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Dr. Vimala K. S.

Professor, Department of Dravyaguna, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MD
Dr.vimalaks@ay.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Drug development, Cultivation techniques of medicinal plants, Drug research in Ayurveda.

Bio

Dr. Vimala. K. S serves as a professor in the department of Dravyaguna. She completed BAMS from Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda college,Ollur with university first rank and completed PG from Government Ayurveda college, Trivandrum.

Started the career as supervisor in Raw material division of Vasudeva vilasam nursing home Trivandrum.Worked as consulting physion and RMO in hospitals. Later established a hospital with medicine manufacturing unit. After 15years of clinical practice joined Amrita college as assistant professor in the department of Dravyaguna

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Analytical Evaluation of Kshara (Alkaline Preparation) of Tala pushpa (Borassus flabellifer L. Inflorescence): A Unique Pharmaceutical Preparation in Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : J. Sreeranjini, K. S. Vimala, S. Priya, Raiby P. Paul, Analytical Evaluation of Kshara (Alkaline Preparation) of Tala pushpa (Borassus flabellifer L. Inflorescence): A Unique Pharmaceutical Preparation in Ayurveda, Journal of Ayurveda, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2025, https://doi.org/10.4103/joa.joa_161_23

Publisher : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Year : 2025

In-Silico Study to Understand the Molecular Mechanism of Purgative Action of Identified Phytochemical Compounds in Trivrt Root (Operculina Turpethum (L.) Silva Manso) Through Adme Screening and Molecular Docking

Cite this Research Publication : Swethasree K S, Deepu Mathew, Priyalatha B, Vimala K.S, Priya S, In-Silico Study to Understand the Molecular Mechanism of Purgative Action of Identified Phytochemical Compounds in Trivrt Root (Operculina Turpethum (L.) Silva Manso) Through Adme Screening and Molecular Docking, International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, Mahadev Publications, 2025, https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v13i9.3539

Publisher : Mahadev Publications

Year : 2024

Advanced cultivation techniques in Ayurveda industry

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vimala KS, Vineetha NN, Namitha NN, Advanced cultivation techniques in Ayurveda industry, Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, AkiNik Publications, 2024, https://doi.org/10.22271/plants.2024.v12.i5b.1750

Publisher : AkiNik Publications

Year : 2023

The pharmacognostical and phytochemical analysis of Adiantum lunulatum Burm

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Preethy Bhasimon, Dr. Priyalatha B, Dr. Vimala KS, The pharmacognostical and phytochemical analysis of Adiantum lunulatum Burm, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, AkiNik Publications, 2023, https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2023.v12.i5c.14728

Publisher : AkiNik Publications

Year : 2023

Phytoremediation Potential of a Few Hydrophytic Medicinal Plants: A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Anna M. K, Vimala K. S, Raiby P Paul, Priyalatha B, Priya S, Phytoremediation potential of a few hydrophytic medicinal plants: A review, International Journal of Scholarly Research in Biology and Pharmacy, SRR Publications, 2023, https://doi.org/10.56781/ijsrbp.2023.2.1.0013

Publisher : SRR Publications

Year : 2023

Presentation of Thesis in Scientific Forum Anti-haemorrhoidal Activity of Actiniopteris Radiata (Sw.) Link (Mayurasikha) Paste Mixed With Milk Internally in Wistar Albino Rats

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Vimala KS, PRESENTATION OF THESIS IN SCIENTIFIC FORUM Anti-haemorrhoidal activity of Actiniopteris radiata (Sw.) Link (Mayurasikha) paste mixed with milk internally in Wistar Albino Rats

Year : 2022

Anti-infertility Action of Curcuma Angustifolia Roxb. On Sperm Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats

Cite this Research Publication : Vimala K.sAnti-infertility Action of Curcuma Angustifolia Roxb. On Sperm Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats

Year : 2022

Therapeutic Potential of Godhuma (Triticum aestivum L.) (Bread Wheat) as Ahara and Ausadha Across the Brhatrayis (Classical Ayurvedic Texts) — A Review

Cite this Research Publication : M. Sujithra, K. S. Vimala, S. Priya, Therapeutic Potential of Godhuma (Triticum aestivum L.) (Bread Wheat) as Ahara and Ausadha Across the Brhatrayis (Classical Ayurvedic Texts) — A Review, Journal of Natural Remedies, Informatics Publishing Limited, 2022, https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2022/28219

Publisher : Informatics Publishing Limited

Year : 2021

HPTLC Profile of Curcuma Angustifolia Roxb. And Maranta Arundinacea L.- Two Source Plants of Tavaks

Cite this Research Publication : Vimala K.S, HPTLC Profile of Curcuma Angustifolia Roxb. And Maranta Arundinacea L.- Two Source Plants of Tavaks, 2021

Year : 2021

Comparative hepatoprotective activity of detoxified roots of Plumbago zeylanica L. and Plumbago rosea L. in Wistar rats

Cite this Research Publication : A.R. Akhilraj, Sudhakar Bhat, B. Priyalatha, K.S. Vimala, Comparative hepatoprotective activity of detoxified roots of Plumbago zeylanica L. and Plumbago rosea L. in Wistar rats, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2021.04.002

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2020

An Analytical and in-vivo Study to Evaluate the Effect of Triphala Kaṣāya Vāsita Godhūma (Triticum aestivum grains soaked in Triphala Kaṣāya) on its Glycemic Index compared to Raw Godhūma (Raw Triticum aestivum grains)

Cite this Research Publication : Sujithra M, Vimala KS, Sabitha M, Priya S, An Analytical and in-vivo Study to Evaluate the Effect of Triphala Kaṣāya Vāsita Godhūma (Triticum aestivum grains soaked in Triphala Kaṣāya) on its Glycemic Index compared to Raw Godhūma (Raw Triticum aestivum grains), Pharmacognosy Journal, Manuscript Technomedia LLP, 2020, https://doi.org/10.5530/pj.2020.12.80

Publisher : Manuscript Technomedia LLP

Year : 2019

Cancer: Role of Stress in Survival and Treatment – A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Ram Manohar,Vimala k.S, CANCER: ROLE OF STRESS IN SURVIVAL AND TREATMENT-A REVIEW, 2019

Year : 2019

Drug Herb Interaction- Major Concern In Preventive And Curative Medicine- A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Vimala K.S, Ram Manohar, Drug Herb Interaction- Major Concern In Preventive And Curative Medicine- A Review, 2019

Year : 2019

A brief review of original researches on phytoremediation property of Cyperus rotundus Linn. on Lead (Pb)

Cite this Research Publication : Vimala K.S, A brief review of original researches on phytoremediation property of Cyperus rotundus Linn. on Lead (Pb), 2019

Year : 2019

Effect of Śodhana (An āyurvedic purification technique) on Citraka (Plumbago zeylanica Linn. and Plumbago rosea Linn.) with special reference to plumbagin content

Cite this Research Publication : Vimala K.S, Effect of Śodhana (An āyurvedic purification technique) on Citraka (Plumbago zeylanica Linn. and Plumbago rosea Linn.) with special reference to plumbagin content, 2019

Year : 2018

Successful management of Khalithya (hair loss) with ayurvedic treatment – A case study

Cite this Research Publication : S. Sarath, Priya Sreekumar, K.S. Vimala, B. Priyalatha, P. Raiby Paul, 220. Successful management of Khalithya (hair loss) with ayurvedic treatment – A case study, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2018.02.107

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2018

Definition, classification, descriptions and management of pain in classical ayurvedic literature: A comprehensive review

Cite this Research Publication : R.M. Sujithra, S. Priya, K.S. Vimala, B. Priyalatha, Raiby Paul, 238. Definition, classification, descriptions and management of pain in classical ayurvedic literature: A comprehensive review, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2018.02.113

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2018

Effect of Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula Retz) with Takra in Dandruff

Cite this Research Publication : Sreelekshmi M, Vimala K. S., Raiby P. Paul, Effect of Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula Retz) with Takra in Dandruff, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS), Charaka Publishers, 2018, https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v3i3.12873

Publisher : Charaka Publishers

Year : 2018

An in- Vitro Study to Evaluate the Angiogenic Property of Latex of Jatropha Multifida Using Cam Assay- a Pilot Study

Cite this Research Publication : Vimala K.S, An in- Vitro Study to Evaluate the Angiogenic Property of Latex of Jatropha Multifida Using Cam Assay- a Pilot Study

Year : 2018

A Brief Review of Synonyms and Properties of Gudūcī (Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers) from Selected Nighantus (Ayurvedic Drug Lexicons)

Cite this Research Publication : Sujithra Ram Manohar, Vimala, Priyalatha, Raiby Paul, Priya Priya S, A Brief Review of Synonyms and Properties of Gudūcī (Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers) from Selected Nighantus (Ayurvedic Drug Lexicons), Pharmacognosy Journal, Manuscript Technomedia LLP, 2018, https://doi.org/10.5530/pj.2018.6s.2

Publisher : Manuscript Technomedia LLP

Year : 2017

Evaluation of Charakokta Vedanathapana Dashemani

Cite this Research Publication : S. A. Priyanka, Vimala, K. S., Priyalatha, B., Nayana, R., and Sreelekshmi M., “Evaluation of Charakokta Vedanathapana Dashemani”, IJAAM - International Journal of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 56-61, 2017.

Publisher : IJAAM - International Journal of Ayurveda and Alternative Medicine

Year : 2017

Drug Adulteration: A Threat to Efficacy of Ayurveda medicine

Cite this Research Publication : Sreelekshmi M., Vimala, K. S., Dr. Raiby P. Paul, and Chandran, N., “Drug Adulteration: A threat to efficacy of Ayurveda medicine”, Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies , vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 1-6, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies

Positions

Present Positions:

  • Senior professor in the department of Dravyaguna
  • Guide for PG and PhD scholars
  • Curriculum committee member
  • Co-ordinator of Criteria 1 for NAAC.
  • Examiner for PG and PhD IN RGUHS.
  • Reviewer of an Ayurveda journal.

Honorary Positions:

  • Former Deputy controller of exams (Ayurveda), Amrita viswa vidyapeetam.
  • Former member of Ayurveda faculty in KUHS.
  • Former state committee member of Ayurveda medical association of India.
  • Resource person in workshop conducted by RAV on PCOD, PCOS & infertility.
  • Medicinal plants sub-committee member of AMAI.
  • Resource person in global ayurveda summit, Dr.Agnivesh memorial Thesis competetions.
CME
  • Participated in Educational conclave at Trissur (2025)
  • Participated in Nature camp-KADU. (2025)
  • Participated in 10 days training program of (KIED)- “Women empowerment through entrepreneurship” (2024)
  • Participated in online CME on Psychological aspect of motherhood. (2023)
Research
  • Funded project: Development of cultivation technique of Eclipta alba spreng.
  • Funded by Seed grand Amrita viswa vidyapeetam.
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