Panchakarma – R. A. Podar Medical College (Ayu) & M. A. Podar Hospital, Worli, Mumbai

Definition of Panchakarma

Panchakarma is a method of cleansing the body of all the unwanted waste after lubricating it.
Panchakarma are 5 (five) in number; hence the term PANCHA (five) – KARMA (procedures).
Panchakarma treatment is unique in the sense that it includes preventive, curative and promotive actions for various diseases.
Panchakarma is not only for detoxifying the body, but also for rejuvenation strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being.
It is one of the most effective healing modalities in Ayurvedic Medicine.
It is recommended on a seasonal basis, as well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness

Faculty

Facuties	Designation
Dr. Seema Bahatkar, BAMS MD PHD	HOD and Professor
Dr. Sheetal Lodha, BAMS MD	Associate Professor
Dr. Rajiv Tarpe , BAMS MD PHD SCHOLAR	Assistant Professor
Dr. Suresh Dahiphale, BAMS MD	Assistant Professor

Highlights

Snehan – Oleation Therapy (Oil Massage)
Swedan – Sudation Therapy (Medicated Steam)
Vaman – Emesis Therapy (Medicine Induced Vomiting)
Virechan – Purgation Therapy ( Medicine Induced Loose Motion)
Nasya – Instillation of medicated oil, ghee through nose
Raktmokshan-siravedh, Jalaukavcharan – Blood letting Therapy with needles & Leeches
Basti- Enema with medicated oil and herbal decoction
Patrapottali sweda, Shashtikshali pinda sweda – Masssge with the help of herbal leaves,choorna,rice bolus etc
Shirodhara- Pouring of medicated oil on forehead
Agnikarma- Cauterization

Specialized Treatment for

Neuromuscular System	Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Ankylozing Spondylosis Spine Disorders
Respiratory System	Bronchial Asthma Chronic cough Allergic Rhinitis URTI & LRTI
Lifestyle Disorders	Obesity Hypothyroidism Diabetes Hypertension
Skin Disorders	Psoriasis Fungal Infections Eczema Urticaria
Gynaecological Disorders	PCOD Infertility Menstrual Problems

Number of patients (Jan 2022- Dec 2022)

IPD	148
OPD	29,331
General Panchakarma	16,054
Special Panchakrma	38

Achievement

PG , PhD courses : synopsis/ thesis current year

Sr.no	Name of the Faculty	Achievements
1.	Dr. Seema Bahatkar, HOD, Professor Dept Of Panchkarma BAMS MD PHD	1. Management of Sheetpitta with Vaman followed by Raktamokshana : A case study. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ISSN 2278 – 4357 2022 2. Efficacy of Virechan and Raktamokshan in Padadari - A single case study. Indian Journal of Applied Research ISSN No. 2249 – 555 2022 3. Role of Vaman and Dhumpana in the management of Peenasa w. s. r. to Chronic Sinusitis : A case study. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research ISSN 2394-3211 2022 4.Conceptual Study of Upanaha Sweda : A Review. Ayurved Patrika ISSN 2278 – 0726 2022 5.Virechana Karma in Eczema (Kshudra Kushtha) : A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences ISSN 2456-3110 2022 6.Udvartana : A Review Article. International Journal of Research And Analytical Reviews E-ISSN : 2348-1269, P-ISSN : 2349-5138 2022 7. Vamana Karma in Tamaka Shwasa - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences ISSN 2456-3110. 2022 8. Management of Varicose Veins Through Raktamokshana : A Case Study. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ISSN 2278 - 4357. 2022 9. Ayurvedic Management of Avascular Necrosis w. s. r. To Asthimajjagata Vata : A Case Study. International Journal of Research And Analytical Reviews E-ISSN : 2348-1269, P-ISSN : 2349-5138 10. A Kanaka Taila - A Wonder Drug For Skin w. s. r. To Vyanga (Melasma). International Journal of Research And Analytical Reviews E-ISSN : 2348-1269, P-ISSN : 2349-5138. 2022 11. Role of Raktamokshana by Jalaukavacharana in management of Vicharcika - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences ISSN 2456-3110. 2022 12. Role of Ayurvedic Shodhana and Shaman Chikitsa in management of Mukhadooshika - A case study. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research ISSN : 2322-0202(P) ISSN : 2322-0910(O) . 2022 13. Role of Upanaa Sweda in the Management of Avabahuka - A case study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences ISSN 2456-3110. 2022
2.	Dr. Sheetal Lodha, Associate Professor, Dept Of Panchakarma BAMS MD	1.Ayurvedic management of Mutrashmari – A Single Case Study ISSN No. 2249-555X 2. Clinical Evaluation of Vaitaran Basti along with Dhanwantar tail matra basti in Aamvata with special reference to HLAB27- A Case Series . International Journal of Advance Research. ISSN 2320-5467 3. Panchakrma Therapy in Asthimajja gata vata with special reference to Ankylozing Spondylosis- A Case Study. Ayush International Research Journal of Ayurved Teachers Association. ISSN 2583-5971 1 April 2023
3.	Dr. Rajiv Tarpe, Assistant Professor, Dept Of Panchkarma BAMS MD PHD SCHOLAR	1.Ayurvedic Management of Dadru-A case study, WJPR, 2022
4.	Dr. Suresh Dahiphale,Assistant Professor, Dept Of Panchkarma BAMS MD	1. Role of Nasya in Ardhavabhedak -A Case Report. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews. Nov 2022 2. Review of Nasya Therapy. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews. Nov 2022 3. Review of Panchakarma in Amavata.International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews. Nov 2022 4. Role of Panchakarma in Tamakshvasa. .International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews. Nov 2022 5. Review Of Sansarjana Krama.World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Jan 2022

Name of the student	Title	Type of study and Design e.g.(clinical study/observational/ in -vitro)comparative	Exposure	Drug details (latine name, dosage form and dose)	Duration
1 Vd.Siddhesh Bhalchandra Kanthe	A Single Armed Clinical Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Siddharthak Tail Matra Basti In JanuSandhigata Vata With Special Reference To Osteoarthritis Of Knee Joint.	Single-arm clinical study	Siddharthak tail matra basti	Siddharthak tail matra basti 60 ml once in morning	9 days
2 Vd.Pallavi Yashwant Malwadkar	A single-arm Clinical Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Mustadi Upanaha Sweda in Avabahuka	Single-arm clinical study	Mustadi Upanaha sweda	Mustadi Upanaha Once a day in evening	7 days
3. Vd.Aditi Jayant Joshi	A SINGLE ARMED CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF KSHEERBALA TAILA SNEHAPANA IN THE TREATMENT OF NIRUPASTAMBHIT JANU SANDHIGAT VATA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE JOINT.	Single armed clinical study	Ksheerbala taila snehapana	Ksheerbala taila snehapana (in the morning, empty stomach) 30 ml.	15 days
4 .vd Bhagyashree Purushottam Dhaskat	A SINGLE ARMED CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFECT OF KARPASASTHYADI SANKAT SWEDA IN AMAVATA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS	Single armed clinical study	Karpasasthyadi sankar sweda	Karpasasthyadi sankar sweda once a day in morning	7 days
5. Vd Rahul Rajkumar Mohare	A SINGLE ARM CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF SHATIPUSHKARADI TAIL KATIBASTI IN THE TREATMENT OF KATIGRAH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS	Single arm clinical study	SHATIPUSHKARADI TAIL KATIBASTI	Shatipushkaradi Tail Katibasti one a day in morning.	7 days
6 Vd.Rupali Chandrashekhar Gaikwad	A SINGLE ARM CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF MAHASHALVAN UPANAHA SWEDA IN THE TREATMENT OF KATIGRAHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS.	Single-arm clinical study	MAHASHALVAN UPANAHA SWEDA	Mahashalvan upanaha Once a day	day

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