Imphal, Feb 17 (Agency) Governor of Manipur La. Ganesan appealed to all to understand the importance of Ayurvedic medicines to prevent diseases and to enable all to live a long and healthy life. He was speaking at the distribution function of Ayurvedic medicines kits to the employees and security personnel working in Raj Bhavan here on Thursday. La. Ganesan said India is proud of having Ayurveda as a means of treatment, healing and prolonging life from ancient days.
Recognising its importance, a separate ministry was set up and steps taken up to bring awareness to people. All forms of treatment were associated with Ayurveda and people should try to understand its importance. He further said that AYUSH medicines prevent diseases by boosting our immune system and therefore during Covid pandemic, it will be useful in boosting the immune system. People should try to encourage the uses of AYUSH medicines along with allopathy and other forms of treatment, he added. A. Guneshwor Sharma, Director, AYUSH said, AYUSH medicines have a very specific role in the treatment and prevention of any diseases by protecting our health. Health promotion is the best option to fight any ailment in our body, he added. Governor distributed AYUSH medicine kits to the officers, officials, staff and security personnel working in the Raj Bhavan.