DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAKARMA
Introduction:
The backbone of Ayurveda- Panchakarma deals with the special kind of Purificatory methods like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. These methods not only give purification and find many solutions to unsolved problems in health.These procedures check abnormal status of Doshas due to seasonal changes as well as faulty life style, brings them back to the core status of dosha in customisedway,hence applicable for preventive, promotive& curative aspects.
Vamana – This therapeutic emesis is employed to expel toxins orally and cleanse the body.
Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation) – Evacuating the accumulated toxins through anal route is Virechana.
Basti (Trans rectal administration of drug) – The remedy to many chronic, idiopathic and degenerative diseases through the unique method of administering the medicine through rectal route
Nasya (Medicated nasal instillation) – A simpler yet an effective form of treatment that corrects the problems related to head and neck by methodical instillation of medicines through nasal route that is considered as gateway to the brain.
Raktamokshana(Bloodletting therapy)- An instant answer of remedy to reduce the intensity of pain which also purifies the blood.
The dose and the medicine/type of therapy is selected according to the disease condition.
Vision
•“Panchakarma for all classes of society”
Mission
• To provide excellent quality in Panchakarma health service • To impart research in Panchakarma for better understanding of Science of Ayurveda • To provide expertise to the scholars into super speciality idea • Achieving academic and clinical excellence through motivating scientific thinking.
Specialities of Deparment:
• Extensive library with numerous books related to subject of Panchakarma. • Innovation and Upgrading the department by the inculcating the students & staff to practice classical techniques with integrative teaching keeping in pace with scientific research
Dr. Gautam Shetty
Designation : Professor & HOD Qualification: BAMS, MD (Panchakarma) DOB : 24/11/1979 DOJ: 16/04/2019 Experience : 18 Years 9 Months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 16074 Teacher code:AYPK00256
Dr.Gautham Kadambu Alva
Designation: Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD(Panchakarma) DOB : 15/03/1978 DOJ: 01/12/2025 Experience : 20 Years 1 Month Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 14517 Teacher code: AYPK00325
Dr.MohammedSadique
Designation: Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD(Panchakarma) DOB : 27/01/1983 DOJ: 11/12/2011 Experience : 15 Years 4 Months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 21124 Teacher code: AYPK00415
Dr.Rajeshwari T.
Designation : Associate Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Panchakarma) Additional Qualification: D.Acu DOB : 05/05/1991 DOJ: 02/05/2019 Experience : 7 Years 5 Months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 31039 Teacher code:AYPK00599
Dr.Veena Kumari
Designation: Assistant Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu) DOB : 09/07/1991 DOJ: 17/03/2023 Experience : 4 Years 11 Months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board Karnataka 33376 Teacher code: AYPK01246
Dr. Manjusri
Designation: Assistant Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu) Additional Qualification – YICC(Yoga Instructor Certificate Course) DOB : 4/1/1982 DOJ: 28/05/2025 Experience : 8 Months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board Karnataka 18004 Teacher code: AYPK01738
Dr. Sudhehi V Acharya
Designation: Assistant Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu) DOB : 31/01/1998 DOJ: 27/10/2025 Experience 3 Months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board Karnataka
