AI in Cultural Heritage
Objectives of the project: -
To preserve Indian traditional medicine (like Ayurveda and Siddha) and food habits,
which are often shared orally
Spread the knowledge of Indian medicine and food habits to a wider audience
Increase global awareness for Indian medicine
Increase the accessibility of Indian medicine through digital platforms
Enhance sustainability of resources used in Traditional Indian Medicine
Validate that Indian medicine has no side effect
Emphasize natural health
Design Brief of the project
Overview
This project aims to create an AI-based platform that makes India’s traditional medicine (like
Ayurveda and Siddha) and food habits easily accessible for users all over the world. The
platform will provide information to help users explore alternative healthcare options and
learn about wellness practices rooted in Indian heritage. This platform will also provide
information to make traditional Indian healing more widely understood and used.
Target Audience:
Healthcare Seekers: People interested in alternative and preventive healthcare
solutions.
Professionals and Students: Healthcare specialists and students looking to learn
more about complementary medicine.
Curious Learners: People who want to understand and explore India’s traditional
healing practices.
Key Features:
1. Info Hub: Articles and recipes on India’s traditional medicines and food habits.
2. Herb and Health Guide: A detailed list of medicinal herbs, including properties, uses,
recipes, and traditional significance.
3. Interactive AI Tools:
Symptom Solution: Users can enter symptoms to receive suggestions for natural
remedies based on Ayurvedic or other traditional principles.
Herb Info: Users can enter a specific herb and find out their significance and
other info.
Technology Requirements:
1. Data Management: A database system to store and manage herbal and remedy
information.
2. Sustainable Resource Management: Ensures the sustainable supply of medicinal herbs.
3. Machine Learning:
Health Guide: A health guide that provides natural remedy suggestions based on user
inputs, aligned with Ayurvedic and traditional medicine principles.
Project Deliverables
1. User Interface Design: A simple web or mobile app layout to guide users in exploring
traditional medicine topics and AI features.
2. Information Centre: Verified and curated info covering the basics of Ayurveda,
Siddha, and related practices.
Conclusion
This AI project will provide an informative, user-friendly platform to explore and engage with
India’s traditional medicine. It seeks to empower people globally by offering authentic,
personalized knowledge rooted in centuries-old practices and enhancing understanding of the
value these traditions hold for wellness and sustainable healthcare.
Implementation of the project
1. Research and Content Collection
Gather Information: Collect reliable resources on traditional Indian medicine systems
like Ayurveda, herbal remedies, and food habits.
Community Involvement: Engage with local healers, herbalists, and community elders.
2. Build a Database
Data Structuring: Set up a database for storing information about herbs, remedies, and
food practices. This could include details like herb names, benefits and usage.
Research and Documentation: Gather and record these practices, making them into a
database. Use tools to collect recipes, herbal information, and home remedies.
3. Design the User Interface (UI)
Develop an AI-Powered App: Create a user-friendly app for wellbeing recommendations
based on Indian food habits, traditional health cures and preventions.
Interactive Tools: Integrate your tools (like the Symptom Centre) into an easy-to-find
menu.
Offer Educational Info: Include an in-app library with articles and recipes on Indian food
habits and home remedies.
