DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAKARMA

HISTORY

Department was formed by bifurcation from Kayachikitsa department in 2008. Dr.E.Surendran, Ph.D (Ay) and Dr.C.V.Jayadevan M.D (Ay) served as Professors in the initial period. Dr.A.K.Manojkumar Ph.D (Ay) was made Professor & HOD in 2010. On his deputation of service to KUHS, Dr.P.P.Jigeesh M.D. (Ay) assumed the charge of HOD in 2016

STAFF DETAILS

INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

FACILITIES

ACTIVITIES

Academic Activities

Undergraduate Training

Practical classes

Duration: 2 months

Time: 8AM -12PM

Teaching Learning Method:

Classes / Demonstration in Dummy – Teachers

Demonstration of procedures in patients

Evaluation of performance of students

Discussion with doubt clearing session

Verification of records of procedures done by the students

Theory classes

Hours: 2 per week (Professor/Reader-1,Lecturers-1)

Teaching Learning Method:

Theoretical explanations of all procedures

Monthly evaluation of already covered topics through unit tests

Presentation of main procedures by the students

Evaluation of performances in terminal examinations

House surgeons

Posting: - Engaged in different Panchakarma theatres

Work: Conduct of Panchakarma

Supervision of allied procedures

Issue of fitness card to the patients

Daily evaluation of patients undergoing treatment procedures

Discussions and presentation

Post Graduate Training

OP and IP 8AM -1PM
Dept. presentations daily 11AM-1PM and 2PM-4PM
Model classes: - All final years take 10 model classes each in UG.
Guest lectures on special topics
Weekly Common seminars
Model Examinations
Training in research methodology and statistics.

Publications

Presentations (out side)
Participation in out side seminars, workshops etc.
Maintenance of activity dairy

Research Works

Submitted Research works – 23
Completed Research Works – 1
Ongoing Research Works – 8

New projects – 4 including Project on Obesity and associated diseases sponsored by National Ayush Mission, Dept. of AYUSH

Submitted Research works

1)A Comparative Clinical Trial on Standardization of Dose for Marsa Nasya in Avabaahuka.

· Scholar: Barahate Ganesh Sheshrao. ,· Guide: Dr. C. V. Jayadevan. ,· Co- Guide: Dr. M. Jithesh

2)A Comparative Clinical Trial to Standardize the Maatra (dose) of Samana Snehapaana in Vaataja Shirastaapa( Episodic Tension Type Head Ache).

· Scholar: Anu .O.G. · Guide: Dr. C. V. Jayadevan. · Co- Guide: Dr. Prakash Mangalasseri

3)Study on Uttara vasti (intra uterine and intra vaginal) with special reference to its effect on dysmenorrhoea.

· Scholar: Savidya .M. · Guide: Dr. C. V. Jayadevan. · Co- Guide: Dr. Anitha .K. Viswambharan

4)Effect of Takra dhara on Glucocorticoid Hormone in Psoriasis –A Randomized Controlled Trial.

· Scholar: Kulthar Singh Verma. · Guide: Dr. A.K. Manoj Kumar

5)Validation of Samyak nirooha lakshana with respect to Maadhu Tailika Vasti in Kateegraha.

· Scholar: Mousumi Manohar .P.A.· Guide: Dr. M.P. Eswara Sharma.· Co- Guide: Dr. Bindhu .P.R

6) Randomized controlled trial on the effect of Talapotichil against Takra dhara in the management of Essential Hypertension.

· Scholar : Poonum kumari· Guide: Dr. P.P.Jigeesh

7)A Randomized Clinical Trial to assess the Samyak Snigdha Lakshana    attained by Plain ghee against Tiktaka ghrita in Psoriasis

· Scholar: Mohammed Imthiyaz. I.· Guide: Dr. A.K. Manoj Kumar

8) Clinical evaluation of Punarnava Guggulu, Dasamoola Ghrita and   Kottam Chukkaadi taila in the management of Osteoarthritis.

· Scholar : Gaurav Munjal· Guide: Dr. C. V. Jayadevan

9) Standardization of Dravya Samyojana in Madhutailika Vasti.

· Scholar: Rahul S Gandhi. · Guide: Dr. A.K. Manoj Kumar

10) Samana snehapaana with Gandharva Hastadi Eranda Taila in Low Back   Pain- A Comparative Clinical Trial.

· Scholar: Mahesh K.· Guide : Dr. A.K. Manoj Kumar

11) A clinical study on Aarohana Anuvasana Krama with special reference to Kateegraha.

· Scholar : Shamna .K.K · Guide : Dr. P.P.Jigeesh

12)Validation of Samyak Virikta Lakshana with respect to Gambheera Vaata Rakta

· Scholar : Malay Pathak · Guide: Dr. Binitha .A.

13) SAMANA SNEHAPANA IN PARINAMASOOLA- A SINGLE CASE DESIGN

ANSY .B GUIDE-DR. AK.MANOJ KUMAR

14) SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF SIRAVEDA WITH NEEDLE IN MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEIN

SEEMA KOTHARI GUIDE- DR.AK. MANOJKUMAR

15) A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF VAITHARANA VASTHI ADMINISTERED DURING SAAYAHNA IN MANAGEMENT OF GRIDRASI

JINA .MS GUIDE- DR.JIGEESH PP

16) COMPARATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF PRATHIDINA PRACTICE AND EKAHANTHARA PRACTISEOF NASYA WITH ANUTHAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC SINUSITIS

SWATHI.S.TIKALE GUIDE DR.BINITHA .A

17) VALIDATION OF SAMYAK NASYA LAKSHANA AND EFFECT OF KARPASASTHYADI THAILA NASYA IN VISWACHI W.S.R TO SNEHA PAKA-A RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIAL

DEVI.R .NAIR GUIDE DR. AK MANOJ KUMAR

18) SAMANA SNEHAPANA WITH KOTTAMCHUKKAADI THAILA IN CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME W.S.R SNEHA PAAKA -A RANDOMIZED DOUBLE BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL

PATIL RUPESH VILAS GUIDE DR.A.K MANOJKUMAR

19) AN OPEN CLINICAL TRIAL TO ASSESS SAMYAK NIROOHA LAKSHANA OF MAADHUTHAILIKA VASTHI ADMINISTERED WITH STANDARDIZED ATHURA HASTHA PRAMANA IN KATEEGRAHA

NITHA SINGH SATHYANARAYAN GUIDE DR. JIGEESH P.P

20) INTRA VAGINAL UTTARAVASTHI(AROHANA KRAMA)IN ADENOMYOSIS- A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

NEELIMA K.S GUIDE DR.BINITHA.A

21) VALIDATION OF STANDARD OPERATIVE PROCEDURE OF VAMANAKARMA IN PSORIASIS- A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

ANEESH E.G GUIDE DR.AK MANOJ KUMAR

22) A VALIDATION OF STANDARD OPERATIVE PROCEDURE OF AVAPEEDA NASYA WITH THULASI PATHRA SWARASA IN CHRONIC SINUSITES A COMAPRATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL

JULIE JOSEPH `GUIDE DR. A.K MANOJ KUMAR

23) A STUDY ON SARVANGA THAKRA DHARA AGAINST SIRO THAKRA DHARA IN DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY- A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL

HASNA ARABI`GUIDE DR. JIGEESH P,.P

ONGOING RESEARCH WORKS

1) A RANDOMIZED COMPARATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF NASYA WITH KSHEERA PAKA OF GUDA MANJARI KHAPURA AGAINST KARPASASTHYADI THAILAM IN FROZEN SHOULDER POORNIMA E.K GUIDE DR. JIGEESH P.P
2) NEBULIZATION WITH HARIDRA ARKA VERSUS METERED DOSE INHALER IN ACUTE EXACERBATION OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA OPEN LABEL NON RANDOMIZED NON INFERIORITY TRIAL ANUSREE GUIDE DR A.K MANOJ KUMAR
3) A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON EVOLUTION OF DHARA CHIKITSA BASED ON PUBLISHED LITERATURE OF KERALA FROM BRIHATHRAYI AYSHA SHABNA P.V GUIDE A.K MANOJ KUMAR
4) COMPARATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL OF PIZHICHIL & PIZHINJUTHADAVAL IN OSTOEARTHRITIS W.S.R.T. SAMYAK SVINNA LAKSHANA AFEEFA K GUIDE: DR.A.BINITHA
5) EFFECT OF THAKRAPANA AS PURVA KARMA ON SHODANARTHA SNEHAPANA W.S.R PSORIASIS -A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL DRISHYA .D . SOMAN GUIDE DR. SUBIN V.R
6) EFFECT OF PADAGHATHA (CHAVITTI UZHICHIL) AND ABHYANGA ON PHYSICAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BLOOD PARAMETERS OF MALE HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS – A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL TRIAL SUSHEEL `GUIDE DR.JIGEESH P.P
7) DEVELOPMENT OF KOSHTA ASSESSMENT TOOL AND ITS VALIDATION IN KATEEGRAHA PATIENTS WITH SINDUVARA ERANDATHAILAM RESMI VS GUIDE DR.BINITHA.A
8) DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTANT VAITHARANA VASTHI MIX AND ITS ANALGESIC EFFECT IN LOW BACK PAIN -A NON INFERIORITY TRIAL JAYADEVAN P VARIER GUIDE DR. A K MANOJKUMAR

On going department research works

MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AND ASSOCIATED DISEASES - NAM PROJECT

Other Activities 

Seminars and Workshops (Out side)

The teachers and P G students have actively participated in many seminars and workshops conducted by other agencies across the nation. Many of the teaching faculties presented papers and chaired sessions.

Presented and Participated

2011

CME on panchakrma organized by the department - Jan 17-22
CME on panchakrma organized by the department - Jan31-feb5
CME on Geriatrics organized by the department of Kayachikitsa - Aug22-27
‘Suputreeya’,seminar on recent advances in Gynaecology - Oct 15 &16

2012

IMG, Kozhikode
AMAI Regional, District and State level Conferences
ROTP at GAC, Thiruvananthapuram

2013

IMG, Kozhikode

AMAI Regional, District and State level Conferences
CRIP, Cheruthuruthy

2014

IMG, Kozhikode
AMAI Regional, District and State level Conferences
CRIP, Cheruthuruthy

2015

Research Methodology Training Program for Teaching Faculty, KUHS
Bio-statistics Training Program for Teaching Faculty, KUHS
IMG, Kozhikode
AMAI Regional, District and State level Conferences
CRIP, Cheruthuruthy

2016

Global Ayurveda Fest, Kozhikode
World Ayurveda Congress Kolkata
Research Methodology Training Program for Teaching Faculty, KUHS
Bio-statistics Training Program for Teaching Faculty, KUHS
IMG, Kozhikode
AMAI Regional, District and State level Conferences
CRIP, Cheruthuruthy
Vasti-Viveka. PNNM Ayurveda College
Vajra, Vaidyaratnam, Ollur, Thrissur
ROTP at Hasan & Thirupathi

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr.A.K.Manojkumar, Professor was appointed as Dean of Student Affairs, KUHS on deputation basis in May 2016. Dr.A.Binitha, Associate Professor received the best thesis award from Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala in 2013.

PUBLICATIONS

Interactive CD on Panchakarma
Standard Operative Practice of Panchakarma – Book
Lecture Notes on Research Methodology – Book (Dr.A.K.Manojkumar)
Kizhikal – Book (Dr.A Binitha) 

Future Plans

The Department envisages a mission to accomplish a status of  esteemed, high-profile research and academic centre of the nation. It has already begun its effort to set up a Research Center and Paramedical Institute along with a foreigner's training institute in future.