Dr. Amina Ather leads the Indian foundation for rediscovering traditional knowledge in Bangalore, India. The document discusses traditional Indian medicine, also known as alternate or traditional medicine. It describes some key differences between traditional medicine and alternate medicine, and how Indian culture and ethnicity have influenced traditional medical practices and concepts. The document also outlines some traditional Indian medical techniques and therapies like pulse diagnosis, cauterization, and dietary and herbal remedies. It advocates cultural exchanges to help transform and advance traditional Indian medicine.