologic activity.

[nurettin]

>> On the one hand, you have thousands of years of anecodata compiled by billions of people

That or you have fourty years of urban legends and billions who believe it without checking any facts.

[knowThySelfx]

Actually, much more than 40 years. Many of the practitioners acquire their practice and knowledge from their parents. And the parents from their own parents. I am talking from what I've seen and experienced first hand. They also learn Vaastu and Astrology among other things. In addition, Ayurvedic Colleges are also there supported by the Indian Govt.

[dmitriid]

First. "no white people have yet studied any Indian herbs." directly contradicts "tons of ayurvedic herbs HAVE been studied".

Second. You know what studied and proven to be effective plants and herbs are called? Drugs/medicine.

[pvaldes]

> No white people have yet studied any Indian herbs

Someone wants a cup of tea?