- Kayachikitsa is a major clinical branch of Ayurveda dealing with internal medicine.
- The Department is committed to quality education, patient care, research, and innovation.
- It was established with the vision of integrating classical Ayurveda with modern diagnostic approaches.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in Kayachikitsa by delivering quality education, ethical patient care, innovative research, and the promotion of holistic Ayurvedic healthcare.
Goals
- To provide high-standard UG, PG, and Ph.D. education as per NCISM norms.
- To develop skilled and competent Ayurveda physicians.
- To offer effective, evidence-based patient care.
- To create awareness among the community regarding healthy dietary habits and lifestyle practices (Dincharya and Rutucharya) to promote immunity and overall health.
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Qualification | Designation | Email ID |
| 1 | Dr. Bharat Kadlaskar | MD, PhD | Professor & HOD | drkadlaskar@gmail.com |
| 2 | Dr. Meenakshi Rewdkar-Kole | MD | Associate Professor | drmrevadkar@yahoo.com |
| 3 | Dr. Arati Datye | - | Assistant Professor | aratidatye@gmail.com |
| 4 | Dr. Sajida Attar | - | Associate Professor | dr.sajidaattar@yahoo.com |
| 5 | Dr. Aishwarya Sathe | - | Assistant Professor | Aishwaryasathe1@gmail.com |
| 6 | Dr. Sandhya Deshmukh | - | Assistant Professor | Chavansandhya82@gmail.com |
- Spacious OPD with area of 350 sq. ft.
- Geriatric OPD for treatment of senior citizens.
- IPD facilities with area of:
- Male Ward – 2250 sq. ft.
- Female Ward – 1720 sq. ft.
- Isolation Room – 180 sq. ft.
- Doctors Room – 90 sq. ft.
- Well-equipped Procedure Room / Panchakarma Room.
- Demonstration Room.
- Departmental Library.
- Digital Teaching Aids (LCD/Projector).
- Diagnostic Support (Lab / X-ray / USG Access).
- Students Skill Lab.
- Record Maintenance System.
- Number of beds available in Male Medical Ward – 44
- Number of beds available in Female Medical Ward – 24
- Average OPD Patients per Day – 150 to 160 (Approx.)
- IPD Admissions per Month – 225 (Approx.)
- Year 2025 – Number of patients treated in OPD – 36,415
- Bed Occupancy in Year 2025 (January 2025 to December 2025) – 95%
- ECG Facility
- O2 Facility
- Multipara Monitors
- Agnikarma
- Viddha Karma
- Cupping Therapy
- Panchakarma Procedures
Special Treatment Facilities
The department provides specialized Ayurvedic treatment facilities for the following diseases and conditions:
Respiratory Disorders
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI & LRTI)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Colitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
Lifestyle Disorders
- Obesity
- Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
Skin and Hair Disorders
- Psoriasis
- Hair Fall and Other Hair Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
- Hemiplegia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neuropathy
- Spondylosis
Autoimmune Diseases
- Psoriasis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Lichen Planus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Outreach Activity
Camps and guest lectures are arranged by dept at various places:
| S. No. | Entity for Outreach Program Urban /Rural locality | Address & Location | Type of Community Health Program Conducted | Date & Duration | No. of Beneficiaris of Concerned Community | Health Program BAMS Professional Year involved | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geriatric Diseases | Health aware lecture | 11/07/2025 | 20 | Pg students 2 | Geriatric patients were educated about the possible health problems that can arrive along with the necessary precautions needed. | |
| 2 | Medical health camp | Datta mandir,sangharsh nagar busstop,chandwali, Andheri | Medical camp | 19/9/25 | 125 | Disease screening and medications according were distributed in the camp. | |
| 3 | Medical camp | Chinkutwada,Palghar | Medical camp | 7/11/25 | 43 | 4 | Disease screening and medications according were distributed in the camp. |
| 4 | Medical camp | Dombivali | Medical health camp | 16/11/2025 | 40 | 2 | Disease screening and necesssary management was given. All necessary inv were advised to the patient. |
| 5 | Medical camp | Kalachauki police station, Mumbai. | Medical camp | 14/11/2025 | 33 | 2 | Healthcare screening and necessary treatment was given to the patient. |
| 6 | Run for unity | Worli coastal road, worli. | Medical camp | 31/10/2025 | 110 | 15 | A necessary management for the marathon participates was given at the site. |
| 7 | Medical health camp | andheri | Medical camp | 19/09/2025 | 125 | 7 | Disease screening and medications accordingly were distributed in the camp |
| 8 | Osteoporosis screening camp | thane | Medical camp | 08/08/2025 | 50 | 1 | Disease diagnosis based on symptoms and sign were ruled and necessary investigation and management was given.Disease screening& medications according were distributed in the camp |
| 9 | Osteoporosis screening camp | pawai | Medical camp | 12/08/2025 | 33 | 1 | Disease diagnosis based on symptoms and sign were ruled and necessary investigation and management was given.Disease screening and medications according were distributed in the camp. |
Seminar and Conference
AYURTECH 2025 (28th & 29th November 2025)
2 days National seminar and workshop was organized by dept. of Kayachikitsa at R A Podar medical college Worli Mumbai 18 on topic ‘Application of AI in Ayurved: Opportunities and roadmap .’
This was recognized by NCISM and MUHS nashik and MCIM. AYURTECH 2025 was first of its kind integration of AI and Ayurveda bridging ancient wisdom with modern technology
The event witnessed active participation from Ayurveda academicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, postgraduate students, and technology experts from across the country.
Glimpses of the Seminar
Departmental Seminars
Regular weekly departmental seminars are organized to enhance the subject knowledge, research aptitude, presentation skills, and confidence of Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students. These seminars provide students with opportunities for in-depth study, academic discussions, and presentations on various Ayurvedic and modern medical topics, thereby promoting continuous learning and professional development.
Guest Lectures
Guest lectures by experts from various fields are regularly organized by the department to enhance students' knowledge and provide exposure to recent advances in research, emerging technologies, and developments in healthcare and medical sciences. These sessions offer valuable insights from experienced professionals and help students broaden their academic and professional perspectives.
Clinical Research (Clinical Trials)
The Department of Kayachikitsa conducts various clinical research projects to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic medicines. These studies aim to scientifically validate Ayurvedic treatment modalities and contribute to the development of evidence-based healthcare practices.
Recently Completed Research Project
| Sr. No. | Title of Research Project | Status | Completion Year | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator(s) | NCISM Registration No. | Teacher ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Vasas Salt in Mild to Moderate Hypertension | Completed | September 2024 | Industry Sponsored |
Dr. Meenakshi Rewadkar Dr. Aarti Datye |
NR/AY/MH0073709 NR/AY/MH0042592 |
AYKC02283 AYKC01428 |
Research Publications
During the year 2025, faculty members and students of the department published a total of 12 research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Dr Geeta Parulkar, MD (Chikitsa), PhD (Chikitsa) (HOD &Professor)
• Speciality: Hyperacidity,Gastritis
• Superspeciality: Allergic Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma , Lipid Metabolic Disorders
| S.No. | Journal | Article Title | Peer Review Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPRI 68591 | Study on Prevalence of Hyperlipidemia Among Medical Professionals in Wardha District – A Study Protocol | 21/05/2021 |
| 2 | JPRI 68578 | Assessment About Knowledge of Panchakarma in ASHA Workers & Their Sensitization with Panchakarma Module in Wardha Taluka | 22/05/2021 |
| 3 | JAMPS 71717 | Efficacy of Herbal Mouthwash with Extracts of Coriandrum Sativum, Mint and Clove in the Treatment of Chronic Gingivitis – A Clinico-Microbiological Trial | 19/07/2021 |
| 4 | JPRI 72766 | Ayurveda Concept of Medoroga with Special Reference to Obesity and Related Complications and Their Medical Management | 11/08/2021 |
| 5 | JPRI 73572 | Prevalence, Cost and Factors to Use Indian Traditional Medicines for Anticancer Treatment | 28/08/2021 |
| 6 | JPRI 73539 | Role of Herbal Medicines on Male Infertility | 30/08/2021 |
| 7 | JAMPS 76756 | Phytochemical, Biochemical and Biological Evaluation of Five Herbal Bitters Sold in Pharmacy Shops in Eastern Nigeria | 03/11/2021 |
| 8 | JPRI 79456 | A Systematic Review on the Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Intestinal Parasitic Diseases in Ethiopia | 24/12/2021 |
| 9 | JPRI 79370 | Evaluation of Lung Function Test in Zumba Dancers | 01/01/2022 |
| 10 | EJMP 84318 | Pharmacological and Therapeutical Potential of Herbal Cognitive Enhancer | 20/02/2022 |
| 11 | JPRI 90331 | Kadukkai (Terminalia Chebula Retz.) – Elixir of Rejuvenation: A Gift of Siddha Medicine | 05/08/2022 |
| 12 | JAMMR 94451 | Oral Magnesium Supplements for Management of Pediatric Asthma Patients | 05/12/2022 |
| 13 | AJARR 94802 | The Effect of Tea Additives and Decoction Time on the Antioxidant Activity of Traditional Libyan Tea | 13/12/2022 |
| 14 | EJMP 94800 | Review on Herbal Remedies for Dysentery and Diarrhea from the Melghat Region of Maharashtra State, India | 14/12/2022 |
| 15 | JPRI 96298 | Sutika Wellbeing with Special Reference to Involution of Uterus – A Pilot Study | 05/02/2023 |
| 16 | JABB 96856 | Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants Used for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the Sudan Savannah Region of Nigeria | 15/02/2023 |
| 17 | JAMMR 97138 | Effect of Budesonide Inhalation on Asthmatic Child: A Randomized Controlled Trial | 08/03/2023 |
| 18 | AIR 98002 | Chondropathy: The Roles of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors-3 (FGFR3) in Skeletal Dysplasia Spectrum | 22/03/2023 |
| 19 | JPRI 98306 | A Brief Report on Hyperlipidemia and Inducing Models – In Vitro and In Vivo | 25/03/2023 |
| 20 | EJMP 99076 | Ethnobotanical Study on Awareness of Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Urinary Tract Infection and Microbial Infections in Biharamulo District | 20/04/2023 |
| 21 | AJRAF 99903 | Assessment of Forest Tree Species in Semi-Arid Region of Nigeria with Potential of Enriching Organic Cosmetic Production | 11/05/2023 |
- AS AN ORGANISER FOR CONDUCTING CME AT WORLD AYUSH EXPO ON 6TH MARCH, 2022 AT NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE, WORLI MUMBAI.
- AS AN ORGANISER FOR OPERATING FREE MEDICAL OPD ON 11TH OF JUNE, 2022 AT WORLD AYUSH EXPO AND SUMMIT, NESCO COMPLEX GOREGAON EAST, MUMBAI
- AS AN ORGANISER FOR OPERATING FREE MEDICAL OPD AND HB DETECTION CAMP AT WORLD AYUSH EXPO ON 23 DECEMBER, 2023 AT NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE, WORLI, MUMBAI.
- AS JUDGE FOR POSTER PRESENTATION AT NATIONAL SEMINAR ON LIFESTYLE DISORDERS, ON 17TH FEBRUARY, 2023 AT DY PATIL INSTITUTE, NAVI MUMBAI.
| Sr. No. | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th March 2022 | CME in Mega Mumbai World AYUSH Expo Programme in Kayachikitsa, organised by Dr. Geeta Parulkar with the Central Government at Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Mumbai (Awarded for the same). |
| 2 | 19th–20th April 2022 | CME in Research Methodology and Statistics organised by Dr. Geeta Parulkar in collaboration with MUHS, Nashik, for PG students of Podar Institute at R. A. Podar Medical College, Mumbai-18. |
| 3 | 20th April 2022 | Essay Competition for PG students on “COVID-19 Syndrome” organised by Dr. Geeta Parulkar at Kayachikitsa Department, R. A. Podar Medical College, Mumbai-18 (Awarded for the same). |
| 4 | 11th June 2022 | World AYUSH Expo and Summit Programme in Kayachikitsa organised by Dr. Geeta Parulkar with the Central Government at NESCO Complex, Goregaon East, Mumbai (Awarded for the same). |
| 5 | 21st–23rd December 2022 | Free Medical & Haemoglobin Detection Camp for the public and flipped classroom on the importance of Ayurvedic products for UG students, organised by Dr. Geeta Parulkar with the Central Government at AYUSH Natural World Expo and Conference, Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Mumbai. |
| 6 | 16th–17th February 2023 | Poster Presentation Session Judgeship in National Seminar on Lifestyle Disorders, organised at D.Y. Patil Ayurved College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai (Awarded for the same). |
Speciality: Vatodara can be correlated to Mild Ascitis
Superspeciality: Amavata Chikitsa can be correlated to Rhumatoid Arthritis
3. Dr. Mukund Magare, MD (Chikitsa), (Associate Professor)
Speciality: Amavata Chikitsa can be correlated to Rhumatoid Arthritis
4. Meenakshi Rewadkar-Kole, MD (Chikitsa), (Associate Professor)
Speciality: Vatrakta Chikitsa
•DR. MEENAKSHI REWDKAR-KOLE ORGANIZED FOLLOWING GUEST LECTURE EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS
SR. NO. |
DATE |
TOPIC |
LECTURER NAME |
1. |
8-04-2022 |
DIABETES MELLITUS |
GUEST SPEECH CONDUCTED BY |
2. |
26-04-2022 |
PNEUMONIA |
GUEST SPEECH CONDUCTED BY |
3. |
12-10-2022 |
THYROID DISORDER |
GUEST SPEECH CONDUCTED BY |
• DR. MINAKSHI REWDKAR-KOLE & DR. AARTI DATYE ORGANISED FREE MEDICAL CAMP FOR SKIN DISEASES AT M.A. PODAR (GOVT.) HOSPITAL, WORLI, MUMBAI-18 DATED 24/02/2022.
5. Dr. Dilip Wange MD (Chikitsa), (Associate Professor)
Speciality: Vataj Kasa Chikitsa
6. Dr Aarti Datye, MD (Chikitsa), (Assistant Professor)
Speciality: Pandu w.s.r. Iron deficiency Anaemia
• DR. AARTI DATYE & DR. MINAKSHI REWDKAR-KOLE ORGANISED FREE MEDICAL CAMP FOR SKIN DISEASES AT M.A. PODAR (GOVT.) HOSPITAL, WORLI, MUMBAI-18 DATED 24/02/2022.
7. Dr. Harsha Singh, MD (Chikitsa), (Contractual Assistant Lecturer)
Speciality: Grudhrasi Chikitsa
8. Dr. Aishwarya Sathe, MD (Chikitsa), (Contractual Assistant Lecturer)
Speciality: Bahupitta Kamala Chikitsa
1. As an educational institution for UG, PG, PhD (Sch.) in different Camps as follows;
A. Vamana Camp (Emesis Therapy)
B. Virechana Camp (Purgation Therapy)
C. Basti Camp (Oil and Decoction Enema Therapy)
D. Nasya (Nasal Insufflation Therapy)
E. Siravedha Camp (Blood-letting Therapy)
F. Jalaukavacharana Camp (Leech Therapy)
2. Medical Services for Different Ailments in Outdoor and Indoor Male Medical, Female Medical and Special Wards
3. Free Medical Services for Public Awareness outside Podar by Kayachikitsa Teachers and PG Students.
- Camp to rule out / to conquer: Sthaulya (Obesity), Medovriddhi (Hyperlipidemia), Medodushti (Dyslipidemia), Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus), Uchcharaktadaba (Hypertension), Hridroga (IHD)etc.
- Camp to rule out/ to conquer any Fever like Vishama Jwara (Malaria,Typhoid,Dengue,Viral fever) etc.
- To discuss the importance of Ayurvedic Kalpas with public, For e. g. Swarna Kalpas (Vasantkusumakar Rasa, Swarnamalinivasant Rasa, Brihatvatachintamani Rasa etc)
- Camp to rule out / to conquer Twak Vikaras (Skin Disorders) Camp- [ Eczema (Vicharchika), Psoriasis (Kilas), Dadru (Fungal Infection), Shwitra (Leucoderma) etc.
- Camp to cure ailments like Kamala (Jaundice), Alpa Yakruta Shotha (Mild Viral/Alcoholic Hepatitis), Alpa Mutravaha Sanstha Vikaras (Mild Kidney Diseases) etc.
- Rasayana Therapies (Geriatric Medicine for Immunomodulation)
- Vajikarana Therapies (Aphrodisiac Medicine for Secondary Sterility).
- Management of Senior Citizen (Age-related ailments) like Arthritis (Osteo/ Rheumatoid/ Rheumatic/ Gouty), Spondylosis (Cervical/ Dorsal /Lumbar) Osteoporosis, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, Nervine Disorders, etc.
- Hb Detection Camp to detect Anaemia / As a Routine Investigation
- RBS Detection Camp to detect Diabetes Mellitus / As a Routine Investigation
- BMD Camp to detect Osteoporosis and predict risk for bone fracture.
Procedures
1.Vamana
2.Virechana
3.Basti (Anuvasana and Niruha)
4.Nasya
5. Raktamokshana (Siravedha & Jalaukavcharana)
6. Panchakarma Pooraka Upakrama ( Manyabasti/ Katibasti/ Janubasti / Shirodhara/ Shirobasti / Lepachikitsa etc)