Soon Govt AI Will Help You Decode Ancient Texts, Ayurvedic Like ChatGPT

Imagine having a conversation with ancient wisdom, asking questions about your health concerns directly from texts like the Charak or Sushruta Samhita. This could soon be a reality thanks to an innovative project by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under India’s Ministry of Ayush.

The CCRAS is developing an AI-driven chatbot, aiming to make the rich knowledge of traditional Indian medicine accessible to everyone, much like interacting with ChatGPT. This initiative, still in development, plans to provide clear, simple explanations for complex ancient medical texts, helping users grasp the reasons behind health phenomena like fever from the Charak Samhita’s perspective.

This project is part of a larger “Ayush Grid Initiative,” where the government is digitizing various aspects of traditional medicine, from education to health services. Naman Goel, who leads the Ayush Grid project vertical, emphasized the role of AI in enhancing platforms like the Ayush Research Portal and the Ayush Hospital Information Management System (AHMIS), aiming for real-time analytics, personalized healthcare, and broader public education.

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The initiative aligns with global efforts to integrate AI into healthcare. The World Health Organization (WHO) established the “Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health” in 2018, and the Ministry of Ayush has actively participated in this group, focusing on setting benchmarks for AI in traditional medicine. This collaboration aims to ensure that AI applications in healthcare are both effective and ethical.

For the general public, this means easier access to understanding and perhaps applying Ayurvedic knowledge. Whether you’re curious about the traditional reasons for common ailments or looking for natural health advice, this chatbot could serve as a bridge between ancient practices and modern life.

As this technology develops, it promises not only to preserve and promote the ancient science of Ayurveda but also to integrate it into contemporary health practices. The potential for AI to personalize medicine based on traditional knowledge could revolutionize how we approach health and wellness, blending the old with the new in a way that’s accessible to all.