The book discuss the basis on which traditional systems of medicine provide treatment for HIV / AIDS, describes the actual herbal remedies in Ayurveda and the other systems which have been clinically evaluated, lists the constraints and problems encountered and ends with a series of suggestions and recommendations for further work.

Preface / Abbreviations / Introduction / HIV/AIDS: Global Scenario and the African Experience: G. Bodekar / HIV/AIDS: The Indian Experience: Q.B. Saxena / Problems in Evaluation of Traditional Medicine in AIDS: S.A. Dhanukar / Clinical Trials of Two Herbal Combination Preparation on HIV/AIDS Patients: A Double-blind Study: S. Rohatgi / The Efficacy of an Ayurveda Drug Formulation Against HIV/AIDS: R. Kuttan / Treatment of HIV/AIDS Patients by Ayurvedic Principles and possibilities: C.N. Deivanayagam / Role of Ayurveda in the Management of AIDS: S. Chaturvedi / Scope of Ayurveda (Traditional Medicine) in the Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) and Introduction: V.N. Pandey / Studies on Plants for Control of HIV/AIDS in Ayurveda: S. Sharma / HIV/AIDS and Ayurveda: Some Leads: H.S. Palep / Biospermecides-cum-Microbiocides and HIV/AIDS: G.P. Talwar / Immunomodulation as a Strategy for Restoration of Immunocompetence for Protection Against Opportunistic Infections: S. N. Upadhyay / HIV/AIDS and the Use of Condom: S. Kant / An Overview of the Proceedings: G. Bodekar / Discussion: Jai P. Narain / Homeopathy Trails in Patients with HIV/AIDS: V.P. Singh / Closing Remarks: R. R. Chaudhary / Closing Remarks: V. Ramalingaswami / Recommendations

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