On 2016 Jul 31, Leigh Jackson commented:

The Nobel Prize for Medicine was thoroughly deserved for the discovery of artemisinin via a clue in the traditional literature of Chinese herbal medicine.

Should it be confirmed that the Ayurveda tradition is supported by genetics it is not clear how that might result in the enormous kind of medical benefit provided by artemisinin. However it would certainly be an interesting discovery.

The study suggesting genetic support for Ayurveda needs independent verification and a lot more supporting evidence.

On 2016 Jul 31, Leigh Jackson commented:

The Nobel Prize for Medicine was thoroughly deserved for the discovery of artemisinin via a clue in the traditional literature of Chinese herbal medicine.

Should it be confirmed that the Ayurveda tradition is supported by genetics it is not clear how that might result in the enormous kind of medical benefit provided by artemisinin. However it would certainly be an interesting discovery.

The study suggesting genetic support for Ayurveda needs independent verification and a lot more supporting evidence.