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Dr. Deepthi Balakrishnan

Professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MD, PhD Scholar
deepthib@ay.amrita.edu

Bio Publications Experience Paper Presentations Workshops/Courses Done Appreciation
Bio

Dr. Deepthi Balakrishnan currently serves as Professor in the Department of Kaumarabhritya (Pediatrics), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.

She completed her BAMS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in 2003 and her M.D. in Kaumarabhritya in 2011 from the same university. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Kaumarabhrithya from Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), Wardha.

With over 22 years of clinical experience and 14 years in academics, Dr.Deepthi has dedicated her career to the advancement of Ayurvedic pediatric care. She has previously served as Head of the Department & Professor at P.N.N.M Ayurveda Medical College, Shoranur, where she mentored numerous UG and PG scholars

Her core expertise lies in the Ayurvedic management of pediatric neurological and developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). She also has extensive experience in treating chronic childhood illnesses, lifestyle disorders, and providing better care for children.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Polyherbal Steam Inhalation Versus Polyherbal Nasal Fumigation (Dhoopana) in Children With Rhinitis (Pratishyaya): Protocol for an Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial

Cite this Research Publication : Monika Kakar, Renu Rathi, Deepthi Balakrishnan, Bharat Rathi, Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Polyherbal Steam Inhalation Versus Polyherbal Nasal Fumigation (Dhoopana) in Children With Rhinitis (Pratishyaya): Protocol for an Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial, JMIR Research Protocols, JMIR Publications Inc., 2025, https://doi.org/10.2196/58197

Publisher : JMIR Publications Inc.

Year : 2024

A Case Study on the Management of Pratishyaya (Chronic Allergic Rhinitis) Using Bharangi Arka Nasal Spray

Cite this Research Publication : Deepthi Balakrishnan, Renu Rathi, Bharath Rathi, Monika, “A Case Study on the Management of Pratishyaya (Chronic Allergic Rhinitis) Using Bharangi Arka Nasal Spray”, International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (IJAM), 2024.

Publisher : IJAM

Year : 2024

Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Polyherbal Steam Inhalation Versus Dhoopana (Polyherbal Nasal Fumigation) in Children with Pratishyaya (Rhinitis): A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Monika, Prof. Dr. Renu B. Rathi, Dr. Deepthi Balakrishnan, “Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Polyherbal Steam Inhalation Versus Dhoopana in Children with Pratishyaya – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial”, JMIR Research Protocols, Submitted, 2024.

Publisher : JMIR Research Protocols

Year : 2024

A Study Protocol on the Efficacy of Fluticasone Versus Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum Linn) Arka (Aqueous Extract) Nasal Spray in Pratishyaya (Chronic Allergic Rhinitis) in Children

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Deepthi Balakrishnan, Dr. Renu Rathi, Dr. Bharath Rathi, Dr. Monika, “A Study Protocol on the Efficacy of Fluticasone Versus Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum Linn) Arka Nasal Spray in Pratishyaya (Chronic Allergic Rhinitis) in Children”, Annals of R.S.C.B., 2024.

Publisher : Annals of R.S.C.B.

Year : 2023

An Appraisal Review on Different Samana Aushadhis on Pratishyaya in Children – Management of Pratishyaya with Samana Aushadhis

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Deepthi Balakrishnan, “An Appraisal Review on Different Samana Aushadhis on Pratishyaya in Children – Management of Pratishyaya with Samana Aushadhis”, European International Journal of Oriental Medicine (EIJO), 2023.

Publisher : EIJO

Experience

Teaching Experience

Duration Department Designation Name of the college
From To
 

2004

  

2005

  

Kaumarabhritya

 Lecturer / Physician The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP),

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
 

2005

  

2008

  

Kaumarabhritya

 Lecturer / Medical Officer Mannam Co-operative Ayurvedic Medical Hospital, Pandalam
2011 2025 Kaumarabhritya HOD &

Professor

 PNNM Ayurveda Medical College

Clinical Experience

  1. Senior Physician (Bālaroga), Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam, Shoranur ; 2011–2025 (14 Years)
  2. Physician, Kannamaly Hospital, Changanassery, Kerala; 2005
  3. Physician, Padma Nursing Home & Ayur Pharmacy, Mannar, Kerala; 2004
  4. Physician, Sd Pharmacy, Alappuzha, Kerala; 2003
Paper Presentations
  1. Panchagavya – International Conference, 2023
    Topic: Role of Panchagavya in Bālaroga and Graha Roga
  2. Vijnana Sarani – International Conference on Clinical Paediatrics in Ayurveda, 2023
    Topic: Role of Yoga Vasti in Epilepsy (Bālāpasmāra) – A Case Report
  3. AYUSHCAN – National Seminar on Cancer and Comorbidities, 2023
    Topic: Role of Ayurveda in Prevention of Pediatric Cancer
  4. PRANAYU – International Online Conference, 2022
    Topic: Evaluation on the Efficacy of Shirisharishta in Pratishyaya (Allergic Rhinitis)
  5. AYUSH Samriddhi – International Conference Series, 2022 Topic: Essential Legal Issues
  6. Kriyanveshan – National Webinar, 2022 Topic: Scope of Research on Fundamentals of Ayurveda
  7. NARIP – National Seminar on Safety, Efficacy & Standardization of Panchakarma, 2022 Topic: Analysis of Vasti in Children Based on Medical Professionals’ Experiences
  8. Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala – Medical Education Program, 2023 Topic: Dermatology

 

Workshops/Courses Done
  1. Faculty Training Program on Implementation of Competency Based Dynamic Curriculum (CBDC) for 3rd Professional BAMS Course, KUHS – April 2025
  2. Certified Online Course on “Research Ethics and Plagiarism”, SWAYAM–NPTEL, 2023
  3. Workshop on Research Methodology for PhD Scholars, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha – January 2022
  4. National Webinar on “Newer Teaching Modules in Ayurveda Education”, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Hospital and Research Centre, Wardha, Maharashtra – November 2022
  5. National Webinar on Panchakarma, organised by Viswa Ayurveda Parishad – Maharashtra Prant
  6. Certified Course on “Child Disability and Management”, KUHS
  7. Certified Training Program on “Scientific Writing”, KUHS
  8. Certified Training on “Advanced Research Techniques”, KUHS
  9. Certified Course on “Introduction to Systematic Review”, SWAYAM–NPTEL; ICMR/NIE – June 2022
  10. Certified Course on “Scientific Writing in Health Research”, SWAYAM–NPTEL; ICMR/NIE – May 2022
  11. Certificate Course on “Health Research Fundamentals”, SWAYAM–NPTEL; ICMR/NIE – 2022
  12. Certificate Course on Ayurveda Research Methodology, KUHS – October 2020 to March 2021

 

Appreciation
  • Prabodha 2024–2025 – House Surgeon Symposium Series Served as a resource person for the academic symposium organized by PNNM Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur.
  • Ojasyam 24 – National CME on Breastfeeding Week Chaired the Paper Presentation Competition, organized by the Department of Kaumarabhritya, Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, in August 2024
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