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Dr. Prajeesh Nath E. N.

Associate Professor, Department of Rasasashtra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MD
drprajeeshnath@ay.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Network Pharmacology, Research in Integrative Oncology, Cancer BiologyAyurveda Drug Research and Rasayana

Bio Publications Teaching Experience Honours and Awards Seminar Trainings and CME Research
Bio

Dr. Prajeesh Nath is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana at Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. He also serves as the Programme Coordinator of the Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre – Amrita, under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, where he coordinates activities related to Ayurveda pharmacovigilance, adverse drug reaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

He earned his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Amrita School of Ayurveda in 2011 and his MD in Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana from the same institution in 2016. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies jointly at the Amrita School of Biotechnology and Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, with research focused on the integration of Ayurveda and contemporary biomedical sciences.

He began his professional career as a Clinical Registrar in the Departments of Panchakarma and Shalakya Tantra at Amrita School of Ayurveda (2011–2012). He subsequently served as Chief Medical Officer at Amrita Ayurveda Kendra, New Delhi during 2012–2013 and 2016–2018, acquiring extensive clinical experience in Ayurvedic healthcare. He joined the faculty of Amrita School of Ayurveda as an Assistant Professor in May 2018 and was promoted to Associate Professor in July 2026. From May 2018 to October 2022, he additionally served as Research Officer at the Amrita Center for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ACARA), contributing to interdisciplinary and translational research.

His research interests encompass Rasashastra, Bhaishajya Kalpana, Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, drug standardization, nanotechnology-based Ayurvedic drug delivery systems, pharmacovigilance, and evidence-based Ayurveda. He is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, collaborative projects, and initiatives focused on the quality, safety, and scientific validation of Ayurvedic medicines.

Currently, pursuing a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies at the Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Antimicrobial Activity of Aragwadhadhi kwatha Prepared by Varying Methods and Proportions against Staphylococcus aureus

Cite this Research Publication : Nicy Vincent, E. N. Prajeesh Nath, Arun Mohanan, N. V. Ramesh, Antimicrobial Activity of Aragwadhadhi kwatha Prepared by Varying Methods and Proportions against Staphylococcus aureus, Journal of Natural Remedies, Informatics Publishing Limited, 2026, https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2026/50380

Publisher : Informatics Publishing Limited

Year : 2026

Revisiting Safety Determinants in the Use of Mahāyogarāja Guggulu: Role of Duration and Adjuvants

Cite this Research Publication : E. N. Prajeesh Nath, Devisree Damodaran, Revisiting Safety Determinants in the Use of Mahāyogarāja Guggulu: Role of Duration and Adjuvants, Annals of African Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2026, https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_851_25

Publisher : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Year : 2024

Exploring the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Panchavalkala Kwatha and Arka: A Comprehensive Study

Cite this Research Publication : G. Harikrishnan, Shara Mohan, Arunmohanan, N. V. Ramesh, E. N. Prajeesh Nath, Exploring the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Panchavalkala Kwatha and Arka: A Comprehensive Study, Journal of Natural Remedies, Informatics Publishing Limited, 2024, https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2024/35148

Publisher : Informatics Publishing Limited

Year : 2024

Comparative In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Mridwikadi Leham and Mridwikadi Syrup Against Selected Respiratory Pathogens

Cite this Research Publication : R. K. Hima, V. Aswathy, Sailaja, S. Dhanya, E. N. Prajeesh Nath, N. V. Ramesh, Arun Mohanan, Comparative In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Mridwikadi Leham and Mridwikadi Syrup Against Selected Respiratory Pathogens, Journal of Natural Remedies, Informatics Publishing Limited, 2024, https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2024/35094

Publisher : Informatics Publishing Limited

Year : 2022

Integrative approach combining Ayurveda, counselling, Yoga and meditation with conventional management of Ankylosing Spondylitis – A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Naranappa Salethoor Sushma, Kulangara Shyamasundaran, Edamala Narayanan Prajeesh Nath, Rammanohar Puthiyedath, Integrative approach combining Ayurveda, counselling, Yoga and meditation with conventional management of Ankylosing Spondylitis – A case report, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 1, 2022, 100497

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2021

A Phytochemical-based Medication Search for the SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Molecular Docking Models towards Spike Glycoproteins and Main Proteases

Cite this Research Publication : Anju Choorakott Pushkaran, Prajeesh Nath EN, Ram Manohar P., Anu R. Melge, and Dr. Gopi Mohan C., “A phytochemical-based medication search for the SARS-CoV-2 infection by molecular docking models towards spike glycoproteins and main proteases”, RSC Adv, vol. 11, 12003-12014, 2021.

Publisher : RSC Adv,

Year : 2018

Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment: An Ayurveda Outlook, AYU Journal(On Process)

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., Dr. Sushma, and Shyamasundaran K., “Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment: An Ayurveda Outlook, AYU Journal(On Process)”, 2018.

Publisher : (2018)

Year : 2018

Variations in UV-Vis spectra of Hot and Cold infusions of Triphala choorna

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Sushma, Minsha, M. G., Sreelekshmi, R., and Prajeeshnath E. N., “Variations in UV-Vis spectra of Hot and Cold infusions of Triphala choorna, J-AIM (On Process)”, 2018.

Publisher : J-AIM (Process) .

Year : 2016

An Overview on Gandhakakalpa and its Rasayana Effect

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., NV, D. Ramesh, and Dr. Arun Mohanan, “An overview on Gandhaka kalpa and its rasayana effect”, Paryeshana International Journal of Ayurvedic Research (PIJAR), vol. I, no. II, 2016.

Publisher : Paryeshana International Journal of Ayurvedic Research (PIJAR)

Conference Paper

Year : 2019

Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment: An Ayurveda Outlook

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., Ramesh, N. V., and Dr. Arun Mohanan, “Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment: An Ayurveda Outlook”, in IASTAM Oration and Award Function 2019 & Conclave on Cancer Care & Research in AYUSH: Developing a Roadmap , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, 2019.

Publisher : Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences,

Year : 2019

Gokshura as a rich source of Aphrodisiac Phytoconstituent Protodioscin : A Literary review

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., “Gokshura as a rich source of Aphrodisiac Phytoconstituent Protodioscin : A Literary review”, in National Seminar on Management of Infertility in Ayurveda, Prajnanam 2019 , Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, 2019.

Publisher : National Seminar on Management of Infertility in Ayurveda

Year : 2018

A critical analysis of the mode of action of Avipathi gutika and Avipattikar churna on the basis of their formulation and administration

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., “A critical analysis of the mode of action of Avipathi gutika and Avipattikar churna on the basis of their formulation and administration”, in Jignasa, Banglore, 2018.

Publisher : Jignasa

Year : 2018

Variations in UV Vis spectra of hot and cold infusions of Triphala choorna

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., “Variations in UV Vis spectra of hot and cold infusions of Triphala choorna”, in 8th World Ayurveda Congress, Ahmedabad, 2018.

Publisher : 8th World Ayurveda Congress

Year : 2018

Neutraceuticals and Rasayanachikitsa in Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., “Neutraceuticals and Rasayanachikitsa in Ayurveda”, 2018.

Year : 2016

Role of Snehakalpana in the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., “Role of Snehakalpana in the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases”, 2016.

Publisher : (2016).

Year :

An Overview on Gandhakakalpa and its Rasayana Effect

Cite this Research Publication : Prajeeshnath E. N., “An overview on Gandhaka kalpa and its rasayana effect.”, 2015.

Teaching Experience
Duration  Department (Subject) Designation Name of the college
From date (dd/mm/yyyy) To date (dd/mm/yyyy)
28/05/2018 2026 Rasashastra  Assistant Professor Amrita School of Ayurveda

Present Positions

  • Associate Professor in the Department of Rasasashtra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
  • Programme Coordinator, Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Under Ministry of AYUSH, Government of Indi

Honorary Positions

  • Expert fact-check team member in THIP Media, an official signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). https://www.thip.media/health-fact-checking-partners/amrita-centre-for-advanced-research-in-ayurveda/
  • Co-PI in AyurCeL – Ayurveda Clinical e-Learning Web Portal, funded by Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth
  • Principal investigator in Anti-microbial activity of a traditional Snānacūrṇa recipe, as part of developing a new dosage form.
  • Project coordinator of Retrospective Documentation of Cancer cases treated by Dr CP Mathew, a tripartite MoU with CARIC- Mumbai, Cherian Ashram Holistic Centre and ACARA, Amrita School of Ayurveda for Retrospective Documentation of Cancer cases treated by Dr CP Mathew, the first Medical Oncologist of Keralam.
Honours and Awards
  • National Pharmacovigilance Centre, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, was honoured as the Best three PPvC Co-ordinator during the academic year 2020-2021.
  • National Pharmacovigilance Centre, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, was honoured as Best PPvC Co-ordinator during the academic year 2021-2022.
Seminar

Conference/Seminar

Year Title
2026 Amrita Suraksha 2026, FDP on Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda,
organised by Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda,
Kollam, Keralam, on March 7, 2026.
Role: Resource Person
Topic delivered: Need for Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda
2026 “REACTING TO REACTIONS”, Continuing Medical Education programme organized by
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (Organizing institution as well as
Regional Training Centre & ADR Monitoring Centre) under the aegis of Indian
Pharmacopoeia Commission, National Coordination Centre – Pharmacovigilance
Programme of India (PvPI), MoH & FW, Govt. of India. on 27th January 2026.
Role: Resource Person
Topic delivered: Safety Profile and Adverse Effects of Ayurvedic Formulations
2025 “Ayur Vigil”, organized by the Peripheral Pharmacovigilance centre, Govt. Ayurveda
College, Thripunithura on the topic ‘Awareness on Pharmacovigilance’ on 11′ February 2025.
Role: Resource Person
Topic delivered: Need and Challenges of Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda
2024 Amrita Suraksha 2024, Seminar on Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda, Challenges and the way forward,
organised by Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda,
Kollam, Keralam on March 25, 2024.
Role: Resource Person
Topic delivered: Challenges of Pharmacovigilance Program in Ayurveda
2021 VAGBHATASAMEEKSHA, two day workshop on Doshalakshanas on 27 & 28 November 2021
at Ravivarma Mandiram, Nellikkunnu, Trissur.
Role: Resource Person
Topic delivered: Annavaha Srotas and Doshalakshanas
2021 Webinar on Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda on November 25, 2021 Organised by
Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam.
Topic delivered: Challenges of Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda
Role: Resource Person
2020 Webinar on Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda on August 14, 2020 Organised by
Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam.
Topic delivered: Introduction to Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda
Role: Resource Person
2019 Concept of Immunomodulators in Cancer Treatment:
An Ayurveda Outlook, IASTAM Oration and Award Function 2019 & Conclave on
Cancer Care & Research in AYUSH: Developing a Roadmap, on February 15-17, 2019,
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
Role: Presenter as delegate
2019 Gokshura as a rich source of Aphrodisiac Phytoconstituent Protodioscin :
A Literary review, National Seminar on Management of Infertility in Ayurveda,
Prajnanam 2019 on February 1 – 2, 2019, Amrita School of Ayurveda,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam.
Role: Presenter as delegate
2018 A critical analysis of the mode of action of Avipatti gutika and Avipattikara
choorna on the basis of their formulation and administration, Jignasa 2018,
Banglore on December 8, 2018.
Role: Presenter as delegate
2018 Variations in UV Vis spectra of hot and cold infusions of Triphala choorna,
8th World Ayurveda Congress, Ahmedabad on December 15, 2018.
Role: Presenter as delegate
2018 Neutraceuticals and Rasayana chikitsa in Ayurveda, Nutricon 2018-National
Conference on Management on Nutritional Disorders, January 20, 2018,
Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government College, Bhopal.
Role: Presenter as delegate
2015 Role of Snehakalpana in the management of Neurodegenerative diseases,
Prajnanam 2015- National seminar on Neurodegenerative diseases,
February 27 & 28, 2015 at Amrita School of Ayurveda.
Role: Presenter as delegate
2015 An overview on Gandhaka kalpa and its rasayana effect, Samskara 2015-
National seminar on Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana on December 10 & 11 2015,
KVG Ayurveda college, Sullia.
Role: Presenter as delegate
Trainings and CME
  • Participated as a trainee in Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Integrative Oncology from 6th to 11th December 2021, organised by Centre for Integrative Oncology, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, coordinated by Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, sponsored by the Ministry of AYUSH.
  • Participated as a trainee in Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Rasasastra Bhaishajya Kalpana from 3rd to 8th January 2022, organised by Government Ayurveda College, Vadodara, coordinated by Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, sponsored by the Ministry of AYUSH.
  • Participated as a trainee in “Scientific Writing, Research Integrity & Publication Ethics” organised exclusively for Post Graduate Guides, conducted by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine at Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College from 09/07/2024 to 11/07/2024.
  • Participated as a trainee in a two-day Training Programme on “THERAPEUTIC MONITORING (DRUG & PROCEDURAL) OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE CONCERN OF AYURVEDA MEDICINE” Organised by Intermediary Pharmacovigilance Centre for Ayurveda, ITRA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, from 3 & 4 March 2025
  • Participated in the NSWERA – Animal Experimentation Workshop (Methods, Ethical and Legal Concerns) conducted on 7th & 8th July 2025 at Maithri Mandir, AIMS, Kochi. Organised by the Department of Pharmacology, Amrita School of Medicine and Amrita School of Pharmacy, AIMS, Kochi.
  • Participated as a trainee in the Six-day CME program for Teachers of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana from 8 to 13 September 2025, organised by Department of Rasa Shastra & BhaishajyaKalpana, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, under the AYURGYAN Scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi, & coordinated by Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, New Delhi.
  • Attended the Hands-on Training for the CCRAS Ayur Prakriti Web Portal and Swasthya Assessment Scale held on 7 May 2026 at the CCRAS Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
  • Participated in the five-day 37th Skill Development Programme on Pharmacovigilance from 15 to 19 June 2026, organised by the National Coordination Centre, Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ghaziabad, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in physical mode.
Research

Funded Projects

Title of the Project Funding agency Role Status
Awl Snana Choornam Study Ajjaram Wellness Llp, Andhra Pradesh Pricipal Investigator Completed
Ayurcel – Ayurveda Clinical E-Learning Web Portal Rashtreeya Ayurveda
Vidyapeeth, Ministry of Ayush, Goi		 Co Pricipal Investigator Completed
Ayurveda Interventions For Cancer: Systematic Review, Metaanalysis And Revival, Documentation, Validation And

Analysis Of Data From Practitioners, Institutes (Aic:Srma, Rdvad)

 Central Council For Research In Ayurvedic Sciences Coordinator Ongoing
Peripheral Pharmacovigiance Center Ministry Of Ayush, Delhi Coordinator Ongoing
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