Dr. Shantaram Kane, an IIT Bombay and MIT alumnus, distinguished chemical engineer and researcher, devoted over four decades to the science of therapeutic substances. His breakthrough Super-Extract Process converts herbs, foods, marine and animal products, minerals, herbo-mineral and classical formulations into Super-Extracts that are potent at 100-1000 times lower doses. Launched by the IIT Alumni Council on India's 79th Independence Day, this compendium also seeded the Council's open-source healthcare platform for health and longevity - the first of its kind in the world.
Consisting of five books, it presents Dr. Kane's pioneering work, opening pathways for safe, affordable, and accessible applications across humans, plants, and animals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Super-Extracts attracted attention for their affordability and accessibility.
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With their wide range of therapeutic potential and simplicity of preparation, I believe Super-Extracts have a natural affinity with holistic health practices and places. They can be readily adopted by integrative, CAM and AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy) health centres and clinics, as well as wellness retreats and similar settings. Within conventional systems, nutritionists, dietitians, and health coaches can utilise them, while their application can support various community health programs. With no need for complex infrastructure, the therapeutic value and affordability of Super-Extracts will be especially appreciated in resource-constrained settings.
The compendium will be a valuable resource for physicians and healthcare practitioners from diverse disciplines. To the curious, it will be an impetus; to the open-minded, an inspiration; and to those who turn to nature as their trusted apothecary, an insightful companion. We invite you to explore it with a spirit of curiosity, just as Dr Kane has through a remarkable journey of discovery
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- Christina Watson, Editor