Traditional medicine

Influenced from the traditional medicine systems of India, China, and Southeast Asia, Balinese massage techniques include acupressure, skin rolling and flicking, and application of essential oils. The Balinese massage stimulates the lymphatic system and the flow of blood. The...

British consumer goods firm, Reckitt Benckiser, has agreed to buy privately-held Indian company Paras Pharmaceuticals for about $726 million, to boost its operations in a fast-growing healthcare market. Paras, which clocked sales of more than Rs 400 crore in...

After the Allopathic stream of drugs, it is now Ayurveda's turn to go through a rigorous testing process. Although the companies involved in the traditional medicine business agree that their products need to be tested, they are uncomfortable about...