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01 India’s First AI-Herbal Drug Discovery Program

In a major development that bridges
traditional medicine with cutting-edge
technology, the Government of India has
launched the AI-Herbal Discovery Initiative
under the Ministry of AYUSH and the
Department of Science and Technology.
The action aims to accelerate the discovery
of medicinal compounds from indigenous
plants like Ashwagandha, Giloy, and
Brahmi using AI. By combining traditional
knowledge with AI models which are
trained on thousands of preexisting research papers and molecular databases, this program is
expected to accelerate identification of plant-based compounds which may be effective
against chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and autoimmune conditions.

“We’re not just preserving heritage, we’re enhancing it with science,” said Dr. S. Raghavan,
Head of the Drug Research Division, IIT Delhi.

Published by: THE HINDU, March 2025
Source: pypi.org/project/AgeXtend/

02 Tulsi-Based Nasal Spray Found Effective in Reducing
Viral Load in Mild Respiratory Infections

A research collaboration between Banaras Hindu University and
AIIMS-Delhi has brought an encouraging result for a nasal spray
developed from extracts of Ocimum sanctum (commonly known
as Tulsi). This solution showed a major decrease in the viral load
in patients suffering from upper respiratory infections like cold
and mild flu.
Tulsi’s anti-inflammatory properties were enhanced through
nano-formulation (Tiny particles used to deliver medicines more
effectively and safely) allowing for faster absorption. Clinical
trial on 800 patients displayed improvement in their oxygen
saturation level and faster recovery times.
This nasal spray is expected to come into the Indian market by
late 2025.

Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology, February 2025

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