Obviously, Tibetan medicine has also proved to be very useful in clinical practice, especially in the treatment of certain chronic diseases that are difficult to treat with other medical systems.  The comprehensive medical tradition of Tibet, which is of great importance for mankind, is one of the pinnacles among local medical traditions throughout the world.  Thus, practitioners of Tibetan medicine who are experienced and familiar with the system have a duty to preserve and promote the tradition through careful study and in-depth research.

Since its inception, the institution has undergone significant development. Today it houses various academic departments like the Pharmaceutical, Clinical Research, Materia Medica, Medical and Astro Literary Research, Herbal Product Research, Astrology department and the College where Tibetan doctors and astrologers are trained.  The Astrology department produces a range of annual almanac, calendars, amulets, horoscopes for individuals, readings and various astrological charts.  The Pharmacy manufactures different forms of remedial pills; the Clinical Research conducts research on disorders like diabetes, cancer, hepatitits and hypertension in collaboration with western scientific system of analysis; Materia Medica identifies and documents herbs using correct Latin names, preserving pressed specimen of plants and cultivation of rare species for research; Medical & Astro Litrerary Research documents and publishes Tibetan medical and astrological treatise; Herbal Products Research manufactures herbal products for rejuvenating body and skin based on traditional Tibetan system of formulation and Quality Assurance Laboratory checks the quality of raw materials, medicine and herbal health care products according to scientific methods as per the norms of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).