SL progressing towards ‘Golden Era of Ayurveda – State Minister

Sri Lanka is progressing towards the ‘Golden Era of Ayurveda’ and other indigenous medicinal practices, State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion Sisira Jayakody said. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people became more aware of ayurvedic treatments and retained a lot of faith in indigenous medicinal practices. Most of the people have started adopting these practices more and more.

The State Minister made this observation at a media conference held at Waters’ Edge, Battaramulla, to convey information about the AyurEx Colombo 2024, the International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine, Educational Exhibition and Trade Fair scheduled to be held from May 3 to 5 at the BMICH.

“During the past decade, herbal product consumption has increased in developed countries. Many segments of the population have changed to using herbal products as a result of increased awareness and harmful side effects and withdrawal of chemical products creating more market opportunities both locally and internationally,” he said.

According to the State Minister, the present turnover of the herbal and ayurvedic industry in Sri Lanka is approximately Rs. 2.5 billion per year. The production and marketing of herbal products has been expanding rapidly in many major markets around the world such as Germany, China, Japan, the USA, France, Italy, UK and Spain.

The main objective of organising this type of exhibitions and research symposiums was to support herbal producing and exporting, medium and small business entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, in their efforts to diversify exports through sustainable production.

The Health Ministry in collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya has initiated to dedicate the global platform to disseminate expertise, knowledge and skills on cutting-edge research interventions and inventions on traditional medicine.

The International Symposium will be attended by over 30 eminent speakers from USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Netherlands, Iran and Thailand, where more than 48 lecture sessions will be conducted by local and international experts.

The Trade Fair segment of the event will showcase a diverse array of Ayurveda and traditional medical products, supplements, beauty and skincare products, and much more.

Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Commissioner General of Ayurveda M.D.J. Abeygunawardena and officials of the Ayurveda Department also participated in the media briefing.

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