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Dr. Meera S.

Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MD
meera@ay.amrita.edu

Bio Publications Work Experience Awards Participation Workshops CME Research
Bio

Dr. Meera S currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Swasthavritta, Amrita School of Ayurveda. She completed her BAMS from Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College under Keralam University, Keralam, and obtained her MD in Swasthavritta and Yoga from Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 

She began her professional career as a Medical Officer at the Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam (2008–2009), and subsequently served as a Medical Officer in the Holistic Department at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, from 2009 to 2011. She later joined the Department of Swasthavritta at Amrita School of Ayurveda as a faculty member, where she has been actively involved in teaching, research, clinical services, and community health initiatives. 

Dr. Meera is currently pursuing her PhD at Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Her research interests include preventive and promotive healthcare, Ayurveda nutrition, nutraceuticals, food safety, lifestyle disorders, and public health. She has been actively involved in externally funded research projects and interdisciplinary collaborations, with a focus on integrating traditional Ayurvedic principles with contemporary scientific approaches.

Dissertation : A study to evaluate the efficacy of a herbal preparation for the decontamination of pesticide residues in curry leaves

 

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Effect of Ayurveda Powder Massage (Utsaadana) in Uneven Facial Skin Tone-A Case Report.

Cite this Research Publication : Anjana Sreekumar, Anusree Dileep, Meera S, Delvin Robin, Vandana M, Effect of Ayurveda Powder Massage (Utsaadana) in Uneven Facial Skin Tone-A Case Report., Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, ScopeMed, 2026, https://doi.org/10.5455/aam.87412

Publisher : ScopeMed

Year : 2026

Development and psychometric validation of a KAP questionnaire on biomedical waste management among Ayurveda healthcare workers

Cite this Research Publication : S. Archana, Delvin T. Robin, M. Vandana Rani, S. Meera, Anusree Dileep, Development and psychometric validation of a KAP questionnaire on biomedical waste management among Ayurveda healthcare workers, BMC Health Services Research, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14970-9

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2026

Effect of Nitya-Abhyaṅga (self-massage) combined with stretching on hamstring extensibility, muscle stiffness, and stretch tolerance in college students: a randomized controlled trial

Cite this Research Publication : Tony Jacob John, Anusree Dileep, Vandana Rani Madhavan, Meera Sudha, Delvin T. Robin, Effect of Nitya-Abhyaṅga (self-massage) combined with stretching on hamstring extensibility, muscle stiffness, and stretch tolerance in college students: a randomized controlled trial, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1800782

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2026

Effectiveness of household food-grade washing solutions for removing multiple pesticide residues from curry leaves

Cite this Research Publication : S. Meera, Delvin T. Robin, M. Vandana Rani, Effectiveness of household food-grade washing solutions for removing multiple pesticide residues from curry leaves, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2026.1829995

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2026

Traditional infant oil massage in early life: a cross-sectional study of knowledge and practices among young mothers in Malappuram district, Keralam

Cite this Research Publication : Keerthi R. Panicker, Anusree Dileep, S. Meera, M. Vandana Rani, Pillai Deepthi Pradeepan, Delvin T. Robin, Traditional infant oil massage in early life: a cross-sectional study of knowledge and practices among young mothers in Malappuram district, Keralam, Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1779228

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2026

Job specific health status of workers in ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturing units across Keralam: a cross-sectional study

Cite this Research Publication : Pournami V. U, Meera S., Tony Jacob John, Vandana Rani M., Anusree Dileep, Delvin T. Robin, Job specific health status of workers in ayurvedic pharmaceutical manufacturing units across Keralam: a cross-sectional study, Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1781213

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2026

Enhancement of iron, zinc, and calcium bioaccessibility and bioavailability in green gram (Vigna radiata L.) supplemented with buttermilk through phytate reduction: an in vitro dietary evaluation

Cite this Research Publication : Bindhu Varshanath, Delvin T. Robin, Sudha Meera, Anusree Dileep, Shylaja Archana, Nidhin Chandran, Madhavan Vandana Rani, Enhancement of iron, zinc, and calcium bioaccessibility and bioavailability in green gram (Vigna radiata L.) supplemented with buttermilk through phytate reduction: an in vitro dietary evaluation, Frontiers in Nutrition, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1756171

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2021

Effect of various Pranayama prctices in competitive swimmers

Cite this Research Publication : Haripriya S, Robin DT, Dileep A, Meera S, Vandana Rani M. Effect of various pranayama practices in competitive swimmers: A review. Ann Yoga Phys Ther. 2021;5(1):1048.

Publisher : Annals of Yoga and Physical therapy

Year : 2019

A review on the therapeutic effects of NetiKriya with special reference to JalaNeti.

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., M. Rani, V., Sreedhar, C., and Robin, D. T., “A Review on the Therapeutic Effects of Neti Kriya with Special Reference to Jala Neti”, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2019.

Publisher : J Ayurveda Integr Med

Conference Paper

Year : 2021

Utility of Vajikarana in General Health- A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Anusree Dileep, Sreelekshmi.S, Vandana Rani M, Delvin.T.Robin, Meera.S, Utility of Vajikarana in General Health- A Review, International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, Mahadev Publications, 2021, https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v9i8.1978

Publisher : Mahadev Publications

Year : 2016

Bronchial Asthma: A Lifestyle Modification through Ayurveda and Yoga

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Bronchial Asthma: A Lifestyle Modification through Ayurveda and Yoga ”, in Ayurvision - 2016 – National Conference, Manipal University, 2016.

Publisher : Ayurvision - 2016 – National Conference

Year : 2016

Relevance of Hatha Yoga in the present era (Poster)

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Relevance of Hatha Yoga in the Present Era (Poster)”, in Vajra 2016 International Ayurveda Conclave, 2016.

Publisher : Vajra 2016 International Ayurveda Conclave .

Year : 2015

Review on Wholesome – Unwholesome Food

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Review on Wholesome – Unwholesome Food ”, in Third ANNAM National Food and Biodiversity Festival , Kochi, 2015.

Publisher : Third ANNAM National Food and Biodiversity Festival

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2019

Physical and Psychological Benefits of Pranayama in Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Treatment

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Physical and Psychological Benefits of Pranayama in Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Treatment”, Conclave on Cancer Care & Research in AYUSH: Developing a Roadmap. 2019.

Publisher : Conclave on Cancer Care & Research in AYUSH: Developing a Roadmap

Year : 2019

An Adjuvant for Female Infertility

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “An Adjuvant for Female Infertility”, Prajnanam 2019. Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2019.

Publisher : Prajnanam 2019

Year : 2018

Systemic Review on administration of Brahma Rasayana as an adjuvant to chemo and radiation therapy

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Systemic Review on Administration of Brahma Rasayana as an Adjuvant to Chemo and Radiation Therapy”, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, vol. 9, no. 2. 2018.

Publisher : Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

Magazine Article

Year : 2019

Uramarunnu: A Wonder Drug

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Uramarunnu: A Wonder Drug”, Amritavabodhini, vol. 1, no. 1, 2019.

Publisher : Amritavabodhini

Presentation

Year : 2017

Systemic Review on administration of Brahma Rasayana as an adjuvant to chemo and radiation therapy (Poster)

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Systemic Review on administration of Brahma Rasayana as an adjuvant to chemo and radiation therapy (Poster)”, 'Amrita Samyogam’ International Seminar on Integrative Ayurveda and Modern Medicine. AIMS, Kochi, 2017.

Publisher : Amrita Samyogam’ International Seminar on Integrative Ayurveda and Modern Medicine

Year : 2016

Bronchial Asthma: Alifestyle modificationthrough Ayurveda and Yoga (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Bronchial Asthma: Alifestyle modificationthrough Ayurveda and Yoga (Scientific Paper)”, in Ayurvision - 2016 – National Conference, Manipal University, 2016.

Publisher : Ayurvision - 2016 – National Conference, Manipal University.

Year : 2015

Review on wholesome – unwholesome food (Scientific Paper)

Cite this Research Publication : Meera S., “Review on wholesome – unwholesome food (Scientific Paper)”, Third ANNAM National Food and Biodiversity Festival December 2015, Kochi, Keralam . 2015.

Publisher : Third ANNAM National Food and Biodiversity Festival December 2015

Work Experience
  • Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Amrita School of Ayurveda (July 2026–Present)
  • Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Amrita School of Ayurveda, (2024–2026)
  •  Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Amrita School of Ayurveda, (Dec 12, 2018–2024)

Working Experience

  • Medical Officer, Holistic Department, Amrita Institute of Medical Science (2009-2011)
  • Medical Officer, Amrita School of Ayurveda (2008 to 2009)
Awards
  • Gold Medal for securing First Rank in Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) (Ayurveda Vachaspati) in Swasthavritta and Yoga, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, awarded on 7 September 2019
  • Resource Person, Kaliyil Alpam Karyam Summer Camp for Children, organized by Amrita TV, 29 April 2025.
  • Recognition for Active Participation in the Balamritham School Health Programme, 2023.
  • Resource Person, E4Life Programme, AMMACHI Labs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, 2023.
  • Elsevier Reviewer Recognition Certificate for peer-review contributions, awarded in recognition of manuscript reviews completed between July 2020 and March 2022.
  • Resource Person, Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) Technique training programme for students and faculty, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, since September 2019.
  • Chief Guest and Resource Person, Women’s Day Celebrations, Indian Bank, Karunagappally Branch; delivered a lecture on “Women’s Health Care through Ayurveda,” March 2019
Participation
  • Chief Guest and Resource person at Women’s Day Celebrations held at Indian Bank Karunagapally Branch, spoke on the subject Women’s Health Care through Ayurveda, March 2019
  • Resource person at Prajnanam 2019, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Participated in the Research Methodology Workshop, organized by The Center for Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality in collaboration with the AmritaCenter for Research and Development (ACRD), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus on August , 2019
  • Participated in the State level ROTP on the Manangment of Osteoarthritis wsr to diet and exercise, sponsored by Dept. of Ayush, Govt. of Keralam, organized by Dept. of Swasthavritta, Govt.Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram on 7th and 8th August 2019.
  • Participated in the ‘Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique’ (IAM) Trainers Training session conducted for training faculty of Amritapuri Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham during September 2019
  • Participated in ‘Hands on Training on TLC & HTPLC’, at Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda Lab, Amrita School of Ayurveda, November 2019
  • Presented Paper on ‘ Hatha Yoga : An Adjuvant for female infertility’ ,at Prajnanam- 2019, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Presented Paper on ‘Physical and psychological benefits of Pranayama in patients undergoing lung cancer treatment’, Conclave on Cancer Care & Research in AYUSH: Developing a Roadmap, 2019

Leadership & Administrative Roles

  • Nodal Officer, International Day of Yoga (2022–2026)
  • Nodal Officer, National Ayurveda Day (2025)
  • NAAC Criteria Department Coordinator since 2019
  • Member of Criteria 9 Committee of NCISM & QCI (Assessment and Rating of Ayurveda Colleges) since 2024
  • Member, Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) since 2025
  • Member, Program Committee-Shisyopanayanam UG& PG Induction Programs, Arts Fest , Ramayana masa program 2024
  • Pharmacovigilance cell committee member since Jan 2025
  • ICC committee member since 2025
Workshops
Year Title
2025 International Conference on Sustainable and Resilient Futures: Bridging Science,
Policy and Practice 2025, organized by the School of Sustainable Futures,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, held from 29 August–1 September 2025 at Amritapuri.Role: Delegate
2025 Amrita Suraksha 2025 – Faculty Training Program on Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda,
organized by the Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda,
Kollam, on 20 March 2025.Role: Delegate
2023 Amrita Suraksha 2023 – Seminar on Pharmacovigilance in Ayurveda: Gaps in
Implementation, Challenges and the Way Forward, organized by the Peripheral
Pharmacovigilance Centre, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam, on 8 January 2023.Role: Delegate
2019 Women’s Day Celebrations, organized by Indian Bank, Karunagappally Branch,
March 2019.Role: Chief Guest & Resource Person
Topic delivered: Women’s Health Care through Ayurveda
2019 Prajnanam 2019, organized by Amrita School of Ayurveda,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.Role: Resource Person
2019 Conclave on Cancer Care & Research in AYUSH: Developing a Roadmap, 2019.

Role: Presenter
Paper presented: Physical and Psychological Benefits of Pranayama in Patients
Undergoing Lung Cancer Treatment
CME
Year Title
2026 PRAGATI-Faculty Development Programme for PG Teachers of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa Rigpa
2025 GCP training by NIDA Clinical Trials Network.
2024 Capacity building program on ‘Scientific Writing, Research Integrity & Publication Ethics organised by NCISM from 9 Aug to 11 Aug 2024
2024 Faculty Development Programme Theme: Indian Medical Heritage organized by Amrita IKS Centre for Ayurveda Vyakarana & Darshana, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri. Funded by IKS Division Ministry of Education
2019 Research methodology workshop organised by Amrita Centre for Research and Development
2019 Three days training program on HPTLC conducted at ACARA, Amrita School of Ayurveda from 2-4 December 2019
2019 Participated in the State level ROTP on the Manangment of Osteoarthritis wsr to diet and exercise, sponsored by Dept. of Ayush, Govt. of Keralam, organized by Dept. of Swasthavritta, Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram on 7th and 8th August 2019.
Research
Title of Project Funding Agency Role Status
Principal Investigator for the project entitled – A study to evaluate
the effect of common domestic ingredients in the decontamination of
organophosphate pesticide residues in curry leaves.		 Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham. Principal Investigator Completed
Ayurveda-Based Diet and Behavioral Lifestyle Intervention for Management
of Pre Diabetes-A community based study		 Public Health Initiative Project under AYUSH and Public Health component
of the Ayurswasthya Yojana SchemeAYUSH		 Co- Principal Investigator On Going
Arise Impact & Innovation for Society 2026 Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham Co- Principal Investigator On Going
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