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Clinical trials on ayurvedic drugs in traditional medicine have been gaining popularity in recent years as more and more people become interested in natural remedies. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of health and healing, includes the use of herbs, spices, and oils as part of its curative philosophy. While it is only recently that such treatments have seen increased attention and validation from the medical world, they have a long and storied history, with some of the oldest known medical treatises devoted to it. In recent years, various clinical trials have been conducted to study the effectiveness of ayurvedic remedies. Such trials typically involve a study group that receives the treatment and another that serves as a control, allowing researchers to compare real outcomes from ayurvedic drugs with those of conventional medicine. The results of such studies are slowly beginning to reveal the potential of ayurvedic treatments for various diseases and conditions. In one such study, the effects of two ayurvedic drugs on arthritis were studied. The drugs were found to be as effective as conventional treatments at reducing inflammation and pain, and they showed no adverse effects on the patients. The authors concluded that the drugs could be used in combination with traditional treatments to reduce symptoms in arthritis patients. In another study, the anxiolytic effects of various ayurvedic herbs were examined. The results suggested that the herbs had positive effects on stress, anxiety, and mood, and that they could be used as part of a holistic treatment approach to treating mood disorders. While the clinical trials conducted on ayurvedic drugs are still limited, they are continuing to provide evidence that such treatments do provide positive outcomes for a range of medical conditions. Such studies are helping to bring legitimacy to ayurvedic treatments, and allowing practitioners to explore the use of traditional medicines for modern diseases. Thus, although more research is needed, the current data suggest encouraging results for those seeking natural alternatives to conventional treatments.