Although ayurveda is in process of its official recognization in Russia, its methods of treatment and medicines are becoming popular all over Russia. The future of this unique treatments gifted by India to world is bright in Russia. After recognization of Ayurvedic medical system in Russia, volume of Trade between India and Russia will grow fast and remarkable through export of ayurvedic medicines, herbs and natural beauty care products. Even today we can find approximately all major ayurvedic medicines and herbs in Moscow and regions of Russia. It's come through not proper official channels but fact is that it is coming from India. These medicines are really giving good effects, helping people to improve their health and treat without any side effects.

Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in treating of chronic diseases which are otherwise difficult to treat through allopa-thic medicines.

Russian people know a lot of names of Ayurvedic medicines than Indians who live in Russia. The more popular Ayurvedic Medicines among Russians, are Chyawanprash, Triphala, Gugul, Neem, Ashwagandha, Arjuna, Shallaki, Diabetics and others!

Ayurvedic treatments and procedures
Panchkarma in ayurveda is really a great and unique therapy. This therapy is more famous among Russians. This is an ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy for health and beauty summed up as detoxification purification and rejuvenation of body and mind. It restores health and gives freshness, longlife. Panchkarma purifies the body system up to cellular level. The subsequent medical therapy and nutritive regimen provides the cure of various diseases permanently. Scientific study have shown the efficacy of Panchkarma in neuro-muscular disorders, cerebral paralysis, hemiplegia, metabolic disorders, obesity etc .This is equally useful in joint disorders, insomnia and depression.

Russian also like high relaxation therapy and ayurvedic massage like Shiro-Dhara (deep relaxation and stress relief therapy) and Abhyanga (ayurvedic herbal oil synchronized massage from head to foot).

Ayurvedic oil massage relieves one out of stress and induce relaxation to the mind and body. lt helps to get good sleep, good memory, skin vitality and make you mentally and physically fit.

Opportunities for India
After the recognition of ayurveda in Russia India will be benefited by giving training to Russians in ayurveda, sending ayurvedic doctors to Russia and selling ayurvedic medicines and natural beauty care products in big volume to Russia.This is only area of trade where we have no competitors in the Russian market Russia will also be benefited to include a new and unique natural medical science in their healthcare system.

(The author is medical director, Indian Family Clinic, Moscow) - Courtesy: Business Messenger