A review of modern and Vedic practices on use of umbilical cord
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2022-08-19T00:00:00
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
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Stromal cells possess unique properties to regenerate themselves and cure various chronic illnesses. An easily available and ethical source for procurement of stromal cells is umbilical cord blood which is now being stored for future use. Vedic texts also describe the cord blood as a source of life. However, Indian traditions seem to preserve one more alternative for storage and procurement of stromal cells. Traditionally, in many parts of India, the umbilical cord stump is dried and stored for future use. It is used as a medicine for some illness and to treat infertility. Since Indian traditions are an excerpt of Vedic science, it points towards the possible emergence of dried stump as an easy and cost-effective means for stromal cell procurement and storage. The present review compiles the literature available on these traditional practices and stresses upon the need of rigorous experimental and theoretical research in the area. � 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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general gynaecology, general obstetrics, stromal cells, traditional medicine, Umbilical cord stump