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Alongside what can be termed official medical science, the search for new drugs, and all the activity connected with the discovery of nature’s secrets there exists a vast body of knowledge which stretches back into the ancient realms of time. People without number throughtout the world are fascinated by, and drawn to the world of alternative medicine which is receiving evermore recorgnition and appreciatio in view of the use of the elements which our mothr earth offers. Vaidya Bhagwan Dash, former deputy adviser on Ayurveda to the Indian Ministry of Health, is a leading expert in a field which brings together ancient traditions and innovation in an attempt to meet the enormous needs of a country such as India. On the sound basis of his medical training and research, Dash has furthered his studies, and as arecognised authority in Ayrveda has taken his knowledge and caring beyond his country. He can look back on a long career in medicine and publice service and among the many appointments he has held figures that of Director of the Yoga Research Institute in New Delhi. The Pie Manzu Centre intends recognizing the contribution which Vaidya Bhagwan Dash has made to the health and well-being of mankind by awarding him the medal of the Presidency of the Italian Senate.