AmritavabodhiniMonthly Newsletter of Amrita School of June 2018 Volume 1 Issue 1

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EDITORIAL Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic (“whole- body”) healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in . It’s based on the belief that BOARD health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight disease. But treatments may be geared toward specific health problems. Ayurveda is a remarkably individualized system of medicine. The tradition is rooted in the idea that each Chairman of us is born with a completely personal blueprint for Br. Sankara Chaitanya optimum health. From birth onward, it is this reference point—your constitution—that, in many ways, defines Advisory Board who you are. No two constitutions are exactly alike; Prof. Vasudevan Nampoothiri therefore, no two human beings can have precisely the Prof. Rabinarayan Tripathy same expression of ideal health. In Ayurveda, everything is medicine it all depends on the context of who you are, Coordinator and what patterns are currently at play in your particular system. Ayurveda is fundamentally opposed to one- Prof. . Ramadas P V size-fits-all remedies. While there are certainly some practices that are considered to be beneficial for most Faculty Members everyone, Ayurveda places the focus firmly on you, the Dr. Anandaraman P.V individual concerned. Ayurveda has a long tradition of Dr. Haritha supporting and promoting pregnancy. Infertility is one Dr. Sushama of the leading diseases around the world. Many couple are not getting their progeny because of lifestyle changes, Student editors and other factors. So before the treatment, modification Dr. Aravind of lifestyle, cleaning of the body and mind is needed, Dr. Swetha this can be achieved from Ayurveda principles. In fact, Bharadhwaj Ayurveda emphasizes the preconception period just as much, if not more, than the pregnancy period itself. The Layout Designing preconception time offers a golden opportunity to provide the best of the both of you to your future child. Ayurveda Ranjith N.S.(ICTS) preconception care takes advantage of our body’s natural ability to cleanse and renew. No matter what you’re past Contact us experiences with fertility are, Ayurveda offers a complete [email protected] approach to fertility that embraces both the male and the [email protected] female roles as equally important. The lens of Ayurveda broadens our vision to see that fertility is more than the Published By physical act of becoming pregnant. Fertility is first about University Press Amritapuri your shift into parenthood, as a couple, which comes well before conception. It begins with your first true desire to begin a new family. This desire serves as an invitation to the new soul. In this way, understand that fertility is equally spiritual and emotional as it is physical. Appreciate that achieving fertility is also about achieving the healthiest child possible on all dimensions so that the soul may fulfil its purpose to the highest degree.

2 AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) By: Dr. Azad Bose (B.N.Y.S)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that o Abnormal uterine bleeding affects a woman’s hormone levels. Many women have o Cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer) PCOS but don’t know it. In one study, up to 70 percent of women with PCOS hadn’t been diagnosed. Causes: PCOS affects a woman’s ovaries, the reproductive organs There are no proven causes of PCOS, But the leading that produce estrogen and progesterone — hormones that theories that causes PCOS are these: regulate the menstrual cycle. The ovaries also produce a 1) Hyperinsulinism small amount of male hormones called androgens (eg: Testosterone). The ovaries release eggs to be fertilized Insulin is the hormone that helps Glucose to by a man’s sperm. The release of an egg each month is pass through cell membrane for metabolism, for called ovulation. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and this Glucose and Insulin needs to bind. But if the luteinizing hormone (LH) control ovulation. FSH stimulates visceral fat layer (belly fat or intra-abdominal fat) of the ovary to produce a follicle — a sac that contains an our body secretes insulin like growth factor binding egg — and then LH triggers the ovary to release a mature protein (IGFBP) this may leads to hyperinsulinism. egg. To avoid this the best way is to reduce visceral fat in our body. When insulin rises in our body this may Symptoms: cause increased production of androgens in our 1) Acne body, causing PCOS. 2) Sudden weight gain 2) Pituitary-Thyroid-Ovary axis hypothesis 3) Irregular periods Ovulation cycle is regulated directly by pituitary 4) Hair fall gland through the secretion of Luteinizing hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). 5) Infertility These are secreted by Anterior Pituitary Gland. If 6) Abnormal hair growth especially on face pituitary gland secretes law amount of FSH then it 7) Depression or Mood swings will lead to PCOS. There is another gland at work 8) Insomnia here, Anterior Pituitary Gland is in turn regulated Although these are the symptoms associated with PCOS, please know that, these are also the symptoms for few other disorders too, so diagnosis should be done only with the help of a doctor. Complications: o Infertility o Gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure o Miscarriage or premature birth o Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis — a severe liver inflammation caused by fat accumulation in the liver o Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels that significantly increase your risk of cardiovascular disease o Type 2 diabetes or pre diabetes o Sleep apnea o Depression, anxiety and eating disorders

AMRITAVABODHINIMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 3 by Thyroid gland through negative Some Asanas have proved to be effective in management of PCOS, feedback mechanism. So if thyroid 1) Surya Namaskar is not functioning properly that will affect Pituitary in turn ovulation. This could be why most of the time PCOS and Hypothyroidism are associated. 3) Genetic Although not proven scientists believe genetic factors also could be one of the reason for PCOS. If your family members suffer from PCOS, studies shows that, then there is higher chance for you to get PCOS. Treatment: As the disorder treatments for PCOS should also be multi factorial. Diet: These would be the key feature on PCOS diet, Iodine 2) Ardha kati Chakrasana Organic Iodine is a key part for normal thyroid to functions. Even though iodized salt is available in market, this may not be the ideal solution for our body’s iodine requirement. So it would be good if take some food with rich iodine content. Some of the popular iodine rich food common in India are Curd, Berry fruits (Strawberry, Blackberry, etc), Potato, Sea food, etc. Anti-inflammatory foods Anti-inflammatory diet for PCOS should be focusing mainly on the essential fatty acids such as Omega 3, Omega 6. Essential fatty acids have proved to be very effective in case of inflammatory conditions, foods rich in essential fatty acids are Flax seeds, Flax seed oil, Fish liver oil, Rice bran oil, Walnut, Almond, Coconut oil, Coconut milk, etc. Anti-oxidants 3) Kati Chakrasana Anti-oxidants can reduce the levels of oxidization in our body, these are especially beneficial to reduce the negative effects of visceral fat layer. Many vitamins and other essential nutrients have anti-oxidant property. Some foods rich with anti- oxidants are fresh fruits and vegetables, green leafy vegetables, coconut oil and olive oil, almond, walnut, fig, dates. Yoga To reduce oxidization in body and to reduce inflammation in body pranayama practices such as Anulom-Vilom, Nadi- Shudhi and Surya Bhedana.

4 AMRITAVABODHINIMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 4) Sidhasana 8) Viparita Karani 9) Sarvangasana

5) Vakrasana

10) Matsyasana

6) Badha konasana

11) Pavana mukhtasana

7) Upavishta Konasana 12) Merudandasana

Also Practices like Jalandhar Bandha and Moola Bandha are very effective for PCOS Management. Strict follow up of diet and yoga for at the very least 3 months have shown significant improvements in the PCOS condition, clinical trials shows menstruation returning to regular cycle and even regular ovulation.

AMRITAVABODHINIMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 5 KAPIKACHU - A POTENT APHRODISIAC

BN-Mucuna pruriens( Linn.)DC FN-Fabaceae. EN- Cowitch, Cowhage, Velvet bean.

Mucuna pruriens is a slender, herbaceous, twinning, DISTRIBUTION: annual with hairy branches. The plant is used as food as It is distributed all over India up to 1000 m in well as medicine by humans and the tender leaves are Himalaya & in Andaman and Nicobar Island, used as fodder for animals. It is a potent aphrodisiac, commonly seen in Bengal and Assam. anti deppresent and geriatric tonic which is also useful in neuropathy, nephropathy and general debility. The MORPHOLOGY: demand of this drug in India and in International market • HABIT- An annual twinning climber of 5-8 m long has increased many folds as it has L-DOPA which is made having slender hairy branches utilized in the treatment of neurological disease mainly • LEAVES-Trifoliate, stipulate, ,petioles 6-11 cm Parkinsonism. long: leaflets- thin, densely silvery hairy beneath ,terminal one rhomboid, laterals unequal sided with dilated lower margins. • INFLORESCENCE- axillary racemes of 15-30 cm long. • FLOWER- Purple coloured :Calyx- Silky outside, companulate with upper 2 teeth focused to form a triangular lobe with lateral ones deltoid &lower tooth lanceolate and longer than tube:corolla- 2.5- 4 cm long, vinaceous

• FRUITS- A sigma shaped turgid pod, explosively In Ayurveda the drug kapikachu is used for its properties dehising of 6-9 cm long,2 cm broad, longitudinaly like balya, Brahmana, vrisya and vata samana. It is a main ribbed, curved densely clothed with persistent pale ingredient in preparations like Amrita prasa ghrita,Maha brown irritant bristles . mayura ghrita, Kapikachu choornam, satavaryadi • SEEDS- 5-6, Smooth, ellipsoidal, about 1 cm long, choornam ,somaraji thailam, aswagandhadhi lehyam and blackish brown, generally variegated. vidaryadi kashayam • ROOTS- long, soft woody flexible roots of 7mm The drug has found to be mentioned in classics as follows: thickness or more: outer surface-dark brown to • Caraka-madhura skanda,balya mahakashayas, black with protruding or prominent lenticels and purisa virajaniya varga,vamanopaga. few rootlets. • Susrutha- vidaryadi gana &vata samana gana, vrishya. • Vagbhata- Durvadi gana.

Synonyms of the plant include Kapikachu, Kachura, Kapiroma phala etc, which indicates the plant is hairy vine, which causes severe itching. Atmagupta, swayam gupta, dusparsa & durabhigraha indicates that the plant is capable of self-protection on account of its hairs which is highly irritant not only to monkeys but also to human beings. Brahmani, vrisya indicating its brihmana and vajeekara property.

6 AMRITAVABODHINIMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER THERAPEUTIC USES: • Neurological disorders: decoction of atmagupta roots is beneficial in apabahuka vyadhi.(CD) • Roots processed with oil mitigates pain due to arthritis. • Decotion 0f roots is useful in diseases of nervous system such as hemiplegia,falcial palsy. • Decoction of roots can also be used to induce mensturation. Seeds boiled in milk is used with ghee and wheat act as aphrodisiac. • Compound powder of seed and fruits of gokshura PARTS USED: Root, seeds, pod &hairs. equal parts with sugar and milk also act as CONSTIITUENTS: vajeekarana. • Seeds are naturalized sources of amino acids,1,2,3 Intake of seed powder with honey and ghee is dihydroxy phenyl alamine L-DOPA,the direct useful in swasa roga and dyspnoea. precursor to the neuro transmitter dopamine • Researches prove that oral administration of 5 g m .It also contain ether alkaloids like mucuadine, of seed powder taken along with hot water once in mucuadinine, along with maucunin and small a day is beneficial for men with decreased sperm amount of nicotine various amino acids, count and motility. carbohydrates and indole alkyl amines and serotonin. • Seeds oils-Palmitic, stearic, oleic acids, acids &

Sterol. • Pod-trichomes- 5 – hydroxytryptamine. RASAPANCHAKA: • Rasa- madhura tikta. • Guna- guru snigdha. • Vipaka- madhura • Virya- ushna virya(roots), sheetha virya (seeds) • karma: Tridosha shamaka(SN),Vata samana(su.sa), Vata- pitta hara (DN) ,Vrishya, Balya, vajeekarana, brihmanam. INDICATION: vatavyadhi, atisara, yoni roga, klaibya, swasa(su.sa) A group of 25 healthcare professionals attend the three DOSAGE: week CME program on Ayurveda organised by Amrita Seed powder: 3-6 gm. Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ACARA) in collaboration with National Ayurveda Medical Root dec- 50-100ml. Association, Russia from 26th February to 21st of March 2018

AMRITAVABODHINIMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 7 TAAPAHARI

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8 AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Dr. P. Ram Manohar is the Research Director at Amrita Kumar and Director of NIMHANS, Dr. B. N. Gangadhar Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda. He has been were amongst the top government officials who attended contributing in the field of Ayurvedic research since the the conference. About sixty resource persons took part in last 24 years. He has to his credit more than 60 publications the deliberations of Amrita Samyogam 2017 conference with research papers published in SCI research journals from United States, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Argentina and as well as contributions in other journals and chapters India. About 100 Institutions were represented including for books. The Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in 22 States from India. Academic sessions of the conference Ayurveda (ĀCĀRA) at Amrita School of Ayurveda focuses included a Pre-conference Workshop on Scientific Writing on paving a strong scientific approach towards Ayurveda. and a Pre-conference Meeting on Integrative Oncology. The centre’s attention is to cultivate this research culture in The major areas for iintegrations that was taken up an Ayurveda academic environment, improving the quality for discussion during Amrita Samyogam were Cancer, of postgraduate and doctoral research programs and to Diabetes, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Musculoskeletal generate high quality research in herbal medications. Diseases and Mental Health. ĀCĀRA seeks entreat collaboration between modern Dr. Ram was a part of Panel Discussion on Integrative scientific researches and Ayurveda researches to gain Medicine on FICCI HEAL 2017: “Indian Healthcare: A a better understanding of Ayurveda treatment’s basic Patient’s View” on 18th August at New Delhi. He also concepts, mechanism, and clinical outcomes. ĀCĀRA delivered a talk on Traditional Veterinary Medicine during further aims to develop a platform to facilitate integration 19th International Ayurveda Symposium at European between practitioners of modern medicine and Ayurveda, Akademie For Ayurveda at Birstein, Germany and and to establish a model centre for collaborative, attended panel discussion on Integrative Medicine at the integrated . Gaining global acceptance for Symposium on 9th September 2017 Evening Session At Ayurveda can only be achieved through collaborative Rosenberg Europäische Akademie für Ayurveda. research with scientific organizations and universities worldwide. This is ĀCĀRA’s mission and Amma’s vision ĀCĀRA organized a Continuous Health Education when she proposed the concept of ĀCĀRA. program for a group of Scholars from Argentina (August5 Dr. Ram Manohar, the Research Director at ĀCĀRA to August30).In the same month a memorandum of delivered talk at Ayurveda College, Trivandrum on 1st of understanding (MOU) was signed between ĀCĀRA and July. In the middle of July along with the Medical Director Fundacion Villa Luz for Human Development and Quality at Amrita School of Ayurveda, Br. Sankara Chaithanya he of Life, Argentina visited Arya Vaidya Nilayam, Madurai. On September, he made a talk on improving Clinical ĀCĀRA and Amrita centre for Nano science and Molecular Research in PG Curriculum during the National Ayurveda Medicine togetherly hosted Amrita Samyogam 2017 on 6th Summit at Gandhinagar with Prof. M.S. Baghel, Prof. August 2017 at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. Anand Chaudhary, Prof. Umesh Shukla, Dr. Brijesh Amrita Samyogam 2017, an International Conference on Mishra at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. He also Integrative Ayurveda and Modern Medicine was attended attended SATAPATHAM - Regional Seminars conducted by by more than 1000 delegates representing Ayurveda, Arya Vaidya Sala in connection with Centenary Modern Medicine and Modern Science. The focus of Celebrations, SN Ayurveda College, Puthur. Following the conference was primarily Clinical Integration of this on October 6th, he delivered a talk on “Ayurveda as Ayurveda and Modern Medicine by identifying areas for a Knowledge System: Epistemological and Ontological cross referrals as well as multimodal combined treatment Premises” on a National Seminar on Indian Intellectual in specific diseases. In order to strengthen the clinical Traditions: Concepts and Concerns conducted by the integration, the conference also proposed to discover Department of Sanskrit, Calicut University with the support biological mechanisms through basic science studies of Sahitya Academy. On October 17th, the National and Integrating new technologies for effective delivery Ayurveda Day (Dhanwantari Jayanti) Dr. V. Rajmohan of treatment at point of care.The Special Secretatry of delivered a talk on Pain Perspectives at Amrita School of Ministry of AYUSH, Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, The Advisor of Ayurveda on special invitation of ĀCĀRA. Following this Ministry of AYUSH, Dr. Dinesh Katoch, Scientist from Dr. Ram made a visit to Argentina to impregnate an idea Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of simplicity and benefits of practicing Ayurveda rather of India, Dr. Ketaki Bapat, Director of National Institute of than other medications. After return, on 30th October he Cancer Prevention and Research, Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, the delivered a talk on Ayurveda - The Future of Integrative Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda, Dr. Abhimanyu Medicine on a seminar on Ayurvedic approaches.

AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 9 On November Dr. Ram attended the programme related to first International Research Project funded jointly by Italian AcÉÉrÉï EuÉÉcÉ Ministry and Govt of India. It is regarded as a milestone for Amrita School of Ayurveda and Dr. Ananthram Sharma lÉaÉUÏ lÉaÉUxrÉåuÉ UjÉxrÉåuÉ UjÉÏ rÉjÉÉ | was ready to take the final small step into the aircraft xuÉzÉUÏUxrÉ qÉåkÉÉuÉÏ M×üirÉåwuÉuÉÌWûiÉÉå pÉuÉåiÉç || and he made a giant leap to University of Milan, Italy. On November NOV27 & 28, ĀCĀRA conducted a workshop {च.सू.५/१०३} on Research process- From Question to Publication. The workshop was a great success where lectures were delivered by Dr. Girish Thillu, Dr.Kishore Patwardhan and In this above verse, Acarya Caraka telling that one who Dr.Supriya Bhalerao. obeys his duties regarding own body is an INTELLIGENT. Dr. Ram Manohar had delivered lectures on Ayurveda To convey that he has given 2 beautiful examples for Seminars from 2017 December 2nd to December 10th both internal and external factors by at Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia. Also he made discussions 1. Nagari :- Means Officer in charge or king, as we know with Prof. Aifman Roman, Novosibirsk State Pedagogical officer or king always think about the happiness of his University, Russia along with Dr. Oleg and Prof. Mikhail society. He always chooses the right way to control the about possible collaborative research and MOU with negativities in his surroundings. As the law of Karma Amrita University during his Russian visit. He attended says that every good or bad action has a definite a five day seminar introducing the basics of Ayurvedic result, sooner or later in life. If the officer or king approach to health and disease management organised serves better for the people, they also give the same by National Ayurveda Medical Association of Russia with response. If the officer or king is injudicious in their Biokvant under the leadership of Oleg Sorokin and was duties, then people will also indulge in unlawful acts. completed with about 50% participants being medical The position of king or officer will reduce day by day, professionals. 15 cities were represented in the same finally they will get demotion. Here some people from including neighbouring countries like Czech Republic, the same place only will harm the society. Similarly for Finland and Kazakhstan which was held at Mira Healthy us, we are the king of our beautiful body. It is our duty Centre, Novosibirsk, Russia. to know what is needed and what is not to maintain After returning from Russia, Dr.Ram had made the perfect healthy status of our body but then also arrangements for inaugurating a well equipped lab named day by day, we are becoming more and more negligible ‘Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda’ towards our daily lifestyle. Not we ?????? laboratory which is established under his supervision. 2. Rathi - means the Charioteer, who controls the Thereby, Swami Amritageetananda Puri inaugurated chariot specially the horses. They are meant for the ĀCĀRA Research Laboratory by lighting the lamp on racers. But the charioteer controls their racing mind December 15th. and moves the chariot and reaches the people safely Her Holiness Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), the to the destination. He is always an alert and attentive Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham had a vision while riding the chariot, to protect it from the of uniting modern and traditional medical approaches for obstacles like humps, stones etc. on the road which the sake of humanity. She recognized that mainstream are external factors. If he is not alert then the chariot, medicine would not accept unless its horses, charioteer himself and the people may also get outcomes and medications were analyzed and scientifically injured. Similarly in our life the MANAS which is called documented. The stories of successes in ayurveda or to be cancala (always wandering), like uncontrolled herbal approach is not accepted worldwide unless it is horses only. Many external factors will divert the based upon scientific evidence. If there were statistical mind, but if we have the perfect hold on it, then we and scientific proof of the efficacy of traditional healing can achieve the desired goal. Otherwise we have to methods, this can published in international journals and face many ups and downs in our life. For an example take attention of people and can strive in the area of we cannot concentrate on both works together for a therapies where modern medicine was believed to be the long time, even though while going on the road will only solution and also it can fight with allopathic medicinal hear songs by using headphones in high volume. Is it issues like resistance to drugs, side effects, and escalating good???? costs. This was the mission under establishment of such After observing these examples given by Acarya a Research laboratory exclusively for Ayurveda. Following Caraka, it can be conclude that if the person can the ceremony, an International Symposium on Ayurveda control his emotions, if he thinks and act wisely, can in Neuromuscular and Neurodegenerative Diseases was avoid all the obstacles and finally he can achieve the conducted at Amrita School of Ayurveda on the same day. optimum health On Dec21st, Dr. Ram made lectures on recent trends in Ayurgenomics in Continuing Medical Education (CME) NOTHING IS WASTE OF TIME IF YOU THINK WISELY.. programme on Genomics at Govt. Ayurveda College, LOVE YOUR LIFE, AND THEN HEALTH WILL LOVE YOU…… Trivandrum.

10 AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Activities of the STUDENTS Director’s

3. Second year post graduates of the dept of Swasttha vritta presented papers on international seminar on Message ayurveda onchology (Anveekshiki) in december. Post graduates of the dept of swasttha vritta took practical classes for the visited argentina team. 1. Dr. Jayakrishnan A. PG scholar , department of Shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘a clinical study to assess the improvement in visual activity and auto refractometry in simple myopia with ananthadi ghrita tarpanam’ in shalakyaprabodhini – 2017 2. Dr. Anjali U. PG scholar, department of shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘ayurvedic management of chronic multiple chalazion – a case report’ in shalakyaprabodhini – 2017 3. Dr. Aravind Kumar, PG scholar, department of Shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘management of central serous chorio-retinopathy through ayurveda: a case report in shalakya prabodhini – 2017. The scholar received best paper presentation award. INFERTILITY 4. Dr. Misha Rani k. PG scholar, department of Shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘management of giant Infertility is the most distressing condition affecting papillary conjunctivitis’ in shalakya prabodhini – 2017 a couple’s life. The treatment for this condition is complex and multidimensional. According to 5. Dr. Vidyasree, PG scholar, department of Shalakya Ayurveda the healthy reproductive status is rooted tantra, presented a paper on ‘pharmacokinetics of sekam’ at the deepest level of physical and mental health. in sadhana - 2017, nangeli ayurveda college. Ayurvedic pre-conceptional care with appropriate diet 6. Dr. Vidyasree, PG scholar, department of Shalakya and regimen nourishes the requisites for a healthy tantra, presented a paper on ‘role of nasya in allergic conception which finally paves way towards this rhinitis’ in ictam, pala – 2017 ultimate goal. Psychological aspects related to fertility 7. Dr. Aswin T. Das, PG scholar, department of Shalakya is a very burning issue to the medical professionals tantra, presented a paper on ‘pharmacokinetics of anjana worldwide. This in turn creates a vast scope for the karmam’ in sadhana – 2017, nangeli ayurveda college. alternative systems of medicine, especially Ayurveda. This approach aims for a proper shareera shudhi and 8. Dr. Aswin T. Das, PG scholar, department of Shalakya mana shudhi (Physical and mental purity). The neuro tantra, presented a paper on ‘action of tanakana bhasma functional domains of mind in relation to fertility and honey in the management of chronic tonsilitis’ in potential is now receiving increased interest which ictam, pala – 2017 explores the concept ofsoumanasya as told by our 9. Dr. Anupama J. Dileep, PG scholar, department of acharyas. Despite the technological advances in the Shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘role of virechana field of assisted reproductive techniques like IVF etc, in dyslipidaemia’ in amritasamyogam – 2017 the success rate still remains obscure particularly in those cases with idiopathic infertility with a genetic 10. Dr. Anupama J. Dileep, PG scholar, department of predisposition. This has turned out to create a paradigm Shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘aschyotana as adi shift towards an integrative medical approach upakramam’ in sadhana - 2017, nangeli ayurveda college. incorporating the holistic concepts of Ayurveda to 11. Dr. Deepthi K. Nair, PG scholar, department of improve the preganancy outcome. This approach Shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘a case report – will surely help the society in large. Hope Ayurvedic giant papillary conjunctivitis’ in ictam, pala- 2017. community is able to respond to this situation! 12. Dr. Deepthi k. Nair, pg scholar, department of shalakya tantra, presented a paper on ‘chronic sinusitis – ayurvedic management’ in sadhana- 2017, nangeli ayurveda college.

AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 11 Activities Achievements of the Faculties

Dr.Rabinarayan Thripathy Dept. Shalyatantra Resource Person for the subject “Marma Sameeksha” – presented a paper entitled – “Marma Therapy for Neck Pain in Relation to Cervical Spondylosis & Frozen Shoulder with Practical Demonstration” at National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, (CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India) Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala – 679531. Dr Priyalatha .B(Associate professor),delivered a talk on topic “Varsha ritucharya” in Jeevedhara program aired on Leena Parameswaran Nair june 10th on Amrita channel. has recognised with ‘Service Award’ from Lions Club,Oachira for conducting Free medical Camp. Leena Parameswaran Nair served as Seminar committe chairperson for the National seminars on Bala Chikitsa & Medicinal Plants at Alappuzha on the occasion of AMAI State Conference Leena Prameswaran Nair delivered a guest lecture on ‘Role of Ayurveda on Women’s Mental Health’ on International Women’s Day at MSM College,Kayamkulam in connection with AMAI & NSS Unit. Leena Parameswaran Nair demonstrated the Common Yoga Protocol the International Yoga day celebrations at Nadakkavu L P S on June 21st 2018. International Research Exchange Visit – Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma visited the University of Milan and Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Ca’ Granda Ospedale Dr.Haritha Chandran, Maggiore Policlinico, Milano, for the continuations of received Best Paper award for oral presentation discussions, research idea exchange and planning for on the topic “DNA methylation analysis correlates developing an integrated approach to management of environmental influence on extreme Vata neuromuscular diseases like Duchene Muscular Dystrophy constituition defined in Ayurveda” on International and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The project An integrated conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern approach to the treatment of Duchene Muscular medicine – “Amrita Samyogam”,conducted at Amrita Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy is Jointly Funded institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma Presented a Paper at 2nd Amrita Research Synergy Day on May 4th (Friday), 2018, at AIMS (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences), Kochi, on the topic Panchakarma Instrumentation - Designing and development of Automatic –digital Panchakarma Table. Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma delivered two Guest Lecture on Basics of Panchakarma and Spices as Home Remedies on 9th and 10th of June 2018 at Ayurvedic Point Milano, Italy. A group of 20 healthcare professionals attend the three week CME program on Ayurveda organised by Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ACARA) in collaboration with AASANA, Argentina from 5th to 28th of February 2018

12 AMRITAVABODHINIMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Paper Publications

1. Dr. Renju Rajan, Dr. Delvin T. Robin, and Dr Vandana Rani M published an article titled as “Biomedical Waste Management In Ayurveda -Current Practices & Future Prospectives” in Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, DOI information: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.07.011 2. Dr. Amal S Chandran, Dr. Anusree Dileep,Dr Azad Bose, and Dr. Delvin T Robin published an article titled as “A PILOT STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF MUD EYE PACK IN ASTHENOPIA “ in Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm. 2018;9(3):189-192 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.09390 3. Manu Madhavan Akkarappilly Mana , Akhilesh Shukla , Leena Parameswaran Nair , Jayashankar Mund & Ravindar Korede published a paper on “A Review On Influence Of Ahara (Diet) On Mental Health From Ayurvedic Perspective”in International Journal of Research in Ayurveda pharmacy. 4. Thanusree Narayanan Nair,Akhilesh Shukla,Haritha Chandran & Leena Parameswaran Nair published a paper on “Review of Ayuvedic Strategies to Overcome Nidranasha and Improve Quality of Life” in Scopus indexed journal- Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 5. Shweta Hegde,Leena Parameswaran Nair,Haritha Chandran & Haroon Irshad published a paper titled Traditional Indian way of Eating - an overviewin scopus indexed journal- Journal of Ethnic Foods 6. Shweta Hegde,Leena Parameswaran Nair,Haritha Chandran & Haroon Irshad published a paper on “Pandulipi Samshodak-A Manuscript Editor” in International of Sanskrit Research 7. Devipriya Soman, N Subhash Babu, A cross sectional survey on the practice of Rasayana drugs in Neuro degenerative Conditions , Int. J. Res Ayurveda Pharm 2017; 8 (Suppl 1):44-47 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.08136. 8. Sandu Pillai et al. Concept of Apabahuka in the lights of modern science: A review, Int. J. Res Ayurveda Pharm 2017;8 (Suppl 3): 39-42 http://dx.doi.org/10.7897/2277-4343.083166. 9. Attended one CME of Kayachikitsa held at Amrita School of Ayurveda 10. Dr.Rabinarayan Thripathy Dept. Shalyatantra has published Antimicrobial effect of an herbal formulation fumigation on styphalococcus aureus publication date July 2017 publication description International Journal For Pharmaceutical Research (IJPR) Elsevior / PubMed 11. Dr.Rabinarayan Thripathy Dept. Shalyatantra has published ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE EFFECT OF Moringa oleifera lam. LEAVES DECOCTION – A PILOT STUDY 12. Publication date Mar 2018 publication description X 321 GJRA - GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS H B Bismi, PV Anandaraman, CK Prathibha, Uttara Basti – An effective treatment for Chronic Urinary tract infections, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 13. Athira MP, Dr Ananthram Sharma, Prathibha CK, Reporting the clinical outcomes of Bahiparimarjana Chikitsa in combination with active resisted exercise in Osteoarthritis knee- A case series study, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 14. PB Kadambari, CK Prathibha, PV Anandaraman, Development of a portable, cost effective, and efficient Shirodhara instrument with diverse technologies, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 15. Deepa JG, PV Anandaraman, CK Prathibha, Pre and post clinical trial to assess the efficacy of Tila Rasayana in osteoporosis – A praposal, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 16. Reshma Ramakrishnan, CK Prathibha, PV Anandaraman, Insilico and invitro study to understand the molecular mechanism of emetic action of identified phytochemical compounds in Madanaphala medicinal plant (Randia dumetorum) mediated by 5Ht3 and Nk1 receptors, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017

AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 13 17. DH Ajisha, CK Prathibha, PV Anandaraman, An ayurvedic approach to the management of trigeminal neuralgia- A case report, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 18. Susmi P S, Prathibha CK, Pre and posttest study to evaluate the effect of Jathiphala Kasheerapaka in the management of insomnia, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 19. Archana SR, Prathibha CK, Reduction in the size of thyroglossal cystafter application of leech – A case study, Book of Abstracts, Amrita Samyogam, International; conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine, Aug 2017 20. Dr Anandaraman P. V. “Tanuppukalam Charmattinte Kashtakalam”, Arogya Padmam Ayurveda Magazine Malayalam, January 2017; 46-47. 21. Dr Anandaraman PV, Malabandhavum Upayangalum, Indukantham News Letter, 2018 22. Prathibha C K, Anandaraman P V, Gopal G Nanda, Managing insomnia with jathiphala (myristica fragrans) powder - a pilot study, International Ayurvedic medical journal, (ISSN: 2320 5091) Volume 6, Issue 1, January, 2018 23. P. B. Kadambari, Prasanth Dharmarajan, C. K. Prathibha, P. V. Anandaraman, A Critical Review on the Concept of Avapeedaka Snehapana, a Special Mode of Lipid Administration, Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Volume 23: 1-5 24. Dr Anandaraman PV, Introduction to Panchakarma, Ayurveda Point Milan, Italy, June 2018. 25. 24th jUNE- article published on Journal -Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine vol 7(may- June edition) on topic “Fixing Basonym and synonyms of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) listed in early literature of Ayurveda- An approach to standardize Ayurvedic drug nomenclature. 26. Published an article by Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma, Malabandhavum Upayangalum, Indukantham News Letter, 2018. 27. Published an article by Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma, MD (Ayur), PhD, P. B. Kadambari, Prasanth Dharmarajan, MD (Ayur), PhD, Prathibha Changuli Krishna Bhat, MD (Ayur): “A Critical Review on the Concept of Avapeedaka 28. Snehapana, a Special Mode of Lipid Administration”, Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, Sage Publications, Volume 23: 1-5 2018. 29. Published an article by Prathibha Changuli Krishna Bhat, Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma, et al: Managing Insomnia With Jathiphala (Myristica Fragrans) Powder - A Pilot Study. International Ayurvedic Medical Journal {online} 2017 30. Anjaly Muraleedharan, Parvathy Unnikrishanan, Priyadarshana Narayanan and Hemavathi Shivapura Krishna Rajabhatt published a paper on “An Ayurvedic treatment protocol to improve anti-mullerian hormone: A prerequisite for assisted reproductive technique- Acase report” in the journal AYU 31. Arya Krishanan, Anjaly MV and Hemavathi SK published a paper on “ physiological changes in pregnancy an Ayurvedic perspective in the journal International Journal of Current Innovation Research. 32. Sithara Satheeshan , Anjaly MV and Hemavathi SK published a paper on “Ayurveda and Female reproductive health” in the journal International Journal of Current and Advanced Research. 33. Aparna s, Anjaly MV and Hemavathi SK published a paper on “Concept of pathya in preconceptional care: A review” 34. Aditya P.R, Dr. Abhaya Kumar Mishra, Dr. Arun Mohanan, Dr. Ramesh N.V, SHIVA GUTIKA- A CRITICAL APPROACH TO ITS PHARMCOLOGICAL ACTION, International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research. 35. Dhanya.S, Dr. Vineeth P.K, Dr. Abhaya Kumar Mishra, Dr. Ramesh N.V, Dr. Unnikrishnan Pillai, A REVIEW ARTICLE ON THE ROLE OF SOME CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CANCER, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Review and Research. 36. Dhanya.S, Dr. Vineeth P.K, Dr. Abhaya Kumar Mishra, Dr. Ramesh N.V, Dr. Unnikrishnan Pillai, A REVIEW ARTICLE ON THE ROLE OF SOME METALIC AND MINERAL DRUGS IN AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES, European journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science. 37. Geethu Balakrishnan, Dr. Vineeth P.K, Dr. Arun Mohanan, Dr. Ramesh N.V, EFFECT OF JATI (Jasminum grandiflorum) MOUTHWASH IN RAS: A CASE REPORT, International Journal of Pharmacy

14 AMRITAVABODHINI MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Curricular Activities

1. On 21st June 2018,International Yoga Day was celebrated. There was a practical session featuring the elements of yoga protocol in the morning. The inaguration of official function and Yoga club “SWASTHI” was done by Medical Director Bri. Sankara Chaithanya followed by lecture classes on “Carreer and modern trends in Yoga “ by Dr.Azad Bose and “Therapeutic Yoga” by Dr.Vasundhara V.R, Medical Officer, AYUSH Wellness Centre, National Ayush Mission. 2. A guest lecture including practical session for Acupuncture was organised by Swasthavritta department for the Swasthavritta PG students on 8th May,2018 by Dr. Anu Elias,BNYS. 3. Enviromental day celebration by planting medicinal plant in herbal garden by Dr M.R.V Namboothiri ,Pricipal. 4. Free Eye and ENT Camp for Faculties of Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham University, Amritapuri campus from 31/10/2017 TO 4/11/2017 5. Vasantha Vamana- Vamana Camp was conducted by Department of Panchakarma from January 10th to March 20th for the Healthy Individuals for the promotion of health. In this camp 16 Participants got benefitted. The medicines required for the camp was prepared by the Postgraduate scholars under the supervision of faculties of department of Rasa shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana. All the postgraduate scholars of Panchakarma Department and Final year under graduate students were actively participated in the camp. Presented a Paper as guest speaker by Dr Anandaraman Puthanmadam Venkittarama Sharma on “Patho- Physiological Determinants influencing the Prescription in Ayurveda” - International Colloquium on Integrative approaches on Dermatology and Lymphedema at Institute of Applied Dermatology, Kasargod, January 2018. 6. Postgraduate Scholars of Department of Panchakarma attended the workshop on article writing conducted by ACARA on 20th and 21st april 2018 at Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri. 7. Postgraduate Scholars of Department of Panchakarma attended the workshop on Drug Discovery conducted by ACARA on 3rd May 2018 at Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri. 8. Postgraduate Scholars of Department of Panchakarma attended the seminar Hridaya Poorvam Punarnava – Seminar on Preventive Cardiology conducted by Punarnava Ayurveda , at Le meridian, Kochi on 12th April 2018. 9. Study tour- Postgraduate Scholars and Faculty of Panchakarma Department visited Dr Mahadevan at Sharada Ayurveda Hospital, Dersinam cope, Nagarkovil andhad good interaction with him on 3rd March 2018. Also they went for the collection of MAdana Phala from the near by hills from its natural habitat. 10. Dr sujithra. M ,second year PG scholar Dept. of Dravyaguna has got first place in General seminar presentation for the topic “Network pharmacology”. 11. Experimental pharmacology training programme at AIMS for 2016 PG batch 12. Herbal garden visit and introductory class to Latin Americans by Dr Priyalatha.B. 13. sahyayanam 2018 –A three day trip to the foot hills of sahyayana, attented by PG scholars of 2016 & 2017 batch, accompanied by Dr Priya.S & Dr Priyalatha.B. 14. Research Article Workshop at Engeneering college by Dr Supriya Balarao & Dr Kishore Patwardhan, attented by PG and Phd scholars of Dept. 15. Residential posting at Nechiyil Ayurveda, from 26/03/2018 to 31/3/2018 for training in Rasa preparation and clinical experience. ( PG 2016) 16. Microbiology lab posting at ACARA lab on 15/5/2018 ,19/5/2018 ,21/5/2018. (PG 2016, PG 2017) 17. Pharmacy posting at Oushadhi Pharmaceuticals, Thrissur from 28/5/2018 to 2/6/2018. (PG 2016) 18. Integrative medicine posting at AIMS, from 11/6/2018 to 23/6/2018.(PG 2016) 19. Pharmacy visit for UG students at Kottakkal Pharmacy, Mysore from 11/5/2018 to 14/5/2018.

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