Ayurvedic Drug Recommendation for Common Diseases using
Machine Learning
Abstract
The growing demand for alternative medicine, particularly Ayurveda, has
highlighted the need for a more efficient system to recommend Ayurvedic
treatments for common diseases. This project proposes the development of
a machine learning-based system that suggests Ayurvedic drugs based on
symptoms and diseases. The system aims to combine traditional Ayurvedic
knowledge with modern technology to provide accurate and personalized
treatment recommendations.
The system leverages a machine learning model trained on a
comprehensive dataset of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs, their properties, and
their uses for various diseases. By analyzing the symptoms provided by the
user, the model identifies potential diseases and recommends appropriate
Ayurvedic drugs based on their effectiveness in treating the condition.
Additionally, the system incorporates patient-specific factors, such as age,
gender, and medical history, to further personalize the drug
recommendation.
The application of machine learning algorithms, such as classification,
clustering, and regression techniques, enables the system to predict the
most suitable Ayurvedic drugs for treating a particular disease. The
recommendation system is built on a user-friendly interface, allowing users
to input their symptoms and receive real-time drug suggestions with
detailed descriptions of their therapeutic properties.
This system aims to bridge the gap between traditional Ayurvedic medicine
and modern healthcare needs by providing accurate, evidence-based, and
personalized Ayurvedic drug recommendations. By doing so, it hopes to
promote the use of Ayurvedic treatments for common ailments and
encourage individuals to explore alternative, holistic health solutions in a
convenient and efficient manner.
Modules
Data Collection
The first step is to gather a comprehensive dataset of diseases,
symptoms, and Ayurvedic treatments. Ideally, the dataset should
include:
o Symptoms associated with common diseases.
o A list of Ayurvedic drugs (herbs, formulations, etc.) and their
therapeutic benefits.
Data Preprocessing
Handling Missing Data: Ensure that the dataset doesn't contain
missing values or handle them appropriately (e.g., using imputation
techniques).
Feature Encoding: Encode categorical features such as symptoms
and diseases into numerical values using techniques like one-hot
encoding or label encoding.
Feature Scaling: Normalize or standardize numerical features to
ensure that machine learning algorithms perform optimally
(especially for algorithms like SVM or KNN).
Feature Selection
Identify which features (symptoms, age, gender, etc.) contribute the
most to predicting the correct Ayurvedic drug. This could involve:
o Correlation analysis to find the relationship between symptoms
and diseases.
o Feature importance ranking using algorithms like Decision
Trees or Random Forest.
Machine Learning Algorithm Selection
Classification Algorithms: Since the goal is to predict the disease
based on symptoms, classification algorithms will be suitable. Some
algorithms that could be used include:
o Random Forest Classifier: A robust algorithm that works well
for both small and large datasets and can handle feature
interactions.
o Decision Tree: Suitable for classification problems, and it
helps in understanding the feature importance and decision-
making process.
o Support Vector Machine (SVM): Good for high-dimensional
datasets and classifying diseases based on symptom vectors.
Model Training
Split the dataset into training and test sets (e.g., 80% training, 20%
testing).
Train the machine learning model on the training data using the
selected algorithm.
Drug Recommendation Engine
After the disease prediction model is trained, the next step is to
recommend Ayurvedic drugs based on the predicted disease. This can
be achieved by:
o Creating a mapping between diseases and the corresponding
Ayurvedic drugs.
o When a disease is predicted, the system will suggest the drugs
that are commonly used for that condition.
