Abstract:
The Medical tourism studies report for the year 2015 indicates that more than 2,000,000
patients from abroad travelled to India. Ayurveda has attracted the attention of global
population especially the developed countries since ages for the promotion of medical
tourism encompassing modern medical sciences and the ancient Indian medical systems
Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). Foreign travellers were
coming to India since centuries in search of knowledge. Medical tourism in India is a
multibillion-dollar provider industry and attracting millions of foreigners and domestic to
visit incredible heritage of country and enjoy the medicinal blessings of traditional Vedas
and Upanishads. India is full of well trained, qualified and experienced professionals and
doctors. India ‘s medical tourism sector is expected to experience an annual growth rate
of 30%, making it Rs. 9,500-crore industry by 2015. Estimates of the value of medical
tourism to India go as high as $2 billion a year by 2012. Currently, India is second only
to Thailand in the number of medical tourists it has attracted since the early 1990s. Red
sandalwood grown on the shale subsoil, at altitudes around 750 meters (2,460 ft), and in
semi-arid climatic conditions gives a distinctive wavy grain margin. Lumber pieces with
the wavy grain margin are graded as "A" grade. Red sandalwood with wavy grain margins
sells at higher prices than the standard wood in market. Red sandalwood is used for
treating digestive tract problems, fluid retention, and coughs and for “blood purification.”
Red sandalwood might increase the loss of body water through the urine (diuretic effect).
Red sanders are used for Cosmetic remedies face pack for dry skin. Many of the Indian
hospitals have a holistic center in its premise with more ancient forms of treatments such
as yoga and meditation programs, and herbal medicine, naturopathy, homoeopathy, and
acupuncture departments.
