Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine)

About the Department

The Department of Kayachikitsa deals with the diagnosis and treatment of various systemic diseases through Ayurvedic principles. This branch is the foundation of clinical practice in Ayurveda and focuses on understanding the root cause (Hetu), symptoms (Lakshana), and line of treatment (Chikitsa Sutra).

Objectives

• To provide in-depth knowledge of Ayurvedic diagnostics and therapeutics.
• To train students in clinical examination and treatment planning.
• To integrate classical Ayurvedic and modern approaches for better patient care.

Departmental Highlights

• Daily OPD & IPD: Extensive exposure to real patient cases.
• Panchakarma Integration: Use of Shodhana therapies in chronic disorders.
• Case Study Discussions: Regular interactive sessions with students.
• Focus Areas: Diabetes, arthritis, skin diseases, respiratory, GIT disorders, etc.

Key Topics Covered

• Concept of Rogi-Roga Pariksha (Patient & Disease Examination)
• Jwara (fever), Kushtha (skin diseases), Prameha (diabetes)
• Grahani, Amlapitta, Shwasa, Kasa, Pandu, Kamala, etc.
• Management of chronic & lifestyle disorders with Ayurveda
• Use of Rasayana & Vajikarana Chikitsa in immunity and vitality

Learning Outcome

• Diagnose diseases based on Ayurvedic parameters.
• Formulate effective treatment plans using classical methods.
• Apply Kayachikitsa principles in chronic disease management.

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Faculty Members

Dr. Anil Gupta

Professor & HOD

BAMS, MD (Kayachikitsa)

Dr. Pooja Srivastava

Assistant Professor

BAMS, PGDYN

Dr. Pooja Srivastava

Assistant Professor

BAMS, PGDYN

Dr. Pooja Srivastava

Assistant Professor

BAMS, PGDYN