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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
INTEGRATIVE AYURVEDA AND MODERN MEDICINE
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
August 6 and 7, 2017
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International Research Conference on Integrative Ayurveda and Modern Medicine
6 and 7 of August, 2017 Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
Abstracts presented at the 2017 International Research Conference on Integrative Ayurveda and Modern Medicine - Amrita Samyogam - will be archived after further peer review as an online supplement in Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, the only Scopus indexed research journal in the field of Ayurveda published by Elsevier. The supplement will be open access and can be viewed at https:// www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-ayurveda-and-integrative-medicine/ at a later date. Book of Abstracts 3
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Contents Committees
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Message from the Chancellor
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Schedule at a Glance
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Inaugural Session
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Valedictory Session
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Conference Schedule
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Distinguished Guests
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Invited Speakers
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Abstracts of Invited Talks
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Abstracts of Oral Presentations
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Abstracts of Poster Presentations
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Committees Honorary Chair Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Chancellor, Amrita University
Finance: Bri Shuddhamrita
General Chairs Dr Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor, Amrita University Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Vice President, MA Math Swami Poornamirtananda Puri, General Secretary, MA Math
Food Chair: Dr James Chacko Sponsorship: Dr NV Ramesh Exhibition: Dr Anandaram PV, Dr Shivabalaji Program Management: Dr Priya S,
Dr Priyalatha, Dr Vimala KS, Dr Raiby P Paul
Program Chairs Dr Daniel Furst Br Sankara Chaitanya Dr Shantikumar V Nair
Event Management: Bri Abhirami
Steering Committee Dr Vijayakumar Dr Prem Nair Dr Bipin Nair Dr Ram Manohar Dr Shyam Diwakar
Conference Secretariat: Dr (Bri) Sushma, Dr Rajalakshmi, Mr Lalkrishnan
Organising Committee Organising Chair: Dr Shantikumar V Nair Organising Co-Chair: Dr M Vijayakumar Dr MR Vasudevan Nampoothiri General Secretary: Dr Ram Manohar Conference Proceedings: Dr Rabinarayan Tripathy, Dr Sharath SG Conference Publicity: Dr Anandaram PV Guest and Accommodation: Dr Delvin T Robin, Dr Arun Mohan
Transport: Dr Vineeth PK
Scientific Review Committee Dr Milind Patil Dr Narendra Bhatt Dr Anand Chaudhary Dr Supriya Bhalerao Dr Pawankumar Godatwar Dr Pooja Sabharwal
Dr Rajmohan
Dr Kishor Patwardhan Dr Asoke Banerjee Dr Shyam Diwakar Dr Sanjeev Rastogi Dr. Krishnakumar Menon Dr. Jayakumar Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Dr. P. Ram Manohar Dr. Rabinarayan Tripathy Dr. Girish Tillu
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Message from the Chancellor The goal of science has always been knowledge – an understanding of the human body and the universe as a whole. With no doubt, the knowledge gained from scientific research and development has helped to make our external life more comfortable and affluent. Regardless, happiness continues to elude most people. Our inner lives have, if anything, become marked by greater turmoil and confusion. This lack of inner peace and contentment is reflected in the external strife and unrest that, today, marks life throughout the world. People are losing their love and respect for, and their faith in, fellow beings. The gap between human beings and nature – to which we are inherently connected – is constantly widening. If our increasing knowledge is truly helping us to grow and society to progress, why is all this happening? Shouldn’t open communication and friendship also be growing? One of the main reasons for this is the segregation of science and spirituality. In truth, these two branches of knowledge complement each other – both are required. Unfortunately, society is trying to segregate human kind into spiritual people and scientific people. Most scientists say spirituality is based on blind faith, whereas science is fact, proven through experimentation. Thus, they ask… ‘Which side are you on? The side of blind faith or the side of proven fact?’ Actually, spirituality is not without its proofs. The great sages also conducted research – only their research was not done in an external laboratory, but in the inner laboratories of their minds. Through intense inner inquiry, they arrived at answers to questions that have haunted human kind for ages… What is the nature of experienced world? What is the nature of the mind? How does it function in perfect harmony? From where did it come? Where is it going? Where will it lead? Who am I? Scientific knowledge and spiritual knowledge are like two strings. If we merge these two streams, we will find that we are able to create a mighty river, a river whose water can remove suffering and facilitate the holistic growth of society. True knowledge is, in fact, like a river that nourishes culture wherever it flows. However, if knowledge is devoid of values, it becomes a source of destruction for the world. However, when values and knowledge come together, there can be no more powerful an instrument for the welfare of human kind. We are standing on the threshold of a new era wherein material science and spirituality will move forward hand in hand. Physicists have already begun investigating the possibility that – just as the saints and seers have said for millennia – the essential substratum of the universe and the individual are one and the same. Amma prays to paramatman that our minds become expansive enough to embrace both scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom. Mata Amritanandamayi
Chancellor, Amrita University
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Inaugural Session Venue: Conference Hall,
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
06 August, 2017 Time: 12 noon to 1 pm Prayer
Welcome Address:
Br. Sankara Chaitanya, Medical Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda Benedictory Address:
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Vice Chairman, Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Amritapuri
Inaugural Address:
Sri. Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Minister of AYUSH, Govt. of India Launch of Amrita Lepam - Multipurpose Universal Ayurvedic Bandage
Guests of Honour:
Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, Spl. Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
Dr. Vanitha Muralikumar, President, CCIM, Govt. of India
Dr. PR Krishnakumar, Chancellor, Avinashilingam Universiity
Dr. A Jayakumar, Secretary General, Vijnana Bharati
Felicitations:
Dr. Prem Nair, Medical Director, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Shanti Nair, Dean of Research, Amrita University
Dr. Bipin Nair, Dean, Amritapuri Campus, Amrita University
Vote of Thanks:
Dr. Ram Manohar, Research Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda
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Valedictory Session Venue: Conference Hall,
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
Time: 4 pm to 5 pm Prayer Welcome Address:
Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Clinical Professor, AIMS, Kochi
Benedictory Address: Swami Poornamritananda Puri, General Secretary, Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Amritapuri Impressions of the Conference:
Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, Spl. Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH
Dr. Jeffrey White, Director, National Cancer Institute, USA Guests of Honour:
Dr. Ketaki Bapat, Scientific Advisor to Government of India
Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar, Director, All India Institue of Ayurveda Conference Summary Formation of Integrative Medicine Society, Society for Integrative Oncology
Introducing Journal of Integrative Health
Vote of Thanks:
Dr. M.R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Principal, Amrita School of Ayurveda
National Anthem
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Schedule
Plenary Sessions on August 6, 2017 @ Main Conference Hall Time Plenary Session One - Integrative Medicine: Definitions, Protocols and Regulatory Hurdles
Speakers
8:40 Prayer
8:45 Opening Remarks
Dr. Shantikumar V Nair
8:50 Evidence Based Integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine
Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar
9:05 Integrative Medicine: Ground Realities, Challenges and Journey into the Future
Dr. P. Ram Manohar
9:20 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. Darshan Shankar, Smt. Shailaja Chandra
Time Plenary Session Two - Integrative Clinical Practice: Musculoskeletal Diseases
Speakers
9:45 Methodology for testing Ayurvedic Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Are we ready?
Dr. Daniel E Furst
10:05 Comparative Effectiveness of Ayurveda and Conventional Care in Knee Osteoarthritis - a Randomized Controlled Trial
Dr. Christian Kessler
10:20 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. Vishal Marwah, Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi
Time Featured Plenary Lecture on Chronic Renal Failure 10:30 Ayurvedic management of Chronic Renal Failure: A promising and supportive alternative Time Plenary Session Three - Integrative Clinical Practice: Cancer
Speakers Dr. Shivnarine Gupta Speakers
10:45 Cancer: Complementary and Integrative Approaches
Dr. Jeffrey White
11:05 Integrative Oncology: A Discipline of Modern Science with the wisdom of Tradition
Dr. Ravi Mehrotra
11.20 Integrative Oncology: Opportunities, Challenges
Dr. K. Pavithran
11.35 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar, Dr. SP Sardeshmukh
Time Plenary Session Four - New Paradigms in Mental Health from Yoga and Ayurveda Speakers 14:00 Neurobiology of Yoga
Dr. BN Gangadhar
14:15 Promoting mental health in chronic disease: the advantages of an integrated perspective
Dr. Antonella Delle Fave
14:30 Opportunities, Challenges and Road Map for Integrative Approach to Mental Health
Dr. N. Dinesh (Chair)
Time Plenary Session Five - Clinical Experiences in Integrated Cancer Care
Speakers
14:45 Need for Integration in Oncology
Dr. Arvind Kulkarni
15:00 Integrative Approach of Cancer Treatment
Dr. Vineeta Deshmukh
15:15 Clinical Experiences in Cancer to Evolve Drug Research Approaches
Dr. Narendra Bhatt (Chair)
Time Plenary Session Six - Clinical Experiences in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Speakers
15:45 Ayurvedic Pathological States of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Gopakumar
16:00 Neurodegenerative Diseases: Early Intervention and Management Strategies
Dr. L Mahadevan
16:15 Clinical Experiences in Integrative Practice
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Parallel Sessions on August 6, 2017 @ Lecture Hall One Time Parallel Session One: Oncology
Speakers
14:00 Role of Ayurveda in Cancer: Cure or Care?
Dr. JLN Sastry (Chair)
14:15 Current Integrative Oncology Practices in Kerala
Dr. Vijith Sasidhar (Co-Chair)
14:30 OA44 Manohar Gundeti, Amrish Dedge, Govind Reddy and Srikanth N. Integrative (Ayurveda) Oncology: Where we are and Way ahead
Dr. Manohar Gundeti
14:40 OA02Rajesh K Singh, Vinamra Sharma, Anil K Singh and Santosh K Singh. Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis induction of Bioactive fraction of Amoora rohituka Bark in Human Colon Cancer, HCT-15 Cell line
Dr. Rajesh K Singh
14:50 OA5 Vinamra Sharma, Sahabjada Siddiqui, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Md. Arshad and Anand Kumar Chaudhary. Kajjali as a potent Anti-leukemic and Apoptosis inducing Ayurvedic Drug in Chronic Myeloid Leukemic Cells; K562 Cell Line
Dr. Vinamra Sharma
15:00 OA38 Paras Golecha, Siddhisha Kurve and Sheela Pargunde. Assessment of Trailokyasundar rasa- a herbo mineral formulation for its efficacy against chronic myeloid leukemia in an in vivo model.
Dr. Paras Golecha
15:10 OA45 Serene Xavier, Sundaram K.R., Dilip Panikar, Shantikumar Nair, Krishnakumar Menon and Lakshmi Sumitra Vijayachandran. Molecular analysis of Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene expression in different grades of gliomas: Critical oncogene for therapy using medicinal plants
Serene Xavier
15:20 OA49 Sameer Gore, Dhananjay Deshpande, Sushama Bhuvad, Pradnya Tilekar, Sanjog Awalkanthe, Bhuvnesh Sharma, Sadanand Sardeshmukh and Vineeta Deshmukh. Effectiveness of adjunct Ayurvedic treatment in cancer control, and improving well-being in rare and advanced cancers
Dr. Sameer Gore
Time Parallel Session Four: Oncology, Hematology
Speakers
15:45 Palliative Medicine and Ayurveda
Dr. Sanjay Pisharodi (Chair)
16:00 Ayurvedic Intervention in oncology in purview of Epigenetics
Dr. Pooja Sabharwal (Co-Chair)
16:15 OA54 Rabinarayan Tripathy and Susmita Priyadarshinee Otta. Understanding Cancer In Ayurveda And Its Integrative Management
Dr. Rabinarayan Tripathy
16:25 OA50 Shweta Gujar, Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Vineeta Deshmukh, Arvind Kulkarni, Sudha Gangal, Renuka Gayal, Swapna Kulkarni and Sushrut Sardeshmukh. Assessment of role of Panchakarma and allied procedures in management of side-effects of Radiotherapy in oral cavity cancer patients
Dr. Shweta Gujar
16:35 OA51 Abhishekh Salunkhe, Renuka Gayal, Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Vineeta Deshmukh, Shweta Gujar, Arvind Kulkarni and .Dhananjay Deshpande. Effect of Krumighna and Erandamuladi Basti Chikitsa on Quality of life in Cancer Patients
Dr. Abhishekh Salunkhe
16:45 OA52 Vasanti Godse, Shweta Gujar, Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Vineeta Deshmukh, Arvind Kulkarni, Tushar Patil, Sudha Gangal, Swapna Kulkarni and Anjali Deshpande. Effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines in reducing adverse effects of chemotherapy and improving quality of life of breast cancer patients
Dr. Vasanti Godse
16:55 OA 53 Shrinivas Datar, Swapna Kulkarni, Nilambari Patil, Amruta Salunkhe, Suchita Vaidya, Anita Shingte, Vijay Radye, Sadanand Sardeshmukh and Vineeta Deshmukh. Role of adjunct Ayurvedic treatment in increasing disease free survival and improving quality of life in cancer patients.
Dr. Shrinivas Datar
17:05 OA32 Beena Rose P.K, Anita Patel and Asha K.V. Role of Ayurvedic management in Glanzmann Thromboasthenia -A case report
Dr. Beena Rose P.K
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Parallel Sessions on August 6, 2017 @ Lecture Hall Two Time Parallel Session Two: Paediatrics, Diabetes, Nephrology
Speakers
14:00 Antibacterial effect Ayurvedic herbal formulation on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in diabetic foot patients
Dr. Sintija Sausa (Chair)
14:15 Integrative Approach to Complementary Baby Feeding
Dr. Adriana Elaskar (Co-Chair)
14:30 OA31 Gayathri S Nair, Roshni Anirudhan, Mini Muralidhar, Sohini S and Lekshmi Mk. Management of Autism with Ayurveda-A CaseSeries
Dr. Gayathri S Nair
14:40 OA12 Trupti Motghare and Rakesh Kumar Nagar. Clinical Evaluation of Effect of Rajanyadi Churna on Morbidity Incidence in Primary Dentitional Age Group i.e. 6-24 Month, Against Micronutrient Therapy
Dr. Trupti Motghare
14:50 OA42 Dr. Manoj Ranjan Meher, Dr. Gopikrishna B. J. and Dr. Avnish Pathak. Integrated Approach For The Management Of Fournier’s Gangrene (Kotha) - A Case Study
Dr. Manoj Ranjan Meher
15:00 OA14 Anupama J Dileep, Sundara Raman, K.Siva Balaji and Ashwini Belludi. A pre-test and post-test study to assess the effect of virechana in lowering lipid profile
Dr. Anupama J Dileep
15:10 OA08 Mansi Manish Patel, Manish V Patel, Kalapi B Patel and S N Gupta. An uncontrolled open labeled pre and post designed interventional clinical study to evaluate the effect of Ayurvedic treatment on deceleration of disease progress in non-dialysis stage iv-v patients of chronic renal failure
Dr. Mansi Manish Patel
15:20 OA21 Preethi Mohan, Abhaya Kumar Mishra. Effectiveness Of Ayurvedic Treatment In Acute Renal Failure In Bites Of Vipera russeli - Study Protocol For A Randomised Controlled Trial
Dr. Preethi Mohan
Time Parallel Session Five: Diabetes, Endocrinology, Urology
Speakers
15:45 Dietetics in Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Vasudevan Nampoothiri (Chair)
16:00 Integrative Ayurvedic Care in Diabetes Mellitus – Clinical Experiences
Dr. Prakash Mangalasseri (Co-Chair)
16:15 OA10 Lovelesh Gupta, Srinidhi Kumar K, Role of an Indigenous Compound with caloric diet and fixed daily regimen in Sthaulya in Childhood Obesity
Dr. Lovelesh Gupta
16:25 OA33 Lakshmy C Senan, Balaji Subrahmonyan, Shaithya Raj, Rabinarayan Tripathy. Ayurvedic assessment in management of Graves Disease - A Case Study
Dr. Lakshmy C Senan
16:35 OA34 Manish Patel, Daniel Scheidbach, Bhumika Patel, Mansi Patel, Kalapi Patel and S N Gupta. Evaluation of Ayurvedic treatment along with conventional modern antihyperglycemic drug in the management of diabetic sensory peripheral polyneuropathy An investigator blinded randomized controlled trial
Dr. Manish Patel
16:45 OA47 Raghavendra Shettar, Shikha Sikri. Effect of Dashamoola ksheeravasti over Gabapentin in the management of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Dr. Raghavendra Shettar
16:55 OA30 H B Bismi, P V Anandaraman, C K Prathibha. UttaraBasti (Intravesical drug delivery) – An Effective Therapy for Chronic Urinary Tract Infection
Dr. H B Bismi
17:05 OA 48 Biju Balakrishnan, Nicky Haridas, Pallavi Menon, Jayachandran Perayil, Lakshmi Puzhankara, Rajesh Vyloppillil, Angel Fenol, Mohammed Shereef, Anuradha Bhaskar, Maya George, Reshma Suresh, Musa Paradisiaca-The Anticalculus Agent: To Explore the Unexplored
Dr. Biju Balakrishnan
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Parallel Sessions on August 6, 2017 @ Lecture Hall Three Time Parallel Session Three: Neurology
Speakers
14:00 Implementation of integrating allopathy and ayurvedic therapy for neurological disorders
Dr. Shyam Unnikrishnan (Chair)
14:15 Connecting Data to Clinical Predictions: Using Computational Neuroscience for bridging Modern Medicine to Ayurvedic explorations
Dr. Shyam Diwakar (Co-Chair)
14:30 OA15 Wasuki Upadhyaya, Prophylactic actions of Medhya rasayana drug- Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pleuricaulis Chois) on Drosophila (common fruit fly) model of Alzheimer's diseases
Dr. Wasuki Upadhyaya
14:40 OA07 Kalapi Patel, Namrata Shah, Mansi Patel, Manish Patel, S N Gupta. Management of Parkinson’s disease with multi-phasic multi-modal Ayurvedic treatment – an observational clinical study
Dr. Kalapi Patel
14:50 OA18 Indulekha V C, Radhakrishnan V N, Chandra S R. A Controlled clinical study to evaluate Dr. Indulekha V C the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in patients with cerebrovascular accident of more than two years duration. 15:00 OA24 Binth Salim Rakhi, C K Prathibha, K Namboothiri Parameswaran. Ayurvedic Management Which Reduced Dose Of L-Dopa And Progression Of Symptoms In Parkinson’s Disease - A Case Report
Dr. Binth Salim Rakhi
15:10 OA46 Ravi Sankaran, Ravindranath Kamath, Anandkumar A. A prospective study on the effects of Ayurvedic massage in post-stroke patients.
Dr. Ravi Sankaran
15:20 OA41 Sruthi Nambiar, James Chacko. Sensitivity of Heart Rate Variability frequency bands in a day– A pilot Study
Dr. Sruthi Nambiar
Time Parallel Session Six: Trauma, Musculoskeletal Diseases
Speakers
15:45 Integrated approach in Trauma Care
Dr. C Suresh Kumar (Chair)
16:00 Integrative Medicine in Infectious diseases and Immunology
Dr. Uma Shankar Prasad (Co-Chair)
16:15 OA01 Elakkiya Venugopal, Sujith Subash Eranezhath, Amitava Bhattacharyya and Selvakumar Rajendran. In vitro evaluation of phytochemicals from Murivenna oil and Wattakaka volubilis leaf on fibroblast cells
Dr. Elakkiya Venugopal
16:25 OA11 Parvathy S and Shrikanth P. An Experimental Evaluation Of Chincha Cork And Seed W.S.R To Wound Healing Property
Dr. Parvathy S
16:35 OA26 Malu.S. Vimal, James Chacko, Devipriya Soman. Reduction In Score On Oswestry Disability Index In Lumbar Spondylosis After An Ayurvedic Intervention - A Case Study.
Dr. Malu.S. Vimal
16:45 OA28 Athira MP, Dr Ananthram Sharma, Prathibha Ck. Reporting The Clinical Outcome Of Bahiparimarjana Chikitsa In Combination With Active Resisted Exercise In Osteoarthritis Knee- A Case Series Study
Dr. Athira MP
16:55 OA31 Sandu Pillai, James Chacko, Krishnakumar K. An Ayurvedic management of Adhesive capsulitis -A Case report
Dr. Sandu Pillai
17:05 OA40 Dhanya K.V, M.R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Sasikumar V.K.. Successful Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis with Ayurvedic Interventions - A case report
Dr. Dhanya K.V
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Panel Discussion One on August 6, 2017 @ Main Conference Hall 16:30 to 17:15 Integrative Medicine: Policies and Strategies Chairs: Smt. Shailaja Chandra, Dr. Darshan Shankar, Coordinator: Dr. P. Ram Manohar Discussants: Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, Dr., Dr. Shanti Nair, Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar, Dr. Jeffrey White, Dr. JLN Sastry
Break Out Session One on August 6, 2017 @ CNSMM Conference Hall 14:00 to 15:30 Musculoskeletal Diseases Chairs: Dr.Daniel Furst, Dr. Vishal Marwah, Session Coordinator: Girish Tillu Entry restricted to 50 participants. Please preregister and obtain entry coupons.
Break Out Session Two on August 6, 2017 @ Lecture Hall 4 14:00 to 15:30 Diabetes Chairs: Dr. Valdis Pirags, Dr. Harish Kumar, Session Coordinator: Dr. Pawan Kumar Godatwar Entry restricted to 50 participants. Please preregister and obtain entry coupons.
Break Out Session Three on August 6, 2017 @ CNSMM Conference Hall 15:45 to 17:15 Integrative Medicine: Networking and Communication Chairs: Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, Dr. Shanti Nair, Session Coordinator: Dr. P. Ram Manohar Entry restricted to 50 participants. Please preregister and obtain entry coupons.
Break Out Session Four on August 6, 2017 @ Lecture Hall 4 15:45 to 17:15 Neurodegenerative Diseases Chairs: Dr. Nereo Bresolin, Dr. Anand Kumar, Session Coordinator: Dr. Shyam Diwakar Entry restricted to 50 participants. Please preregister and obtain entry coupons.
Cultural Event on August 6, 2017 @ Main Conference Hall 18:30 onwards Classical Dance Performances
Banquet Dinner 19:30 onwards Entry restriceted to those who have preregistered. Registration to Banquet Dinner is closed.
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Plenary Sessions on August 7, 2017 @ Main Conference Hall Time Plenary Session Seven: Basic Research and Biological Mechanisms: The Science behind Integrative Medicine
Speakers
8:40 Prayer 8:45 What should we talk about when we talk about basic research in Ayurveda?
Dr. Rama Jayasundar
9:00 Immunomodulatory effects of herbal extracts of Ayurvedic formulary (AF) on immune response and its implications in multiple sclerosis
Dr. Krishnakumar Menon
9:15 A Science Initiative in Ayurveda
Dr. Ketaki Bapat
9:20 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. Asoke Banerjee, Dr. Dinesh Katoch
Time Plenary Session Eight: Integrating Technologies for Empowering Integrative Medicine
Speakers
9:45 Opportunities for Integrating Ayurveda with Nanotechnology Solutions in Healthcare
Dr. Shantikumar V Nair
10:00 Efficacy of Biodegradable Panchvalkala Scaffold in Management of Infected Wound
Dr. Manoranjan Sahu
10:15 Amrita Lepam-Universal Ayurvedic Bandage: A Technology Platform for Dermal Delivery and Therapeutics
Dr. Jayakumar
10:30 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. Bipin Nair, Dr. Anand Chaudhary
Time Plenary Session Nine: Integrative Clinical Practice: Neurodegenerative Diseases
Speakers
11:00 Integrative Approach to Neurodegenerative Diseases
Dr. Nereo Bresolin
11:15 New insights from Ayurveda reading of Neurological Diagnostic Tests
Dr. Antonio Morandi
11:30 Integration of Allopathy and Ayurveda for Neurological disorders
Dr. Anand Kumar
11.45 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. Rajesh Kotecha, Dr. Antonella
Time Plenary Session Ten: Integrative Clinical Practice: Diabetes Mellitus
Speakers
12:00 Comparison of Clinical Trials in Ayurveda and Modern Medicine: The case of Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Valdis Pirags
12:15 Opportunities and Challenges for Ayurveda in management of Diabetes
Dr. Harish Kumar
12:30 Remarks of Chairpersons
Dr. MR Vasudevan Nampoothiri, Dr. Ramesh R Varier
Time Featured Plenary Lecture on HIV Infection
Speakers
12:45 Holistic Approach to HIV Infection
Dr. Gireesh Kumar
Time Plenary Session Eleven: Clinical Practice and Research in Integrative Medicine
Speakers
14:00 Integrative Medicine: Protocols for Clinical Research
Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil
14:15 Integration of Medical Systems in Neurology
Dr. Sandeep Nair
14:30 An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Degenerative Neurological and Musculoskeletal Diseases – Our Clinical Experience
Dr. Ramesh R Varier (Chair)
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Parallel Sessions on August 7, 2017 @ Lecture Hall One Time Parallel Session Seven: Basic Science, Pulmonology
Speakers
14:00 Sleep Medicine: What Ayurveda Can Contribute?
Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi (Chair)
14:15 Triphala: Understanding biological mechanism for management of obesity
Dr. Supriya Bhalerao (Co-Chair)
14:30
Dr. Gopi Mohan (Co-Chair)
Drug Discovery from Plant Sources using AyurInformatics Approach
14:45 OA13 Rajesh Jain, Jyoti Shankar Tripathi. Impact of EMDR On Cardio Function
Dr. Rajesh Jain
14:55 OA06 Haritha Chandran, Mallika Kurat Jayavarma, Moinak Banerjee. DNA methylation analysis correlates environmental influence on extreme vata constituition defined in Ayurveda
Dr. Haritha Chandran
15:05 OA03 Sandeep Binorkar, Anand Kulkarni. Appraisal Of Prakriti And Its Relation With Dactylography
Dr. Sandeep Binorkar
15:15 OA20 Jyotish S Jayandan, Mahesh C Kundagol, James Chacko. Clinical and Immunological outcomes in a case of Allergic Asthma through Ayurvedic Management- A Case Report
Dr. Jyotish S Jayandan
15:25 OA27 Renju Rajan, Delvin.T Robin, Vandanarani M. Nebulization In Ayurveda -A Novel Way Of Drug Delivery In Bronchial Asthma
Dr. Renju Rajan
15:35 OA09 Resmi BG, Ajitha K, Abhilash M, Revalidation Of The Concept Of Apara Ojus By The Assessment Of Haematological Parameters In Children With Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infection
Dr. Resmi BG
Parallel Sessions on August 7, 2017 @ Lecture Hall Two Time Parallel Session Eight: Gastroenterology, Dermatology
Speakers
14:00 Medoroga: Precursor of Diabetes
Dr. Pawan Kumar Godatwar (Chair)
14:15 Ageing, Cellular Senescence, Cancer and the Role of Rasayana
Dr. Rajmohan (Co-Chair)
14:30 P’ for Patterns: An Approach for Observational Research Exploring Clinical Data
Dr. Girish Tillu (Co-Chair)
14:45 OA16 Jithesh Madhavan, Renuka R Gayal. Mahatiktaka Kwatha Vs Kwatha Tablet in Functional Dyspepsia - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dr. Jithesh Madhavan
14:55 OA22 Sreelekshmi GU, James Chacko, Krishnakumar K. Management of Ascites through Ayurveda- A Case study
Dr. Sreelekshmi GU
15:05 OA39 Hardik Patel, S N Gupta. Successful Ayurvedic Management Of Chronic Alcoholic Hepatitis Complicated With Ascites: A Case Report
Dr. Hardik Patel
15:15 OA25 Santosh Sathyarthi, Prasanna Rao, Management Of Bhagandra (Fistula-In-Ano) With Integrative Surgery (Allopathy And Ayurveda) - A Case Report
Dr. Santosh Sathyarthi
15:25 OA19 Baidyanath Mishra, Vivekanand Ramana. Anti-proliferative Effects of an Herbal Formulated Cream on Human Keratinocytes and its Implication for Psoriasis Treatment
Dr. Baidyanath Mishra
15:35 OA23 I V Aiswarya, K Namboothiri Parameswaran, P V Anandaraman, Effect of a Multimodality Ayurvedic Treatment in a Case of Vesiculobullous Disease
Dr. I V Aiswarya
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Parallel Sessions on August 7, 2017 @ Lecture Hall Three Time Parallel Session Nine: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, ENT, Ophthalmology
Speakers
14:00 Safety of Ayurvedic formulations including drug herb interactions
Dr. Anand Chaudhary (Chair)
14:15 Integrative Clinical Practice: A decade’s experience
Dr. Kamath CR (Co-Chair)
14:30 Integration in education: Cross-System challenges between Ayurveda and Medical Science
Dr. AN Narayanan Nambi (Co-Chair)
14:45 OA17 Lekshmi Priya S, Sarath Chandran C, Aneesh M B , Divya P. Metamorphosis Of A Classical Formulation Into A Value Added New Dosage Form
Dr. Lekshmi Priya S
14:55 OA37 Shubha P U, Sudheendra V. Honwad, Shrinidhi R. Evaluation Of Protective Role Of Bilwadi Gutika In Lead Induced Toxicopathological Condition In Wistar Albino Rats
Dr. Shubha P U
15:05 OA35 Neeraj AK, Prasad UN, Swapna Swayamprabha, Evaluation of Hepatoprotective And Nephroprotective Potential Of Bilvadi Gutika In Cypermethrin Induced Toxicity In Wistar Albino Rats
Dr. Neeraj AK
15:15 OA36 Renuka Munshi, Samidha Joshi, Dipti Kumbhar. An experimental study to assess the anti-osteoporotic effect of Panchatikta ghrita (PG) in an ovariectomized rat model of Osteoporosis
Dr. Renuka Munshi
15:25 OA43 Veeranagouda.S. Adoor,Dhiman K S, Amith J Mehta. Role Of Chakshusya Rasayana (Neuroprotection)In The Management Of Progressive Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy- A Clinical Study
Dr. Veeranagouda.S
15:35 OA04 K.Siva Balaji, Ashwini BN. Shrinkage And Non-Recurrence Of Ehmoidal Nasal Polyp With Ayurvedic Management - Case Report
Dr. K.Siva Balaji
Panel Discussion Two on August 7, 2017 @ Main Conference Hall 14:45 to 15:30 Integrative Medicine: Clinical Integration Chairs: Daniel Furst, Dr. Dinesh Katoch Discussants: Dr. Pavithran, Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, Dr. Sanjeev Rastogi, Dr. Geethakrishnan, Dr. Manoranjan Sahu
Break Out Session Five on August 7, 2017 @ CNSMM Conference Hall 14:00 to 15:30 Cancer Chairs: Dr.Jeffrey White, Dr. SP Sardeshmukh, Session Coordinator: Dr. Vijith Sasidharan Entry restricted to 50 participants. Please preregister and obtain entry coupons.
Break Out Session Six on August 7, 2017 @ Lecture Hall 4 14:00 to 15:30 Mental Health Chairs: Dr. Antonella Delle Fave, Dr. N. Dinesh, Session Coordinator: Dr. Rama Jayasundar Entry restricted to 50 participants. Please preregister and obtain entry coupons.
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Poster Session One on August 6, 2017 @ Poster Hall, 14:00 to 15:30 Biomedical Engineering
Presenter
PA38 PB Kadambari, C K Prathibha, P V Anandaraman. Development Of A Portable, Cost Effective, And Efficient Shirodhara Instrument With Diverse Technologies
Dr. PB Kadambari
Cardiology
Presenter
PA24 Haris Cholakkal. An Experimental Study To Evaluate The Cardioprotective Activity Of Ajeya GhrITha In Albino Rats
Dr. Haris Cholakkal
Dentistry
Presenter
PA66 Biju Balakrishnan, Roshni Nair, Jayachandran Perayil, Angel Fenol, Lakshmi Menon, Rajesh Vyloppillil, Anuradha Bhaskar, Mohammed Shereef, Maya George and Dr.Reshma Suresh. Triphala ayurvedic mouth rinse- rediscovering the past
Dr. Biju Balakrishnan
PA67 Lakshmi Puzhankara. Onion (Allium cepa) and pomegranate (Punica granatum) as local drug delivery agents in periodontal disease.
Dr. Lakshmi Puzhankara
Dermatology
Presenter
PA29 Aramya A R. Role of Śodhana in the management of Sidhmakuṣṭha: A case report
Dr. Aramya
PA50 Sarath S. Successful Management Of Khalithya (Hair Loss) With Ayurvedic Treatment – A Case Study
Dr. Sarath S
PA51 Siddhisha Kurve, Paras Golecha, Rupa Kadam. Evaluation of in vitro melanogenesis inhibition activity of Kadamba (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.)
Dr. Siddisha Kurve
PA62 Kalpana Rao, Mythrey R.C, Gajanana Hegde A Single Case Study On Chronic Plaque Psoriasis Interms Of Ekakushtha.
Dr. Kalpana Rao
Diagnostics
Presenter
PA23 Shyamasundaran K, Mallika K J, Deepthi Viswaroopan. Use of modern diagnostic techniques in Ayurvedic diagnosis- Dr. Shyamasundaran K An analysis through case studies PA64 Dr Hrishikesh Othaloor Krishnan, Soumya Saraswathi M, Raghavendra Udupa. Changes in kirlianography before and after an Ayurvedic Intervention:An observational study
Dr. Hrishikesh Othaloor Krishnan
Endocrinology
Presenter
PA27 Amarnath Shukla, B K Chandravansi. Preliminary study of the role of ayurvedic intervention in type 1diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
Dr. Amarnath Shukla
PA33 Sangeeta Sharma, Gopesh Mangal. A Success Story Of Management Of Hypothyroidism With Vamana Karma-A Case Study
Dr. Sangeeta Sharma
PA54 Pramod S, Anandaram Sharma Successful management of Obesity with Ayurvedic intervention - A Case Report
Dr. Pramod S
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PA17 Smina PB, A Clinical Case Report On Meniere’s Disease
Dr. Smina
PA18 Ganga Hadimani. A Case Study Of SNHL (Tinnituis) Managed By Ayurvedic Treatment
Dr. Ganga Hadimani
PA28 Jyotirmoy Sarmah, Hareswar Mahanta, Dipti Rekha Sarma. Management of Chronic Stuffy Nose due to Hypertrophy of Inferior Turbinates by Ksharakarma, a Procedure of Chemical Cautery in Ayurveda
Dr. Jyotirmoy Sarmah
Gastroenterology
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PA61 Bijendra Shah, Tukaram Sambhaji Dudhamal. Role of Ksharasutra and Partial Fistulectomy in the management of Fistula in Ano– a Pilot Study
Dr. Bijendra Shah
PA20 Neelam Gupta, Shiv Ji Gupta. Effect of Palash (Butea monosperma) on Ovary of Mice – An Evidence Based Study
Dr. Neelam Gupta
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Gynaecology
Presenter
PA20 Neelam Gupta, Shiv Ji Gupta. Effect of Palash (Butea monosperma) on Ovary of Mice – An Evidence Based Study
Dr. Neelam Gupta
PA30 Deepika Singh, Asokan Vasudevan. Case Report on the Ayurvedic Management of Endometriotic Cyst of Ovary
Dr. Deepika Singh
PA47 Vandana K.Vasudevan, Hemavathi. S.K. Post partum Depression: prevention by diet and psychotherapy
Dr. Vandana Vasudevan
PA60 Vidya Pillai. A Case Study On Effective Management Of Preeclampsia With Contempory Medicines Associated With Ayurveda
Dr. Vidya Pillai
PA75 Sithara Satheesan, Hemavathi S Improving Low Anti Mullerian Hormone Values For Enhancing Ivf Success Rates : A Study Proposal
Dr. Sithara Satheesan
PA01 Kashinath Hadimur. Effect of Shilajatu Rasayana in letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome
Dr. Kasinath Hadimur
Integrative Medicine Policy
Presenter
PA08 Akhilesh Shukla, Parameshwaran Ramakrishnan. Perspectives of Traditional and Allopathic Physicians on Spirituality and its role in Medicine: Historical Trends and Opportunity of Convergence towards an Integrative Medicine
Dr. Akhilesh Shukla
PA74 Santhosh Thannikkat. Setting a Policy Framework for Integrated System of Medicines
Santhosh Thannikkat
Medical Genetics
Presenter
PA09 Senthiarasi Thamizhmani. Management of Aicardi syndrome in Ayurveda – case report
Dr. Senthiarasi
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Presenter
PA21 Dr. Dipti Rekha Sarma and Dr. Jyotirmoy Sarmah. A Clinical Evaluation of Anti Osteoporotic activity of Asthi Samharaka(Cissus quadrangularis) in Post menopausal women
Dr. Dipti Rekha
PA40 Aswathi Rajan V.K, Devipriya Soman, Mahesh C Kundagol and James Chacko. Reduction In Score Of DAS 28 In Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) After An Ayurvedic Management – A Case Report
Dr. Aswathi Rajan VK
PA42 Anjana S, Krishna Kumar K, James Chacko and Devipriya Soman. Reduction In Score On Womac Scale In Knee Osteo Arthritis After An Ayurvedic Treatment Protocol - A Case Report
Dr. Anjana S
PA43 Deepa J G, P V Anandaraman and C K Prathibha. Pre And Post Clinical Trial To Assess The Efficacy Of Tila Rasayana In Osteoporosis– A Proposal
Dr. Deepa JG
PA53 Fasnath Arabi and Jithesh Madhavan. An Algoritham For The Ayurvedic Management Of Ankylosing Spondilitis – A Case Study
Dr. Fasnath Arabi
PA55 Rajalekshmi S. Crest Syndrome- A Case Report
Dr. Rajalekshmi
PA71 Arya Somasundaran and Dr.Sasikumar V.K. Reduction In Score On Oswestry Disability Index In Intra Vertibral Disc Prolapse After An Ayurvedic Intervention - A Case Study.
Dr. Arya Somasundaran
Nephrology
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PA63 Meera S and Vidyaprabha G Pillai. Effect Of Ruksha Vasti On Reducing Renal Parameters In Chronic Glomerulonephritis: A Case Report
Dr. Meera S
PA76 Susmitha C, Prakash Mangalasseri. Nephrotic syndrome : Emerging trends in the managing perspective of Ayurveda
Dr. Susmitha
Urology
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PA11 Rajeev Kumar Singh, Shiv Ji Gupta and Pradeep Kumar. Treatment option for age related voiding dysfunction in Ayurveda and Contemporary Sciences with special reference to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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PA57 A Divya and Jai G. Efficacy of classical combination of “Swarnamakshikabhasma” and its pharmaceutically modified formulation against Veerataraadigana kashaya in treatment of Mutrasmari- A Comparative Clinical Study
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Poster Session Two on August 6, 2017 @ Poster Hall, 15:45 to 17:15 Neurology
Presenter
PA16 Nimmy V S, Jayasree P , M S Deepa. Anti-convulsant effect of Ksheerabala Taila in albino rats
Dr. Nimmy VS
PA36 D H Ajisha, C K Prathibha, P V Anandaraman. An Ayurveda Approach To The Management Of Trigeminal Neuralgia - A Case Report
Dr. Ajisha
PA41 Susmi P.S , Pratibha C.K. Pre And Post Test Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Jatiphala Ksheerapaka In The Management Dr. Susumi PS Of Insomnia PA56 Sujithra R.M, Priya S, Vimala KS, Priyalatha B, Raiby Paul Definition, Classification, Descriptions and Management of Pain in Classical Ayurvedic Literature: A Comprehensive Review
Dr. Sujithra RM
Oncology
Presenter
PA32 Shruthi Roy and Madhu K.P. In-silico analysis of the drug Sahadevῑ (Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H.Rob.) in breast cancer
Dr. Shruthi Roy
PA35 Yogesh Tamhankar. Screening of Anticancer activity and Immunomodulatory effect of Shataputi Abhrak Bhasma
Dr. Yogesh Tamhankar
PA52 S Meera, Delvin T Robin and Vandana Rani M. Systematic Review On Administration Of Brahma Rasayana As An Adjuvant To Chemo And Radiation Therapy
Dr. Meera S
PA59 Archana SR, Pratibha CK Reduction In Size Of Thyroglossal Cyst After Application Of Leech- A Case Study.
Dr. Archana SR
PA68 Vineeta Awalkanthe, Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Vineeta Deshmukh, Vasanti Godse, Arvind Kulkarni and Sudha Gangal. Dietary risk factors of colorectal cancer from Ayurvedic perspective
Dr. Vineetha Awalkanthe
PA69 Sandeep Chavan, Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Vineeta Deshmukh and Sukumar Sardeshmukh. Standardization of Kamdudha Rasa to understand the mechanism of action as adjunct treatment in management of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy side effects
Dr. Sandeep Chawan
PA70 Bhagyashree Sardeshmukh, Shweta Gujar, Sadanand Sardeshmukh, Vineeta Deshmukh, Shreenivas Datar, Swapna Kulkarni Kulkarni and Pradnya Kodre. Comparative study of YG2 and YG3 in Yakrut Vikara (HCC, Liver cirrhosis)
Dr. Bhagyashree Sardeshmukh
Ophthalmology
Presenter
PA02 Pratibha Upadhyay and Dr.Shamsa Fiaz. Treatment of glaucomatous optic atrophy through ayurveda : a case study .
Dr. Prathibha Upadhyaya
PA05 Surangi KG, Shamsa Fiaz. A Clinical Study On The Effect Of Ayurvedic Management Of Kācha With Special Reference To Immature Senile Cataract
Dr.Surangi KG
PA07 Nikita Baghel and Prabhakar Vardhan. A Single Case Study On Viral Retrobulber Optic Neuritis
Dr. Nikita Baghel
PA15 Poonam Jakhar and Shamsa Fiaz. Ayurvedic approach for management of Age related macular degeneration (nonexudative type) — A case report
Dr. Poonam Jakhar
Paediatrics
Presenter
PA13 M K Lekshmi. Ayurvedic Intervention With Rehabilitative Therapies Improve Development In Children With Cerebral Palsy
Dr. MK Lekshmi
PA14 Sonam, Arun Kumar Mahapatra and Rajagopala. S. Pañcakarma therapy in Cerebral Palsy (CP) in a tertiary care hospital - A case study
Dr. Sonam
PA25 Rahul Ghuse, Virendra Kori, Rajgopala Shrikrishnan, Kalpana Patel. Clinical Study on Cerebral Palsy and its Management with Shastika Shali Pinda Sweda and Yoga Basti.
Dr. Rahul Ghuse
Pharmaceuticals
Presenter
PA04 Geethu Balakrishnan, Arun Mohanan, Ramesh N.V. Distillation As A More Potent Alternative To Decoction Of Jati (Jasminum Grandiflorum) As A Mouthwash.
Dr. Geethu Balakrishnan
PA19 Vandana Singh, Ramesh Kumar. Study of Phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activity of Beta vulgaris
Dr. Vandana Singh
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PA22 Shakti Bhushan, Kapil Deo Yadav and Anand Chaudhary. Anti-aflatoxin and Anti-oxidant Activity of Sahaj vati: A Novel Herbomineral Formulation as Shelf life Enhancer
Dr. Shakti Bhushan
PA26 Anjana C.S, Jacob.M Titus, Dr.Harisankar D, Rajeev V.R. Study and Optimization Of the Process Parameters of Sulphur Dr. Anjana CS Purification PA31 Prajkta Kulkarni. Physicochemical analysis of jalateertha
Dr. Prajkta Kulkarni
PA49 Vineeth P K, Abhaya Kumar Mishra. Modification of milk decoction(Ksheerapaka)of Tribulus terrestris into dehydrated milk powder – A proposed technology integration.
Dr. Vineeth PK
Pharmacology
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PA03 Shruti Pandey, Anand Chaudhary. In Vitro Drug Release And Study Of Anti-Inflammatory Effect Of Rasna Saptak Kwath As Topical Drug
Dr. Shruthi Pandey
PA06 Shikha Lekharu, Khagen Basumatory, An invitro study of yograj churna on antioxidant activity
Dr. Shikha Lekharu
PA37 Reshma Ramakrishnan, C K Prathibha, P V Anandaraman. In-Silico And In- Vitro 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’’– A Proposal
Dr. Reshma Ramakrishnan
PA73 Swati Gupta, Deepa Subramanian. Pharmacokinetic Study Of Amaranth Extract In Healthy Humans: A Randomized Trial
Dr. Swati Gupta
Physiology
Presenter
PA48 Eeshan Phatak, Sumant Gaopande, Abhishek Patil, Yudhishthir Deshpande, Jayshree Ghorpade-Aher, Kalyani Deopujari and Aniruddha Joshi. Studying the effects of Suryanamaskar using signal processing techniques
Dr. Eeshan Pathak
Podiatry
Presenter
PA58 Shalini U. A., Siddayya Aradhyamath, Pravini Valsalan. Management of diabetic foot ulcers by the integrated treatment of Ayurveda and a course of antibiotics – A case report
Dr. Shalini UA
PA12 Lakshmi V, Dilip Kumar K V. An Interventional Trial On Promotion Of Positive Health Through Seasonal Purification In Dr. Lakshmi V Relation With Pitta Psychiatry and Psychology
Presenter
PA39 Chandni C Pillai, Mahesh C Kundagol, James Chacko and Devipriya Soman. An Ayurvedic Management Protocol In Generalized Anxiety Disorder- A Case Study
Dr. Chandni C Pillai
PA46 Shivateja Jagarlamudi, Sushma Cittodvega: Emergence of disease nomenclature from a possible scribal error
Dr. Shivteja Jagarlamundi
PA72 Mauli Vaishnav. Clinical Evaluation Of Effect Of Music With Creative Visualization On Maternal Psychology
Dr.Mauli Vaishnav
Pulmonolgy
Presenter
PA10 Devendra Kumar, Nisha Ojha. Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Drakshadi Yog in the Management of Respiratory Allergic Disorders of Children
Dr. Devendra Kumar
PA44 Rakhi Rajeev R, P V Anandaraman, K Parameswaran Namboothiri. An Invitro Study To Evaluate The Antibacterial Property Of Haridradi Varti Dhuma (Medicated Smoke) Against Respiratory Pathogens
Dr. Rakhi Rajeev
Toxicology
Presenter
PA34 Baidyanath Mishra, Sujan Ganapathy, Sujata Mishra Antioxidative mode of action of Bacopa monnieri (predominantly bacosides) in preventing the neuronal cell from oxidative damage
Dr. Baidyanath Mishra
PA65P Rinsitha, S Sunil Kumar and M Gauthaman. Suddha-asuddha bhallataka taila(Oil extract from Semecarpus anacardium)- A Sub-acute toxicity evaluation.
Dr. Rinsitha S
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Distinguished Guests Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri is Vice Chairman of Mata Amritanandamayi Math and the President of the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University. He is is a senior disciple of and also the first disciple who had been initiated into Sanyasa by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. Swamiji has been at the forefront of all the socio-humanitarian initiatives undertaken by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math in the country and abroad. Swamiji’s impeccable oratory is well-matched by his soulful rendering of bhajans. Swami Poornamritananda Puri is the General Secretary of Mata Amritanandamayi Math. is a senior sannyasi disciple of Amma. An engineer and research scientist by training, Swamiji found Amma many years ago in search of his quest for God. In his years staying close to Amma, living and transforming himself, Swamiji has embodied Amma’s message of love and peace. His sweet temperament and simplicity have endeared him to many all over the world, both children and adults alike, traveling alongside Amma and on his own to share the wisdom of Amma’s vision. Shripad Yesso Naik is the Member of Parliament from North Goa constituency representing the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is member of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH); Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He received the Samaraj Ratna Award on 18 August 2016
Dr. Ketaki Bapat, Scientist F, Scientist 'F', Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India.Dr. Ketaki Bapat is currently working as a Senior Scientist in the office of Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India and was working as a Scientific Officer in Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. She is co-ordinating various initiatives such as “Science in Ayurveda”, Rural Technology Action Group, Identifying gifted children in science and maths etc. supported by the office. Dr.Rajesh Kotecha is an Ayurveda physician who received a Padmashri Award for Medicine in 2015.He is appointed as Special Secretary in the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. He is the former Vice Chancellor of Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. He founded Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center in Jaipur, India in 1998. He has traveled to many countries for the propagation and practice of Ayurveda. He received the Global Ayurveda Physician Award in 2007, Ayurveda Ratna Award in 2008. Dr. P.R. Krishnakumar, Chancellor, Avinashilingam Women’s Universtity, Coimbatore and Managing Director, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore. Padmashree Doctor PR Krishna Kumar (born 23 september 1951) is the son of Arya Vaidyan P. V. Rama Varier, the founder of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy. After studying Ayurveda at the college in Shornur, Kerala he took up preservation and promotion of Ayurveda as his life's mission. As the head of The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, a premier ayurvedic institution in the country, Book of Abstracts 27
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Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh, PhD, Director of Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, Pune. He has teaching experience of 41 years for Undergraduate (B.A.M.S.), Postgraduate (M.D.) & PostDoctoral Research (Ph.D.) in Ayurved. Currently, Dean of Ayurved Faculty of Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. Invited to deliver lectures & demonstrations for propagation of Ayurved for last 26 years in various countries like Australia, Japan, Germany Switzerland, Vienna, Slovenia, Holland, Italy and USA. More than 7500 cancer patients of various types & stages are treated with Ayurvedic treatment at various centers viz. Pune, Mumbai, Solapur, Kolhapur, Nasik, New Delhi-Gurgaon. Mrs. Shailaja Chandra IAS, Former Chief Secretary Delhi Government and Secretary AYUSH Government of India.Shailaja Chandra has been a career civil servant for over 40 years. Aside from 15 years with the Central Government where she held assignments in the Ministries of Defence, Power and Health, Ms. Chandra has worked in different parts of the country with the State Governments. She was Health Secretary in Delhi and joined the Government of India as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health &Family Welfare where she was promoted as Additional Secretary and later Secretary in the same Ministry Dr. Darshan Shankar, Advisor, Transdisciplinary University, Bengaluru. Darshan Shankar is the managing trustee of FRLHT and founder of TDU. His core contributions lie in the field of educational innovation. He has won several national and international awards viz. Commonwealth Award (1976), Normal Borlaug Award (1998) for contributions to conservation of wild populations of medicinal plants, Columbia University’s International Award (2003) for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and in 2011, the Govt. of India conferred on him, the Padma Shri. Dr. Dinesh Katoch, Advisor, Ministry of AYUSH where he is assigned with the responsibility of AYUSH Drug Control matters, coordinating formulation of 12th Five Year Plan for AYUSH and dealing with International Cooperation issues in the area of Traditional Medicine. Dr. Katoch has about 29 years’ illustrious professional experience in clinical, academic, policy, planning and technical advisory fronts related to Ayurveda in particular and traditional medicine in general.
Dr. Vanitha Muralikumar, President, Central Council for Indian Medicine, Government of India. She is also Principal cum Director - Clinical Research Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai. She is also Senate Member - The T.N Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai and Faculty Member - The T.N Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai.
Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar, Director, All India Institute of Ayruveda. He briefly held the charge of Director General, CCRAS, New Delhi. After MD in Ayurvedic Pediatrics, was also awarded with PhD and later received his master's degree (MSc) in applied Psychology and Diploma in Yoga. Authored three books and published 102 research papers in various scientific national and international journals. Supervised 65 MDs and 10 PhD scholars. He has traveled to many countries for the global propagation of Ayurveda.
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Dr. Sankara Chaitanya, MD (Ay), Medical Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala. Br. Sankara Chaitanya is serving as a Professor in the Department of Kayachikitsa. He completed his BAMS from Ayurveda College, Coimbatore under the Gurukula system of training , which was affiliated with University of Madras in 1986. He underwent postgraduate training in Kayacikitsa and obtained MD from Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum under Kerala University in 1991. He joined Amrita School of Ayurveda in the year 2004 as Assistant Professor. Dr. Bipin Nair, Director, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita University, Kollam, Kerala. Bipin Nair received his Ph.D. in Microbiology in 1986 from the Department of Microbiology, M.S. University of Baroda, India and received his post-doctoral training at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA, in the Dept. of Pharmacology from 1987-1992. His major contributions during that phase were in the areas of growth factor receptor signaling, GTP binding proteins and second messenger pathways. Dr. Nair then moved to the Biotechnology industry in 1993 and held the position of Senior Scientist- Lead Discovery at MDS Pharma Services in Seattle, Washington, USA Dr. (Col) Vishal Marwaha currently serves as Principal and Professor and Head, at Department of Rheumatology , School of Medicine, Kochi. . His experience include observership at Nottingham University, UK (City Hospital & Queen’s Medical Centre) and training in Rheumatology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. Awards received by him are Manakkal Silver medal (MD General Medicine) - 1995, Young investigator award (APLAR) Jeju, Korea - 2004 and International Scholarship, Japan College of Rheumatology - 2006 Dr. Asoke Banerji has made very significant contributions in diverse areas of biotechnology and basic bioorganic chemistry. He obtained Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Professor T.R. Seshadri, F.R.S. and Professor V.V.S. Murti from the University of Delhi in 1964. He was awarded a senior research fellowship by the International Atomic Energy Agency to work with Professor D.H.R. Barton and Professor E.B. Chain, both Nobel Laureates, at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. Dr. Banerji joined Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai in 1967 and was Head of the Bioorganic Division from 1989-98. Sri. A. Jayakumar, Secretary General of Vijnana Bharati and Trustee, World Ayurveda Foundation. He is a senior RSS Pracharak and has spearheaded and guided the World Ayurveda Congress which is organised once in two years. It is one of the largest event for Ayurveda in the world attracting thousands of participants from all over the world. He has also been actively workingh to promote awarness on the scientific contributions of ancient India.
Dr. Prasanna Rao, Principal, SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka He has a teaching experience of more than two decades. He is a former Executive Member of the Central Council for Indian Medicine (CCIM). Member of P G. Board of studies (Ayu) of RGUHS Member of Academic Council of RGUHS, Bangalore. He is an able Administrator and has also served as Clinical Registrar, IMS, BHU, Varanasi : From 1st July, 1987 to 27th August, 1993.
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Invited Speakers Dr. Jeffrey White is a board certified medical oncologist and a cancer researcher. Dr. White graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics in 1979 and received an M.D. from Howard University in 1984. He completed a residency in internal medicine in 1987 and fellowships in oncology and hematology in 1990 at The Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. White joined the Metabolism Branch of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 1990 and is presently Director, OCCAM of the National Cancer Instittue. Dr. Daniel Furst is a rheumatologist in Los Angeles, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Furst accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 45 doctors at UCLA Medical Center and one of 26 at UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica who specialize in Rheumatology. Dr. Nereo Bresolin is an Eminent Neurologist and Director of the Complex Operative Unit of Neurology of the Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico of Milan, 2) Director of Homogeneous Area of Neurology of the Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico of Milan, 3) Director of the Centro Dino Ferrari, University of Milan, 4) Holder and Referee of Health Research Projects Finalized the Ministry of Health by the University of Milan and the European Community, Member of the Council of the College of Full Professors of Neurology Dr. Valdis Pirgas is Professor of Medicine & Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Director of the Centre of Complementary Medicine, University of Latvia, Rains Bulvaris 19, Riga, LV1586, Latvia. He has expertise in Diabetology and Internal Medicine (General Medicine). He is also the Head of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Latvia University, Riga.
Prof. Antonella Delle Fave has an illustrious body of research work to her credit and is currently the Editor in Chief of the Springer group’s Journal of Happiness Studies. She has been the President of IPPA, ENPP & SIPP. Together with international partners she launched and implemented the project “Eudaimonic and Hedonic Happiness Investigation”, aimed at identifying well-being components across cultures. She is currently conducting research and clinical studies aimed at integrating the bio-psycho-social perspective of Western medicine and the Indian traditional view of health and disease. Dr. med. Christian Kessler is research coordinator and physician at the Charité university outpatient clinic for complementary and integrative medicine, located at Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Germany. He integrates Ayurveda actively in his medical consultations. Moreover, it is one of his goals to scientifically and socially advance Traditional Indian Medicine in Germany and Europe, in particular in the medical arena. Besides this, another practical and scientific interest ís vegetarian nutrition. Book of Abstracts 30
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Dr. Antonio Morandi is Medical Doctor, Specialist in Neurology and graduated in Ayurveda (Ayurveda Academy, Pune, India and Joytinat International College of Ayurveda), since 2001 is Founder and Director of “Ayurvedic Point”, Milan, Italy and President of the Italian Scientific Society for Ayurvedic Medicine (S.S.I.M.A.). Awarded in 2003 with the honorary doctorate “Ayurveda Acharya” (Ayurvedic Institute Asthavaidyan Thrissur Thaikat Mooss’ SNA Oushadhasala, India), and Professor of Ayurveda at the Master course in “Health Systems, Traditional and Non Conventional Medicine” University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy. He is Member of Non Conventional Medicines Committee of the Medical Council of Milan Province. Dr. Sintija Sausa Chandravali, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia., Internal medicine specialist. Works at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Medicine, department of Internal medicine. Also work at the Emergancy Medicine center at the Pauls Stradiņa Clinical University Hospital.
Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil is an ayurvedic practitioner, licensed acupuncturist and certified yoga teacher. She graduated in Ayurvedic Medicine from Mangalore University in India, received a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and her Ph.D. from Walden University. She is currently the Program Director for Ayurvedic Medicine and provides clinical services for SCU Health System. In her clinical practice she integrates diet, yoga, lifestyle counseling, herbs and various body work therapies individualized to patient’s condition. Her main interests are managing musculoskeletal condition, mental health, women’s health and preventative care. Dr Sandeep Nair works at Evangelisches krankenhaus and studied at Govt Ayurveda College Trivandrum. Research Assistant Dept of Neurology EVK Hattingen Germany. Practicing Ayurveda Medicine in Germany since the last 5 years with Prof. Horst Przuntekh who is an eminent Neurologist researching on Ayurveda. The Department of Neurology at EVK Hattingen is investigating the benefits of Ayurvedic interventions in management of chronic Neurodegenerative diseases. Prof. Ravi Mehrotra is the Director at the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (Indian Council of Medical Research) of the Dept. of Health Research at Noida and WHO FCTC-Global smokeless tobacco products hub . He completed his medical training at the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune followed by MD and Ph.D. at the University of Allahabad and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists. He did his postdoctoral training at various advanced centres around the world including Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore and University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Dr Gangadhar is a professor of psychiatry at NIMHANS and was the dean of behavioral sciences before taking over as director. He was the recipient of Sir CV Raman Award in 1999, and the BC Roy Award in 2010, both from the Karnataka Government. His areas of research interest include electroconvulsive therapy, neurobiology and treatment related aspects of schizophrenia, and yoga and its application in mental health. He is also the program director at the Advanced Center for Yoga at NIMHANS.
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Dr. Manoranjan Sahu, Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi with expertise in Surgery.Prof. Sahu is a well known surgeon of ano-rectal diseases having expertise in Chhar Sutra technique. Presently Prof. Sahu is Coordinator of National Resource Centre for Chhar Sutra. He joined Ayurveda Faculty as Reader in 1993 and served the Shalya Tantra as head on 3 occasions. Prof. Sahu has also worked as Professor In-charge of Ayurveda wing of Sir Sundarlal Hospital of BHU. Prof. Sahu has the credit of publishing more than 35 research papers at international level. Dr. Shantikumar Nair is the Dean of Research to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), and also the Director of Amrita Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine (ACNSMM), Health Sciences Campus. Dr. Nair received his Bachelor of Technology degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, in 1976; Master of Science (1978) and Doctor of Engineering Science (1983) degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Columbia University, New York, USA. He joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, USA, in 1985 In 2006, he joined Amrita University. Dr. Shivenarain Narsinghlal Gupta, Professor and Head of Department of Kayacikitsa ( PG) & Hospital Superintendent, J.S. Ayurveda college, Nadiad (Gujarat), India. He is Academic and scientific Advisory Board, European Academy of Ayurveda, Germany. Since June 1982 associated with P.D.PATEL AYURVEDA HOSPITAL, NADIAD as Physician and achieved remarkable success in the management of the diseases of chronic and obstinate nature including the diseases of kidney, liver and heart with research oriented classical approach. Evaluation of efficacy of Ayurvedic therapies on Bronchial asthma. Clinical trials on Diabetic nephropathy and Diabetic Neuropathy. Evaluation of Vardhamana pippali (long pepper) in the patients of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, Director, Oncology Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, Pune and Ex- HOD, Radiation Oncology Department, Bombay Hospital is accompanying us for the conference. He is a well-known senior oncologist in Pune and Mumbai as well as a strong believer of alternative medicine and Ayurved. He completed his Masters in Radiation oncology in USA and was practicing as Radiation Oncologist at USA for many years. He is a writer of a book "War Against Cancer" Dr. Narendra S. Bhatt, M. D. Ayu. & B. Sc. from the University of Bombay has behind him 40 years of teaching, clinical, research and pharmaceutical experience. After 11 years of teaching & clinical experience he joined industry. Over a period of 21 years in various capacities he rose to become CEO of Zandu Pharmaceuticals, one of the oldest & largest Ayurvedic production organizations in the country. Having keen interest in research he has evolved and developed unique models for product development and clinical research. He at present is Adjunct Professor & Director for Research to College of Ayurveda, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune. Dr. N. Dinesh did his undergraduation from Calicut Medical College, DPM from B.J.Medical College, Ahemadabad, Gujarat and MD from Govt. Medical College, Baroda, Baroda University. Before joining Amrita Hospital, he worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist and DipN.B. Faculty in Medical Trust Hospital Kochi, as Consultant Psychiatrist in Ernakulam Medical Centre, Palarivattom. He is offering his services in Amrita Hospital since 2003 and his areas of interest are general adult psychiatry, deaddiction, consultation liason psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.
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Dr. K. Pavithran currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. He took his MD in Internal Medicine from Calicut Medical College and DM in Medical Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London. He had his training in hematology from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom and gained experience in bone-marrow transplantation from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre, Seattle, USA. He is member of many natioanal and international associations. Dr. Gopakumar MD (Ay) is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Roga Nidana in Govt. Ayurveda College, Kannur. He is a resource person in many academic and research committees and has several publications and presentations in national and international seminars to his credit. A great scholar and orator in the field of Ayurveda, he is a prominent figure in various scientific seminars and presentations in Ayurveda in India and overseas. Dr S.Gopakumar received best Ayurveda teacher award on national Ayurveda day from Ministry of AYUSH. Dr. L. Mahadeven MD (Ay) is Director of Y. Mahadeva Iyer’s Sri Sarada Ayurvedic Hospital and Associate Professor at Kayachikitsa Department, Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Killy, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. L. Mahadevan received "Best Doctor Award - 2012" at The Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai on 2nd April 2012 from Dr. V.S. Vijay, Honorable Health Minister, Govt. of Tamilnadu. Studied clinical application of the science. Under the guidance of Late. Shree.Dr. B. Vaidayanathan Siromani, Principal, Venkataramana Ayurveda College. Chennai. Studied in his clinic in the traditional manner for 4 years. Dr. Gireesh Kumar K. P. is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Amrita with special interest in the area of emergency medicine. A pioneer in the field of emergency medicine in India, he set up the first emergency medicine specialty in Kerala. He is trained in the management of all major medical emergencies and acute trauma cases. He has also authored eight well-known books in the field of internal medicine / emergency and critical care medicine. He has special interest in management of snakebite cases and infectious diseases/ HIV and sepsis cases and has teaching experience of more than 10 years. Dr Rama Jayasundar is one of the most erudite, articulate and widely travelled ambassadors of ayurveda today. She acquired her PhD in NMR (Physics) from Cambridge University, UK, in 1990 and has been on the faculty of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) since 1993. Between 2002 and 2008, she took 5½ years leave from AIIMS to pursue a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from Chennai. Her area of specialization is Biomedical NMR – Radiofrequency (RF) coil designing and building, RF pulse sequence programming, clinical imaging and spectroscopy, Neuroscience applications of MR. Dr Sanjeev Rastogi is MD in Kaya Chikitsa (Ayurvedic medicine) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi with an exceptional carrier. He additionally posses a diploma in Yoga, a certification in acupuncture from China, a PG diploma in health and hospital management from IGNOU and an entitlement for green health care ( GHC) leadership from Teleosis institute , USA. In recognition to his work, he is awarded with a Chinese Govt. fellowship in 1998, Luisa Kreisberg Family Foundation Scholarship 2008 from Teleosis Institute , California , Consumer Wellness Center Nutritional Grant Award consecutively for 2 years in 2008 and 2009 from CWC, Arizona, USA and Robert Bosch foundation sponsorship to attend CAM summer school in Pots dam , Germany in 2010 Book of Abstracts 33
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Dr. Jayakumar R. is a Professor at the Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine (ACNSMM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi-682041, specializing in the area of Biopolymeric Nanomaterials. Dr. R. Jayakumar joined ACNSMM in November 2007. He received his Ph. D. in Polymer Chemistry from Anna University, Chennai, India (2002). He has over 215 Journal publications, 8 book chapters and 10 patents to his credit. His publications have been cited more than 10200 times with h-index-53. Recently Dr. Jayakumar received “Best Faculty Researcher Award” from Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society (ICCS). Dr. Krishnakumar Menon graduated with an M. Sc. in Biochemistry from M. S. University of Baroda, India, and also with an M. Sc. (Prelim, Monash)/Ph D on a scholarship from National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Australia equivalent to commonwealth research grant from La Trobe University, Australia. He then went on to do his post-doctoral training on a JSPS fellowship at the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, Japan, and University of Connecticut Health Center, USA. Subsequently, he joined as a staff scientist at the University of Iowa, USA, and Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories at Monash University, Australia, before joining the faculty at Amrita. Dr. Harish Kumar, MD, MRCP is Clinical Professor and Head, Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala. His main areas of research are diabetic foot and thyroid disease. he has two patents to his credit. instrumental in setting up the department of endocrinology, diabetes and podiatric surgery at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. He has 56 publications in National and International journals and Founding editor of Amrita Journal of Medicine. Has a keen interest in patient education and has set up an organization called Amrita Diabetic Welfare Association Dr. Anand Kumar took his MBBS and MD [General Medicine] from Medical College, Trivandrum. He did his post-doctoral training in Neurology at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology. He later joined as faculty in Trivandrum Medical College. In 1989, he joined the Ministry of Health, Sharjah as specialist Neurologist. He established the Department of Neurology at Al Qassimi and Kuwait Hospitals, Sharjah. He relocated to India in 1999 and joined the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. He works on memory, autonomic function studies, dysarthria, patient monitoring, life style modification, space-mind medicine and epilepsy prediction. Dr. Shyam Diwakar is the Lab Director of Computational Neuroscience and Neurophysiology Laboratory, a Faculty fellow at the Amrita Center for International Programs and an Associate Professor at the School of Biotechnology. He is the Institute Integration Coordinator and Coinvestigator of VALUE (Virtual and Accessible Laboratories for Universalizing Education); a major virtual labs initiative supported by Sakshat mission of MHRD, Government of India, and Principal Investigator of few other projects funded by Department of Science and Technology. Dr. Vineeta Deshmukh, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Director, Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, Pune has been engaged with ocumentation and treatment of cancer patients of various sites, stages and grades with Ayurved under the guidance of Dr. S. P. Sardeshmukh, Ayurvedic physician and Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, Radiation oncologist since 1996. Treated more than 7000 cancer patients with integrated and holistic approach which includes Shamanachikitsa, Panchakarma, Diet therapy and counseling.
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Dr. Ramesh R. Varier graduted from Coimbatore brings with him a rich experience spanning over 25 years of suc- cessful Ayurvedic clinical practice. Keenly interested in integrating mod- ern scientific principles with traditional Ayurvedic concepts, Dr Ramesh has been highly successful in establishing comprehensive healthcare solu- tions for a variety of chronic diseases. He headed the team that Successfully converted traditional Ayurvedic formulations called Kashayams (Liquid extracts) into tablets and launched the same in the market. He is Engaged in developing integrated understanding and specialized Ayurvedic treatments for a range of chronic ailments. Dr.C Suresh Kumar is a specialist in marma chikitsa working as the Managing Partner and Chief Physician of Triveni Nursing Home, a 75 bed multi-specialty hospital at Trivandrum, Kerala. He has presented around 38 scientific papers in both National and International levels. He received the Best clinician AVP achievement award at International grand Centennial Convention on Ayurveda 2008.
Dr. Supriya Bhalerao MD, PhD (Ayu), PG Dip in Bioethics.Dr. Supriya Bhalerao is currently working as a Scientist at Interactive Research School of Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. Before joining IRSHA in July 2013, she had a long tenure of 15 years as a Research Officer at Dr. Sharadini Dahanukar-Advanced Centre for Ayurveda Research, Training and Services, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Ch. Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Girish Tillu, MD, is trained in Ayurvedic medicine, and is pursuing research at the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule University of Pune, India. He worked as a scientist at the Center for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune and was instrumental in the development of the innovative software suite, AyuSoft, which is a decision-support system based on logic, and knowledge base of Ayurveda. He is involved in the study of Ayurveda and Yoga through interdisciplinary approaches comprising epidemiology, clinical pharmacology, and informatics. He is a recipient of the Vaidya Scientist Fellowship. Dr. G. Geethakrishnan, MD (Ay) Geetha Krishnan is an Ayurvedic Physician with post graduate degree in Clinical Pharmacology of Ayurveda. He is presently the Head and Senior Consultant for Integrative Medicine at Medanta. Medanta is a group of hospitals offering high-end tertiary care services, indulges in quality clinical research & education activities, and runs a group of advanced clinical facilities in India and abroad. He also engages himself in botanical drug research and has passionately followed-up various drug development programs since 1999, working with Innoveda as its Founder, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu. Dr. M. Vijayakumar, MD (General Medicine) DNB (Medicine) DM (Cardiology) Fellowship Cardiology Thorax Center Rotterdam. is Clinical Professor at Centre for Aortic Diseases and Marfan Syndrome, Adult Cardiology, Heart Transplantation. Areas of interest includes Adult Interventional Cardiology. Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair including Hybrid Aortic Stenting, Coronary intervention. He has special interest in Research on Atherosclerosis as well as dietary oil and coronary artery disease. He has vast experience in conducting clinical trials.
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Dr. Prakash Mangalasseri, MD (Ay) is Associate Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Done his graduation from Kottakkal and PG from Gujarath Ayurveda University with high academic credentials (Top rank holder & gold medalist for both BAMS & MD). He was declared as best outgoing student by Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy in 1998 and his research thesis selected for Best Thesis Award in 2002 by Pune Academy of Ayurveda. He was invited speaker on “Pain management in Diabetic neuropathy” in 2nd Ayush International Conference held at Harvard Medical School, Boston USA in May 2017. He has also presented papers at other conferences in USA and China Dr. Syam Unnikrishnan, M.D (Internal Medicine), D.N.B (Neurology), MNAMS (Neurology), Post Graduate Degree in Palliative care (Cardiff University, UK) is Head of the Department of Neurology, at Employees State Insurance Corporation of India Super- Specialty & Model Hospital, Asramam, Kollam, Kerala-691002, India since Nov 2012, which is under the Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India.
Dr. Pawan Kumar Godatwar , MD (Ay) and PhD from Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar and presently Associate professor and HOD of Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vijnana (Clinical and laboratory Medicine) in the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. Editor of the Journal of Ayurveda and author of 6 books and more than 30 national and international papers. He is a fellow of WHO (Diploma in STD/ AIDS, Thailand) and was an expert Member, Govt. of India Delegation to South Africa. He is the recipient of International Academy of Ayurveda Physicians- MADHAVA RATNA Award, 2010 and Recipient of “PURUSHOTTAM SHASTRI NANAL –CHARAKA” Award, Khadivale Vaidya Research foundation, Pune, 2013. Dr. M.R. Vasudevan Nampoothiri, MD (Ay) is Principal of Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita University, Kollam. He has 36 years of clinical and teaching experience. He served as Principal, Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum and as Director of Ayurvedic Medical Education, Kerala. He was also State Program Manager, National Rural Health Mission. He received the Good Service Entry from Government of Kerala. He has also received many other Awards for his contributions. He has visited nine countries including USA, Canada and Germany. He is Advisor to CCRAS and Executive Member of CCIM Dr. P. Ram Manohar, MD (Ay) is Research Director at Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita University. He is Research Advisor to Indian National Science Academy and Member of Scientific Advisory Group of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences. He has experience in Clinical Trials and Drug Development Research with a focus on Integrative Health Care and Medicine. He is a former member of Central Council for Indian Medicine. He regularly visits USA, Europe, Latin America and Russia for educational programs and research collaborations in Ayurveda. He served as Editor in Chief for hte largest PubMed indexed research journal on Ayurveda - Ancient Science of Life. Dr. Rajmohan Velayudhan Pillai is Assistant Professor at Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. Completed BAMS and MD (Bhaishajya Kalpana) from Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. Started career as Medical officer in Indian systems of Medicine followed by Research Officer at the Drug standardization Unit, Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. Teaching career started at Vaidyaratnam P S Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal and later to the current office. He is recipient of SKM Research Scholar 2010 Award.
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Dr. C. Raveendranatha Kamath is qualified in both Ayurveda and Modern Medicine. He has been practicing Integrated Medicine for eleven years at Amrita Instittue of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala. He is the Head of the Centre for Integrated Medicine and Research at AIMS, which was established in 2015. He has been collaborating with Centre for Nano Scieneces and Molecular Medicine and Amrita College of Pharmacy guiding and providing research leads for doctoral and post doctoral students.
Dr. Sanjay Pisharody, MBBS- BJ Medical College, Pune, India, MD- Acupuncture (Hong Kong) Fellowship in Palliative Medicine- University of Calicut, Diploma in Palliative Medicine- Cardiff University, Scholar in Residence- Sandiego hospice - University of California. He is founder and director of Purnarogya Holistic Health Care, an organization dedicated to spreading the authentic principles of healing.
Dr. Pooja Sabharwal, MD (Ay), PhD is Assistant Professor, Rachna Sharira (Ayurvedic Anatomy), Ch. Brham Prakash Ayu Charaka Sansthan, New Delhi, Govt of India. Invited by Embassy of INDIA, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN in Seminar “Principals & concepts of India Traditional Medicine-Ayurveda in Riga on 21st March 2014, the event Co-organised by Indo Baltic Federatia of Culture & Commerce. She has been deputed by Govt. of India to many countries for the propagation and promotion of Ayurveda.
Dr. Vijith Sasidhar is the founder of Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram, in Kerala, India. He is an exceptional Ayurvedic physician and teacher. Since 2005 he has been running the clinic together with his wife, Dr. Vidya Vijith. He is faculty at Academy of Ayurvedic Studies in Netherlands. He obtained his Ayurvedic degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. He underwent many years of Gurukula training under Brahmasri Vallur Sankaran Namboothiri, an expert in Ayurvedic toxicology and Astangahridayam.
Dr. Uma Shankar Prasad, MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DNB, MPhil, BAMS is Consultant Internist at Sunshine Hospitals, Secunderabad. He studied Ayurveda after obtaining higher qualifications in modern medicine and has been exploring the areas for integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in his own clinical practice. He worked as Consultant at Dept. of Internal medicine & Critical care ; Care Hospitals, Hyderabad and as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Gandhi Medical College.
Dr. Adriana Elaskar is Medical Surgeon, graduated from the National University of Cordoba. U.N.C. Argentina, Diploma in Public Health, School of Public Health of the U.N.C. Argentina, Specialized in: Paediatrics, Child and Adult Psychotherapy, Ayurveda Medicine. President of the Villa Luz Foundation for Human Development and Quality of Life, a non-profit institution. Academic Director of the Argentine Ayurveda School.
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Prof. Dr. Anand Chaudhary is Professor Department of Rasa Shastra (Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics), Faculty of Ayurved, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi– 221005 INDIA. He is Expert Member; ASIIA, Monitoring Group, Principal Scientific Advisor, GOI, New Delhi. Expert Member ; Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, Government of India, Research Advisor, CCRAS. Has vast experience in Pharmaceutical Research and has presented papers in India and abroad in many conferences. He has about 86 publications to his credit. Ashtavaidyan A.N. Narayanan Nambi, MD (Ayu) is the successor of a great lineage of Ashtavaidyas, or the Ayurvedic families of Kerala. He is recognized in both in India and in Europe for his knowledge of Ayurveda and Indian sciences. He is actively involved in Ayurvedic education in Europe and Middle-East. His teachings and articles have received much acclaim in both India and the West. Currently Dr. Nambi is Director of Academic and Clinical Services of the SNA Oushadhasala (P) Ltd founded by Ashtavaidyan Thrissur Thaikat Mooss. Dr JLN Sastry, MD (Ayu) Dr. J.L.N. Sastry, currently designated as the Head of Healthcare Research in Dabur Research & Development Centre, Sahibabad, is a distinguished Ayurvedic Physician and Researcher. Involved in teaching and has held various administrative positions in government institutions. He was also associated with Dabur India Ltd earlier as Medical Advisor and as Head, Clinical Research.
Dr. C. Gopimohan, is Incharge, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology laboratory at the Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita University, Kochi. He obtained Ph.D. degree from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He gained experience as a postdoctoral fellow from the Molecular Biophysics Unit at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and as a Research Officer from the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, United Kingdom. Further, he worked as an Associate Researcher of CNRS in Laboratoire de Cristallographie, and Modelisation des Materiaux Mineraux et Biologiques, University Henri Poincare, Nancy, France. During his research career, he visited different countries which include: UK, Canada, France, Finland and USA.
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Abstracts of Invited Talks Integrative Oncology: An Effective Approach For Better Cancer Care Prof Abhimanyu Kumar, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi in collaboration with National Institute of Cancer Prevention & Research (NICPR-ICMR) and National Cancer Institute, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (NCI-AIIMS), New Delhi; has established a ‘Centre for Integrative Oncology’ for teaching, training, research and networking of AYUSH experts working in the area of cancer care with the technical support of conventional Oncologists. The purpose of integrative approach of this center is based on the goals like, treatment of the cancer, prevention of recurrence, reducing side effects and symptoms. Ayurveda approach offers an unique blend of diet, physical activities, medicinal plants, Ayurveda formulations and Panchakarma therapies for helping cancer patients. Ayurveda encourages and prescribe the way to live a healthy lifestyle to help the body in its' innate abilities to fight and prevent cancer. Integration of Ayurveda approach and Yoga techniques with conventional treatment will provides better hope to cancer patients. The ultimate target is to utilize best from the two systems for betterment of patients. Presentation during the conference will provide the opportunity to share the views in the area of Integrative oncology.
Integrative Approach To Complementary Baby Feeding Dra Adriana Elaskar, Medical Director, ESCUELA AYURVEDA ARGENTINA, Fundación Villa Luz para el Desarrollo Humano y la Calidad de Vida In an approach from Integrative Medicines, the nutritional principles of Ayurveda are revised in the light of scientific advances. Since health is determined primarily by the habits learned in the early years, adapted patterns of complementary feeding of the baby are proposed. These early-acquired habits help maintain or recover health from childhood and at all stages of life. It is proposed to orient the parents taking into account the singularity of each baby and its circumstances. It also seeks to clarify issues related to natural nutrition for achieving a balanced diet. This is the integrative contribution of Ayurveda medicine to Western medical science.
Safety Of Ayurvedic Formulations Including Drug Herb Interactions Prof Anand Chaudhary, Department of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishjya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda,
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi –India 221005 Ayurvedic formulations are safe for global humanity on virtue of its quality, safety and efficacy incurred therein after adaptation of basic fundamentals of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics quoted in classics of Ayurveda since thousands of years of its practice. In contemporary period, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India has notified leading laws about Good Manufacturing Practices, quality standards of Ayurvedic formulations in Ayurvedic Pharmacopiea of India to ensure safety of these formulations. Pioneer institutions of India and abroad are conducting safety studies of Ayurvedic formulations and all these scientific studies are continuously being published in journals of repute. Drug –Herb interactions are point of concern among all stakeholders of health and especially among believers of integrative approach of clinics. Salient studies are indicating a caution about synergistic or antagonist therapeutic effect of Ayurvedic formulation when these are prescribed simultaneously with a drug of different system of medicine to a single patient. Details of these studies at Banaras Hindu University and at several academic organization would be presented during Amrita Samyogam.
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Integration Of Allopathy And Ayurveda For Neurological Disorders Dr. Anand Kumar, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India There are about forty neurological disorders where integration is between the two systems of medicine possible.Clinical studies and case based approaches have been published in literature. In comparison to the vastness of the two systems studies have been far and few. While doing data mining I hit upon a study where healthy volunteers were studied. In fact that study took me to my dream project- Amrita wellness program. This program was designed to integrate Allopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation, Ergenomics, Sleep hygiene. and medical astrology. Integration for positive health needs to be promoted as a movement rather than a clinical study. Wellness of children should be our aim. Another subject I would like to dwell upon is the study of heart rate variability, respiratory rate variability, heart and lung evoked brain potentials for proving that Yoga and Meditation do work in achieving internal resonance coherence. Each individual has a resonance frequency that needs to be in tune with the resonance of the Universe. The presentation will a right brain approach of the whole rather than going into details of individual diseases.
Promoting Mental Health In Chronic Disease: The Advantages Of An Integrated Perspective Prof. Antonella Delle Fave, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
In Western medicine, attention to mental health as a component of health as a whole is a recent acquisition, despite repeated WHO claims and the formalization of the bio-psycho-social model. Mental health is usually assessed as absence of affective or cognitive disorders, while the positive components of psychological functioning were only recently identified and measured. Related studies highlighted the usefulness of this approach, showing that positive mental health is a substantial asset to be preserved and promoted in chronic disease conditions, currently representing an epidemiological challenge worldwide. Ayurveda, with its view of health as a unitary psychophysical process, can be especially helpful in designing integrated interventions addressed to people diagnosed with chronic and degenerative diseases entailing long-term disabilities. The contribution of Ayurvedic interventions to the treatment of these conditions should therefore be assessed through both biological and psychological outcomes, representing structurally interconnected and mutually influencing dimensions of health.
New Insights From Ayurveda Reading Of Neurological Diagnostic Tests Dr. Antonio Morandi, MD, Ayurvedic Point, Milan, Italy
The conceptual framework in which nature and science are interpreted depends on historical, cultural, social and economic factors. The concept of the modern biomedical model expressing the Health/Disease opposition is based on elements which have characterized the history of Western civilization where discontinuity has been privileged over continuity, leading to a system centered on the juxtaposition of two theoretical opposites. This fostered the emergence of clear categories that, especially in the biomedical disciplines, have been useful to clearly describe structures and organization of the living beings. On the contrary, Ayurveda is developed within Indian Tradition, rooted in the perspective of interconnectedness which is a factor indeed favorable to a synthetic vision and an holistic perspective of the dynamics of living systems. This justifies the inclusiveness underpinning Ayurveda epistemology. However Nature is one notwithstanding the human diverse viewpoints, and a complete picture will derive only from the integration of multiple perspectives. Here we propose the utilization of Ayurveda epistemology to interpreter the diagnostic data obtained with biomedical logic and tools in order to overcome the limitations of culture bound models and to explore the potential of a novel complex and multidimensional view of Book of Abstracts 40
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biomedical as well as scientific research. We will explain this new concept applied to the neurological field.
Integrative Medicine: Protocols For Clinical Research Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles, USA
According to National Institutes of Health, definitions of Integrative Medicine include bringing conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way. Recognition of the value of Integrative Medicine for patient care has grown tremendously across the world. Integrative Medicine makes use of appropriate therapeutic approaches and collaboration among health care professionals to provide patient care aimed at achieving optimal health and wellbeing. An evidence-based approach is important to achieve successful and timely implementation of this emerging paradigm in health care. There is a scarcity of research evidence about integrative medicine for the management of various diseases. The scope of research includes evaluation of the effectiveness of specific therapies, multi-modality whole system interventions, practitioner- patient relationships, and comprehensive evaluation of health and disease. This presentation describes the current state of the science of integrative medicine and clinical research protocols.
Need For Integration In Oncology Dr. Arvind V. Kulkarni, MD, D.M.R.D.(Eng), D.A.B.R.(USA), Director Oncology, ICTRC- Integrated Cancer Hospital, Wagholi, Pune, India, www.ayurved-for-cancer.org
Based on our research records and observations on 10,904 biopsy proved cancer patients in our cancer project in the past 22 years since 1994, our team has been developing Integrative Model for Cancer with Ayurved supplementing Modern Medicine. Our Integrated Cancer Hospital in Pune is declared as “ Centre of Excellence” by AYUSH Ministry of Health. Suffering in cancer patients is more due to aggressive tissue destructive treatments, neglecting to support healthy physiology and psychology. Ayurved and other AYUSH Methods compliment judicious use of Modern Medicine, at all stages of cancer. Integrative Macro-management of cancer is more beneficial than micro-analytical pharmaceutical approach. Our medical team would present some research papers to support these observations to this August meeting at AMRITA UNIVERSITY.
Comparative Effectiveness Of Ayurveda And Conventional Care In Knee Osteoarthritis - A Randomized Controlled Trial Christian S Kessler (MD, MA)1,2, Kartar S Dhiman (Professor)3,4, Abhimanyu Kumar (Professor)3,5,Thomas Ostermann (Professor)6, Shivenarain Gupta (Professor)7,8, Antonio Morandi (MD)9, Martin Mittwede (Professor)7,10, Elmar Stapelfeldt (MA)2, Michaela Spoo (MD)2, Katja Icke1, Andreas Michalsen (Professor)1,2* Claudia M Witt (Professor)1,11,12* 1Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité Medical University, Luisenstr. 57, 10117 Berlin, Germany, 2Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Department for Complementary Medicine, Königstr. 63, 14109 Berlin, Germany3Ministry of AYUSH, AYUSH Bhawan, B Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi 110023, India , 4Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhavan, No.61-65, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058, India 5All India Institute of Ayurveda, Mathura Road, Gautampuri, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 110076, India, 6University of Witten Herdecke, Department of Psychology and Psychotherapy, Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50, Witten, Germany7European Academy of Ayurveda, Forsthausstr. 6, 63633 Birstein, Germany, 8Department of Kaya Cikitsa, J.S. Ayurveda College & P.D. Patel Ayurveda Hospital, College Road, Nadiad 387001, India, 9Ayurvedic Point, School of Ayurvedic Medicine, Corso Sempione 63, 20149 Milan, Italy, 10University of Frankfurt, Department of Religious Sciences, Grüneburgplatz 1, 60323 Book of Abstracts 41
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Frankfurt, Germany, 11Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland, 12University of Maryland School of Medicine, Center for Integrative Medicine, 520 W. Lombard Street, East Hall, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA * contributed equally
Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment compared to conventional care in knee OA patients. Methods: Knee OA patients were included in a multicenter RCT in Germany. Patients received either Ayurvedic treatment (n=77) or conventional care (n=74) over 12 weeks. Primary outcome was the change on the WOMAC Index after 12 weeks (validated German version). Results: 151 patients (Ayurveda n=77, conventional care n=74) were included. Changes of the WOMAC Index from baseline to 12 weeks were more pronounced in the Ayurveda group (mean difference 61.0 [95% CI 52.4;69.6]) than in the conventional group (32.0 [95% CI 21.4;42.6]) resulting in a significant difference between groups (p