Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Tradition

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Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Tradition (FRLHT) is a registered Public Trust and Charitable Society, which started[1] its activities in 1993 under the guidance of Sam Pitroda. The Indian Ministry of Science & Technology recognizes FRLHT as a scientific and research organization. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has designated FRLHT as a National Center of Excellence for medicinal plants and traditional knowledge.

The aim of the foundation is to make full use of India's rich and diverse medicinal knowledge. [2]

[edit] Activities

Conservation of natural resources
  • Conservation action and research
  • Bio-informatics on medicinal plants and traditional knowledge
  • Bio-Geo resources repository
  • Medical manuscript conservation
Research on traditional knowledge
  • Ayurveda and Yoga research hospital and wellness centre
  • Inter-cultural research
  • Laboratory for medicinal plants and traditional knowledge
  • Community owned enterprise

[edit] References

  1. ^ Columbia University honors FRLHT and Dr.Darshan Shankar.
  2. ^ Deccan Herald article -- Creating alternatives.

[edit] External links

Official Web site.

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