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Dr. Parvathy Unnikrishnan

Associate Professor, Department of Prasutitantra & Striroga, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: BAMS, MS
dr.parvathy@am.amrita.edu

Bio

Dr. Parvathy Unnikrishnan currently serves as an  Associate Professor at the Department of Prasutitantra & Striroga, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri. She pursued her BAMS (silver medalist) from Amrita School of Ayurveda and pursued Post Graduation from Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam. Dr. Parvathy worked as Consultant in Women and Child Health Care, Sree Sankara Ayurveda Hospital, Changanassery, during March 2017- February 2018. She has conducted awareness classes for adolescents regarding menstrual health and hygiene as a part of school health programmes in co-ordination with the school authorities. She has also participated in medical camps organised with various Government agencies exclusively for women. Dr. Parvathy has presented the paper titled ‘Healthy Conception -An opening through Pumsavana karma’ at Jananisaparya- 2016, National Seminar on Healthy Motherhood organized by Pankajakasturi Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. A paper entitled ”Role of mind in female reproductive life” was presented in the Aryavaidyan P. Madhava Varier Memorial Gold Medal Presentation Competition for Postgraduate Scholars held at Kottakkal 2014.

Publications

Book Chapter

Year : 2025

Relationship between Inflammatory Markers (IM) and Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (SRMA) Concerning Prisma 2020

Cite this Research Publication : Unnikrishnan P, Rathod P P, Potdar J S. Relationship between inflammatory markers and primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA 2020). In: Advances in Sports Science and Technology.

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in Women With Endometriosis: A Narrative Review of Therapeutic Approaches and Challenges

Cite this Research Publication : Satish P Dipankar, Bhupesh Kushram, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Jeevitha R Gowda, Ruchita Shrivastava, Arun Rajaram Daitkar, Vishal Jaiswal, Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in Women With Endometriosis: A Narrative Review of Therapeutic Approaches and Challenges, Cureus, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80180

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Phytochemical Insights and Neuro-gut Axis Modulation of Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari) in Postpartum Depression: A Mini Review With Hptlc-based Justification

Cite this Research Publication : Dafini D, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Phytochemical insights and neuro-gut axis modulation of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) in Postpartum Depression: a mini review with HPTLC-Based justification, Frontiers in Nutrition, Frontiers Media SA, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1677952

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2025

An Exploratory Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- Controlled Trial Protocol on Combined Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adjunct Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) Tablets in Premenstrual Syndrome Management

Cite this Research Publication : Shahina Khan, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt, Cinu Mithra Nisa Sushilal, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, “An exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled trial protocol on combined Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and adjunct Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) tablets in Premenstrual Syndrome management”, Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1657004

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2023

A Narrative Review on the etiopathogenesis of Primary Dysmenorrhea with reference to Kastartava in Ayurveda literature

Cite this Research Publication : Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Prathiksha Rathod, Jyotsna Sanjay Potdar, A Narrative Review on the etiopathogenesis of Primary Dysmenorrhea with reference to Kastartava in Ayurveda literature, International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurveda Sahiti Prabha, 2023, https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i4.3090

Publisher : Ayurveda Sahiti Prabha

Year : 2023

Combining Tradition and Technology: Ayurvedic Preconception Care Paves the Way for In Vitro Fertilisation Success — A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : C. M. Manjula, S. Atheena, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Anjaly Muraleedharan, Combining Tradition and Technology: Ayurvedic Preconception Care Paves the Way for In Vitro Fertilisation Success — A Case Report, Journal of Natural Remedies, Informatics Publishing Limited, 2023, https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/33425

Publisher : Informatics Publishing Limited

Year : 2023

Ayurveda management of cystocele, uterine prolapse and weak pelvic floor strength-A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Kasthoory Lekshmy Muraleedharan, Cinu Mithra Nisa Sushilal, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Anjaly Muraleedharan, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt, Ayurveda management of cystocele, uterine prolapse and weak pelvic floor strength-A case report, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100775

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2023

Reformed Hormonal Status in Hyperandrogenism through Ayurvedic Management with Yoga and Prānāyāma in a Known Case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : S. Praseeda, P. Gopika, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Anjaly Muraleedharan, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnaraja Bhatt, Reformed Hormonal Status in Hyperandrogenism through Ayurvedic Management with Yoga and Prānāyāma in a Known Case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Case Report, Journal of Natural Remedies, Informatics Publishing Limited, 2023, https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/30884

Publisher : Informatics Publishing Limited

Year : 2021

A Comprehensive Ayurvedic Treatment Along With Counseling in Oligoasthenozoospermia With Previous Intrauterine Insemination Failure – A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Vandana K. Vasudevan, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Anjaly Muraleedharan, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt, A comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment along with counseling in oligoasthenozoospermia with previous intrauterine insemination failure-A case report, Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Elsevier BV, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2020.05.007

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2021

Ayurvedic Management of Hyperprolactinemia Secondary to Pituitary Microadenoma: A Case Report

Cite this Research Publication : Unnikrishnan P, Muraleedharan A, Krishnarajabhatt HS. Ayurvedic Management of Hyperprolactinemia Secondary to Pituitary Microadenoma: A Case Report. Altern Ther Health Med. 2021 Sep;27(5):78-80. PMID: 33421038.

Year : 2017

An Ayurvedic treatment protocol to improve anti mullerian hormone: A prerequisite for assisted reproductive technique – A case report

Cite this Research Publication : Anjaly M V, Parvathy Unni Krishnan, Narayan, P., and Krishnarajabhatt, H. Shivapura, “An Ayurvedic treatment protocol to improve anti mullerian hormone: A prerequisite for assisted reproductive technique – A case report”, AYU, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 66-69, 2017.

Publisher : AYU

Year : 2016

Ethics and Facts of assisted reproductive technology in infertility

Cite this Research Publication : Parvathy Unni Krishnan and Anjaly M V, “Ethics and Facts of assisted reproductive technology in infertility”, Prajnananam Journal of Health Sciences , vol. 2, no. 2, 2016.

Publisher : Prajnananam Journal of Health Sciences.

Year : 2016

Ayurvedic management of first degree cystocele – a case report

Cite this Research Publication : Parvathy Unni Krishnan, “Ayurvedic management of first degree cystocele – a case report”, Prajnananam Journal of Health Sciences , vol. 2, no. 2, 2016.

Publisher : Prajnananam Journal of Health Sciences .

Conference Paper

Year : 2025

The Effects and Classification of Psychoactive Substances: A Machine Learning Approach

Cite this Research Publication : Manasvini Kandikonda, Chirayu Nilesh Chaudhari, Janya Billa, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Vasavi C.S, The Effects and Classification of Psychoactive Substances: A Machine Learning Approach, 2025 9th International Conference on Computational System and Information Technology for Sustainable Solutions (CSITSS), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/csitss67709.2025.11295368

Publisher : IEEE

Areas of Expertise
  • Integrative Women’s Health
  • Reproductive and Perimenopausal Mental Health
  • Ayurveda–Psychology Interface
  • Clinical Research Methodology
  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics
  • Preventive and Community Health
  • Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
Qualifications
  • PGDMH, IGNOU
  • Fellowship in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, UNSW
  • Psychology Counselling Certification, NHCA Singapore
  • M.S. (Prasutitantra & Striroga), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • B.A.M.S, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Awards & Achievements
  • Best Paper Award (ICWRER 2025) – Water Quality, Pollution & Mental Health
  • ICMR–AYUSH RECAP Awardee
  • Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Prevention Programs – 2024
  • AIRA (Amrita Innovation & Research Award) – 2021
  • Accredited Member – International Society of Substance Use Professionals
  • Associate Quality Professional – CAHO
  • Bagged first prize for the paper presentation competition held as a part of “JANANISAPARYA”-National seminar on Healthy Motherhood at Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram 2016
  • Best paper award in “National Seminar on practical approach of Prasutitantra at Sumathibhai shah Ayurveda Medical College, Pune.
  • Received “Ayur Visharada” award from Himalaya Herbal health care for academic excellence in the year 2012.
  • 6th rank holder of Kerala Higher secondary examination in the year 2006
Teaching Experience

Experience Details

  •  Worked as specialist consultant in Prasutitantra & Striroga OPD at Sree Shankara Ayurveda Hospital, Kottayam.
  • Swasthi Ayu Multispeciality clinic, Kakkanad from March 2017 to February 2018.

Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor, Department of Striroga & Prasutitantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala (14.02.2018 – Present)
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