From Nature to Nation: Ayurveda Touted as a Sustainable Path to Health and Wellness for Nigerians

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of wellness, has been spotlighted as a sustainable path to healthier, longer, and more balanced lives for Nigerians. This was the central message at the 10th International Ayurveda Day, hosted by the Consulate General of India in Lagos in partnership with Dabur, one of the world’s leading natural wellness companies.

Themed “Ayurveda for People and Planet,” the event highlighted how adopting Ayurveda’s holistic practices could help Nigerians make better daily health choices while easing pressure on the environment.

“Ayurveda is the science of life gifted by nature to all of humanity. It prevents illness when you are healthy and helps you recover when you are sick. Nigerians can benefit greatly from this holistic approach,” said Chandramouli Kumar Khan, Consul General of India in Lagos.

Khan emphasized the need for standardization and scientific validation to build trust:

“People will trust Ayurveda more when its medicines are measured, regulated, and clinically tried. That is why India is ready to support Nigeria in developing training and research programs.”

Dabur Launches Herbal Activated Charcoal Toothpaste

At the event, Dabur West Africa unveiled its Herbal Activated Charcoal Toothpaste, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to safe, effective, and herbal oral care.

“Rooted in Ayurveda, our strategy and products continue to focus on nature-inspired solutions that meet evolving consumer needs,” said Karuppiahsamy Suresh, Business Head, Dabur West Africa. “Nigerian consumers are increasingly seeking safe, natural, and effective personal care products. Our new product offers deep cleansing with the assurance of over a century of expertise. Dabur remains dedicated to being a partner in health and wellness.”

Explaining what makes the new toothpaste unique, Suresh added:

“Unlike single-ingredient charcoal products, our formula combines the whitening power of activated charcoal with trusted herbal extracts for complete oral care. With Dabur’s 140-year heritage and global presence in over 100 countries, Nigerians can trust our products to deliver quality, safety, and efficacy.”

A Shared Path for Forward

With the dual focus on Ayurveda and Dabur’s product innovation, the event underscored a shared commitment to holistic wellness, sustainable living, and consumer health.

As Ayurveda champions the balance of people and planet, Dabur’s launch of its Herbal Activated Charcoal Toothpaste represents another step in making nature-inspired oral care accessible to Nigerians nationwide.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.