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Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri

Head of Department, Department of Panchakarma, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri | Professor, Department of Panchakarma, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MD
kpn@ay.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Scientific Validation of Panchakarma procedures, Integrative oncology, Infertility management

Bio

Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri currently serves as Head of Department and Professor in the department of Panchakarma, Amrita School of Ayurveda. Contributed significantly to the advancement of Ayurvedic science, particularly in Panchakarma. My Post Graduate thesis was focused on Vasti Chikitsa, complemented by expertise across all Panchakarma procedures. Regularly conducting awareness programs and academic sessions on Rheumatology and Parkinson’s disease, bridging Ayurveda with modern clinical conditions and for fostering public understanding of clinical applications of Ayurveda. Served as the Principal Investigator of the eMAP project funded by RAV, under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India aimed at bringing scientific validation and standardization to the practice of Panchakarma procedures. Established a specialized unit, “Sulepa,” exclusively dedicated to assess the efficacy of various Lepas. Successfully organized three Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs in Panchakarma and consistently practice Ritu Shodhana such as Vasantha Vamana and Sharad Virechana. Guiding two ongoing CCRAS-funded PG-STAR research projects under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in consecutive terms. Serving as a member of the Board of Studies at Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS, Government of Kerala), Visitation Committee and drafting of Approval Process Handbook for NCISM. Currently collaborating with the Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda to develop a novel medicine with potential anticancer properties. Pursuing PhD in male infertility at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Efficacy of Ayurvedic Formulations in the Supportive Treatment of Chronic Conditions: A Comparative Study With Allopathic Interventions

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Tejaswini Jeevan Dehankar, Mrs. Nazia Khanam, Hairya Ajaykumar Lakhani, Dr. Parameswaran Namboothiri, Dr. Santamati Dash, Mrudula Kulkarni-Khairnar, EFFICACY OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS IN THE SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONDITIONS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH ALLOPATHIC INTERVENTIONS, Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, Green Publication, 2025, https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i5.714

Publisher : Green Publication

Year : 2025

Comparative Bioanalytical Evaluation of Phytochemical Markers in Ayurvedic and Allopathic Formulations: A Study on Standardization and Therapeutic Efficac

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vinayak B Angadi, Kalaivani V, Dr. Dhimant Bhatt, Dr. Trupti Dattatraya Giri, Dr. S Thanugula, Dr. K. Parmeswaran Namboothiri (2025). Comparative Bioanalytical Evaluation of Phytochemical Markers in Ayurvedic and Allopathic Formulations: A Study on Standardization and Therapeutic Efficacy. Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, 11(7), 01-09. https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i7.1130

Publisher : Green Publication

Year : 2025

Development and Bioanalytical Validation of a High-performance Liquid Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Phytoconstituents in Polyherbal Formulations Used in Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : Dr Amit Nampalliwar, Dr Parthiban Pandian, Sivaranjani Varadharajan, Dr B.Ramya, Prof. (Dr.) Ruchi Kant, Dr K. Parameswaran Namboothiri. (2025). Development and Bioanalytical Validation of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Phytoconstituents in Polyherbal Formulations Used in Ayurveda. Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, 11(6), 682-688. https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i6.1029

Publisher : Green Publication

Year : 2025

Understanding Neuro-modulatory mechanism of Nasya karma with Dashamoola Ghrita in Migraine with CGRP biomarker- A case series

Cite this Research Publication : Himani Binji, U Vishnu, Kadamabri PB, Vishnu Raj, K P Namboothiri, Understanding Neuro-modulatory mechanism of Nasya karma with Dashamoola Ghrita in Migraine with CGRP biomarker- A case series, Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), Atreya Ayurveda Publications, 2025, https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i10.2328

Publisher : Atreya Ayurveda Publications

Year : 2025

Management of Lyme disease through Ayurveda intervention: A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Bincy Mary Mathew, Kesavan Parameswaran Namboothiri, Kadambari Panthalloor Balakrishnan, Vishnu Raj Santharajan, Aiswarya Indira Vikraman, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Management of Lyme disease through Ayurveda intervention: A case report, Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2025, https://doi.org/10.4103/jras.jras_288_24

Publisher : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Year : 2023

Samsarjana Krama– a Graduated Ayurvedic Diet Pattern

Cite this Research Publication : Samsarjana Krama– a Graduated Ayurvedic Dietpattern Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023,12(10), 454-462 Kadambari P B, Dr. Prathibha C K, Dr. Anandaraman P V Dr. Parameswaran Namboothiri K

Year : 2023

Ayurvedic intervention in the management of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Cite this Research Publication : Ayurvedic intervention in the management of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis – A case report – European Chemical Bulletin, 2023

Year : 2021

Ayurvedic Management Successfully Reduces oses of L DOPA and Remission of Symptoms in Parkinsons Diseasse – A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Ayurvedic Management Successfully Reduces oses of L DOPA and Remission of Symptoms in Parkinsons Diseasse – A Case Report”, Journal of Natural Remedies , 2021.

Year : 2021

Management of Vipadika with Mahisha Ghruta Padanimajjana – A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Management of Vipadika with Mahisha Ghruta Padanimajjana – A Case Report”, Journal of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine, 2021.

Year : 2021

Management of Psoriasis with Ayurveda Panchakarma and Manibhadragula as Shodhana Rasayana – A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Management of Psoriasis with Ayurveda Panchakarma and Manibhadragula as Shodhana Rasayana – A Case Report”, Journal of Complimerntary and Integrative Medicine, 2021.

Year : 2019

Ayurvedic Management of Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee- A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Shanu K Babu and Swathy S and Jwala Jayaram and K Parameswaran Namboothiri and Rajeshwari P N, AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SPONTANEOUS OSTEONECROSIS OF THE KNEE- A CASE REPORT, International Journal of Applied Ayurved Research, [publisher], 2019, https://www.ijaar.in/index.php/journal/article/view/673

Year : 2017

Critical Analysis On The Role Of Panchakarma In The Management Of Psychological Manifestations During Menopause

Cite this Research Publication : Namboothiri, K. Parameswaran. "CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON THE ROLE OF PANCHAKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS DURING MENOPAUSE."

Year : 2016

Swedanam in Manyasthambham- Concept Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Swedanam in Manyasthambham - Concept Analysis, Soumya Jacob, Prathibha Ck, Parameswaran Namboothiri, Anandaraman PV, 2016

Year : 2016

Concept of Swedana in Manya sthambha – Anweshane

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Concept of Swedana in Manya sthambha – Anweshane ”, Ayurveda Medical Journal , vol. 3, 2016.

Year : 2016

Open Label Comparative Clinical Trial of Dwipanchamooladi Taila & Ksheerabala Taila Matra Basti in the Management of LowBack Ache

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Open Label Comparative Clinical Trial of Dwipanchamooladi Taila &Ksheerabala Taila Matra Basti in the Management of LowBack Ache ”, International Journal of Ayurveda & Pharma Research, vol. 4, no. 6, 2016.

Year : 2016

Cosmetic Sense of Ayurveda -A review

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Cosmetic Sense of Ayurveda -A review”, International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy, vol. 7, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy

Year : 2013

Avabahuka.A Clinical Perspective

Cite this Research Publication : Parameswaran Namboothiri, Avabahuka.a Clinical Perspective, Ayurveda Medical Association of India, 2013

Year : 2012

Management of Dushta Vrana by Ancient Surgical Approach w.s.r. to Pseudo Epithelial Hyperplasia, Renaissance

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Rabinarayan Tripathy, “Management of Dushta Vrana by Ancient Surgical Approach w.s.r. to Pseudo Epithelial Hyperplasia, Renaissance”, Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group, vol. X, 2012.

Publisher : Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group

Research Article

Year : 2025

Estimation of the Inflammatory Biomarker Il-6 in Blood Samples From Varicose Veins After Repeated Sirāvyadha (Venesection/bloodletting)

Cite this Research Publication : Anjana Sivadas, Aiswarya Indira Vikraman, Vishnuraj Santharajan, Kadambari Panthalloor Balakrishnan, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Parameswaran Kesavan Namboothiri, Estimation of the inflammatory biomarker IL-6 in blood samples from varicose veins after repeated sirāvyadha (venesection/bloodletting), Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1638127

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2017

An Invitro Study to Evaluate the Anti-bacterial Property of Haridradi Varti Dhuma (Medicated Smoke) Against Respiratory Pathogens

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “An Invitro Study to Evaluate the Anti-bacterial Property of Haridradi Varti Dhuma (Medicated Smoke) Against Respiratory Pathogens ”, International conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine. 2017.

Publisher : International conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine (2017)

Year : 2017

An Ayurvedic Approach to the Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “An Ayurvedic Approach to the Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia”, International conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine . 2017.

Publisher : International conference on integrative Ayurveda and modern medicine (2017)

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Effect of a Multimodality Ayurvedic Treatment in a Case of Vesiculobullous Disease

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. K. Parameswaran Namboothiri, “Effect of a Multimodality Ayurvedic Treatment in a Case of Vesiculobullous Disease ”, 2018 Journal of Ayurveda And Integrative Medicine. 2018.

Publisher : 2018 Journal of Ayurveda And Integrative Medicine

Honours / Recognitions
  • Member in Board of Studies, Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
  • Principal Investigator – eMAP –e learning Modules for Ayurveda Panchakarma, Funded by Ministry of AYUSH, 2021
  • He has been awarded with “Gramajyothi Puraskara” for emerging Ayurvedic Practitioner in the Year 2014.

Honorary Positions

  • PI for the project eMAP
  • Member,Board of studies, Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Government of Kerala
  • Doctoral committee member – Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Government of Kerala
  • Reviewer for Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
  • Member of drafting committee for Approval Process Handbook (APH) for assessment and rating of ASUS colleges
  • Member, NCISM Visitation

Honours and Awards

  • Amrita Innovative Research Award (AIRA)
  • Certificate of appreciation for Q1 Publication
Academic Contributions
  • Member of the committee for designing curriculum for the Pancha Karma technician course, Amrita Ayurveda Medical college
  • Member of the committee for launching Sulepa unit under the Department of Pancha Karma in Amrita Ayurveda Medical college to develop & practice various types of lepas
  • Head of Sulepa unit, Amrita Ayurveda Medical college, assessing the efficacy
  • Of different lepas
  • Developed new scales for the assessment of the effect of lepas
  • Head of the Pancha Karma therapist course, Amrita Ayurveda Medical college
  • Editorial board Member, Amritakshari. College Magazine 2013
Funded Projects
  • eMAP (e Module Application forPanchakarma) funded by Ministry of Ayush, Government of India (Completed)
  • PG star for the year 2022– Funded by CCRAS (on going)
  • PG star for the year 2022– Funded by CCRAS (on going)
Training and CME
Sl.No Year Topic
1. 2011 Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Patents
2. 2012 National Seminar on Rasayana – Ayushyam
3. 2014 Two Days’ Workshop on Magic and Logic of Samskritam
4. 2015 National Symposium on ‘application of Basic Principles in the Management of Diseases’
5. 2015 Prajnanam – National Seminar on Neuro Degenerative Diseases
6. 2015 CME Panchakarma – Resorce Person
7. 2016 Amritasutram- Seven-day Intense Workshop on the Sutrasthana of Ashtanga I-irdayam Panchakarma Kriyakarma
8. 2017 Amrita Samyogam, International Conference on Integrative Ayurveda and Modern Medicine
9. 2018 Jignasa – International Conference on Conglomeration of Health Traditions in Bharatvarsha
10. 2019 Inter National Conclave on Cancer Care & Research in Ayush, Developing a Road Map
11. 2022 CME Panchakarma – Resorce Person
12. 2022 World Ayurveda Congress
13 2023 World Ayur Health Summit, Singapore
14 2023 Global Ayurveda Fest – Kerala
15 2024 Vaidya Koushalam – Food is Your Medicine
16 2025 CME Panchakarma – (Amai) Resorce Person
17 2025 CME Panchakarma- Resorce Person
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