World Patient Safety Day, which is marked every year on 17 September, was established by the 72nd World Health Assembly in May 2019, following adoption of resolution WHA72.6 on ‘Global action on patient safety’. The resolution recognizes patient safety as a global health priority and promotes the objectives of World Patient Safety Day, namely to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and spur global solidarity and action to progress patient safety. World Patient Safety Day builds on a series of successful annual Global Ministerial Summits on Patient Safety, which started in London in 2016.

Safety is the denominator in current scenario for the acceptance of any substance including drugs. Emphasis on safety aspects of different drugs is vividly witnessed in the ancient literature. Long history of their successful usage in different pathological manifestations is the ultimate proof for their safe, efficacious, non-toxic beneficial effects. Contrast to the raising concerns; these preparations are being prescribed by Ayush physicians in their clinical practices. Though frequently being practiced, a physician must have a vigilant eye on the possible adverse reactions with the use of Ayush interventions.