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Dhanvantari SiddapurAyurveda College & Hospital

Research & development

Refining the science of Ayurveda

Research on medicinal plants, biodiversity and clinical practice, by faculty and postgraduate scholars.

R&D centre

Research and Development Unit

Refining the science is the order of the day, and answers to the emerging questions of medicine come through research. The college has a Research and Development Centre to discover new and useful knowledge for the Ayurvedic profession.

Its present areas of work include the conservation of medicinal plants, improvements in healthcare and environmental conservation. CCRAS, New Delhi has been approached for financial assistance.

  • People's Biodiversity Register

    Research on the People's Biodiversity Register carried out in three remote villages of Karnataka.

  • 'Sameeksha' bulletin

    A bi-monthly bulletin, published for over 11 years with free subscription and circulated across the country, sharing the college's news and popularising Ayurveda.

  • National Biodiversity Authority

    Prof. Raghavendra L was nominated Expert Committee Member on Medicinal Plants, National Biodiversity Authority, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India (2012–14).

Reports

Research work & grants

Books

Books published

  • 'Research Methodology for Researchers' by Prof. Raghavendra L, Biodiversity Scientist, Department of Research Methodology and Biostatistics, DACH
  • Question bank on Sanskrit and Padartha Vijnana by Dr. Srikanth Bhat, Lecturer, Maulika Siddhanta, DACH (to be published)

Journal publications

Publications by our faculty

Dr. Roopa Bhat, Principal

  • Panchakarma practices in the present day
  • Diagnosis and management of Madhumeha in short. IMA (AYUSH), 2012–13; also in Integrated Medical Association (Reg.)
  • 'Sadvritta'. Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy (national refereed journal)

Dr. Raghavendra Y, Assistant Professor, Kayachikitsa

  • Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLA syndrome): a case report. AYU, 2017; 38(1): 62–65
  • The effect of Navakarshaka Kashaya Ghanasatwa in the management of Ekakushta (psoriasis): a randomised comparative single-blind clinical trial. International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, 2017; 1(3): 250–260
  • Preparation and phytochemical evaluation of Navakarshika Kashaya and its Ghana. International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy, 2014; 5(3)
  • Efficacy of Vajeekarana in Shukra Dushti w.s.r. to oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia syndrome: retrospective case series. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, 2014; 2(1)

Dr. Sripal L Hirekerur, Associate Professor, Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana

  • Preparation and characterization of Talaka Rasayana. Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm., 2018; 9(1)
  • Rakta Varga Dravyas and their utility in Rasashastra. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine

Dr. Divya K, Lecturer, Agada Tantra

  • Preparation and characterization of Talaka Rasayana. Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm., 2018; 9(1)
  • Rakta Varga Dravyas and their utility in Rasashastra. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
  • Utility of Rasa Dravyas in Panchakarma. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, 2019; 7(2)

Dr. Snehali Gaonkar, Assistant Professor, Panchakarma

  • Utility of Rasa Dravyas in Panchakarma. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, 2019; 7(2)

Dr. Chaitralakshmi K N, Assistant Professor, Panchakarma

  • Utility of Rasa Dravyas in Panchakarma. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine, 2019; 7(2)
  • A comparative clinical study of Haridradi Ghana Churna and Triphala Churna Udvartana in Sthoulya (obesity). International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, 2019; 7(2)