Recent advances in Roganidana through digital integration (artificial intelligence)

The Indian Ministry of AYUSH has extensively embraced digital initiatives for the purpose of research and development. The use of advanced medical technologies and electronic communication in healthcare is the need of the hour. In Ayurveda, Roganidana highlights concepts propounding causative factors of disease and its pathology through the framework of clinical examination and diagnostic techniques. This ancient method of examination and diagnosis faces constraints and hurdles in achieving global acceptance. The need for Artificial Intelligence is to revolutionize Ayurveda by integrating machine learning algorithms, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and data analytics in various aspects. This underscores the utility of incorporating digital integration in Roganidana through various initiatives at different levels. The AYUSH sector has already put forth multiple initiatives accordingly. In the context of Roganidana research, initiatives include the AYUSH Research Portal, Digital Helpline for Ayurveda Research Articles (DHARA), National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal (NAMASTE), and Triskandha Kosha. Academic initiatives include Ayurveda e-learning modes and access to e-Samhita to improve the quality of education among Ayurveda students. Various diagnostic software such as Ayusoft, Prakriti Parikshan, and Nirogstreet are easily accessible to Ayurveda practitioners for disease diagnosis. Technical equipment use has also increased in research, for example, Nadi Tarangini, which ensures accuracy with the aid of information technology-based medical devices. This article aims to review improvements in patient health issues, their diagnosis, examination techniques, and treatment strategies with the utilization of modern technology in the context of Roganidana in Ayurveda.