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Dr. Shyam Vinayan

Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri | Consultant, Department of Shalya Tantra, School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri

Qualification: B.A.M.S, M.S
shyamvinayan@ay.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Ano-rectal diseases, low back ache, spine disorders, Arthritis, sports injuries, fracture-dislocations, varicose vein and wound/ulcers etc.

Bio Publications Teaching Experience Professional Training Programs Seminars Research Experience
Bio

Dr. Shyam Vinayan currently serves as Professor & Consultant at the Department of Shalya Tantra, School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus. 

He completed his B.A.M.S from the prestigious SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi in 2008, and M.S. (Ayurveda) from Muniyal Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences, Manipal in 2014. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Shalya Tantra from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV), Chennai. He joined P.N.N.M Ayurveda Medical College, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, soon after completing his M.S. and worked till 2021 in the department of Shalya Tantra.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Minimally invasive thermal cauterotherapy (Agnikarma) in grade V rectal prolapse: a unique case report

Cite this Research Publication : Sruthi Chenganakattil, Soumya Mohan, Aparna Thilak, Shyam Vinayan, Minimally invasive thermal cauterotherapy (Agnikarma) in grade V rectal prolapse: a unique case report, Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1761909

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2026

Traditional wisdom through scientific evidence: a review of Marma manipulation in Amsa sandhimokśa (shoulder joint dislocation) with a special focus on the Milch method

Cite this Research Publication : Sruthi Chenganakattil, Soumya Mohan, Shyam Vinayan, Traditional wisdom through scientific evidence: a review of Marma manipulation in Amsa sandhimokśa (shoulder joint dislocation) with a special focus on the Milch method, Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, 2026, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1778769

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Year : 2024

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Palasa Kshara Bhavitha Pippali Churna in Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Cite this Research Publication : Bhagyasree, Shyam Vinayan A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PALASA KSHARA BHAVITHA PIPPALI CHURNA IN NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE, International Journal of Scientific Research, [publisher], 2024, [url]

Publisher : International Journal of Scientific Research

Year : 2014

A Comparative Clinical Study of Jeemoothadi Guda Varti with Kasisadi Taila Pichu in the Management Of Arshas

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Shyam Vinayan, “A Comparative Clinical Study of Jeemoothadi Guda Varti with Kasisadi Taila Pichu in the Management Of Arshas”, International Ayurveda Medical Journal (IAMJ), vol. 2, no. 2, March -April, 2014.

Publisher : IAMJ

Year : 2014

A Review on Ageing and Anti-Ageing Measures in Ayurveda

Cite this Research Publication : M. E., Dr. Shyam Vinayan, and H., S. P., “A Review on Ageing and Anti-Ageing Measures in Ayurveda”, International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 427-432, 2014.

Publisher : International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

Year : 2014

A case report on fistula-in-ano treated with apamarga ksharasutra and Agnikarma

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Shyam Vinayan, “A case report on fistula-in-ano treated with apamarga ksharasutra and Agnikarma”, Abhinava Dhanwantari - Journal of Ayurveda, vol. 1, no. 4, Oct-December, 2015.

Publisher : Abhinava Dhanwantari - Journal of Ayurveda

Teaching Experience

Teaching Experience

Apart from being a 4th generation of Ayurveda family lineage from Thiruvananthapuram, he has more than 12 years of Under Graduate teaching experience and 10 years of Post Graduate teaching experience. He has also worked as Lecturer on contract at Department of Shalakya Tantra, Govt Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram for 1 ½ years commencing from 2008.

From To Department Designation Institution
01/08/2014 31/07/2019 Shalya Tantra Assistant Professor P.N.N.M Ayurveda Medical College
01/08/2019 30/03/2021 Shalya Tantra Associate Professor P.N.N.M Ayurveda Medical College
31/03/2021 30/06/2026 Shalya Tantra Associate Professor Amrita School of Ayurveda
01/07/2026 Till Date Shalya Tantra Professor Amrita School of Ayurveda

Surgical Expertise

He has successfully performed more than 3000 anorectal surgeries varying from Ksharasutra therapy for fistula-in-ano and pilonidal sinuses, and other surgeries like haemorrhoidal ksharasutra ligation, Agnikarma-dilatation for fissure-in-ano, superficial internal sphincterotomy using ksharasutra for fissure-in-ano etc. He has also performed more than 2000 para-surgical and minor procedures varying
from corn excision and kshara application, cyst removal etc. He has conductedhands-on training on anorectal ayurveda surgical management for doctors at different hospitals in Thrissur and Palakkad.

Clinical Experience

Worked as Consultant Anorectal, Marma and Ksharasutra Specialist at:

  • Vaidyakalanidhi P Janardhanan Pillai’s Kalpadrumam Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram, Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Nirmalam Ayurgram Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital, Kayarampara, Ottapalam, Palakkad
  • Ayur Mithra Healing Clinic and Hospital, Parali, Palakkad
  • Janamitra Ayurveda Hospital, Cherupulasseri, Palakkad
Professional Training Programs
  • Completed Certificate course in Research Methodology conducted by Center for Health Policy and Planning, Keralam University of Health Sciences in 2018, 1st batch.
  • Participated as Invited Judge for Paper presentation/Poster presentation competition held in association with “Samavartana 2017, National Symposium on Exploring the New Horizons of Ayurveda” organized By Post Graduate Students Association from July 5-7, 2017, at Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Keralam.
  • Participated as resource person in “ Susrutham 2017, a Practicum on Marma”
  • On February 15, 2017, at PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Cheruthuruthy, Shoranur, Thrissur.
  • Participated as delegate in “ARC-CON 2018” International Conference on Benign Ano-rectal Diseases, organized by Department of Shalyatantra, Faculty of Ayurveda Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, from February 22-24, 2018.
  • Led a session as resource person in AMAI, APTA, webinar series on the topic  “Ano-rectal Diseases- a Practical Approach to its Diagnosis & Management” from August 8-9, 2020.
  • Led a session as resource person in Pampa Resolute 2020 webinar series on the topic “A Pragmatic Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Haemorroids & Fistula-in-ano” on November 22, 2020.
  • Led a session as Guest speaker on CME programme organized by AMC connect team of The Himalaya Drug Company on the topic “ Holistic Approach in the Management of Fissure-in-ano” on December 14, 2020. 
  • Presented a paper titled “Ano-rectal Diseases a Practical Approach”  an interactive session with students and house surgeons at Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad, felicitated by SACTA on March 23, 2021.
Seminars
  • Member, Ayurveda Medical College Visitation Panel, National Council for Indian System of Medicine, Ministry of Ayush, Govt of India, Delhi.
  • Reviewer in Scopus indexed journals.
  • Member, Doctoral Research Committee of PhD Students at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam.
  • Member, Protocol/Methodology Approval Committee of PhD students at Keralam University of Health Sciences.
  • External Examiner for PG examinations at Keralam University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Keralam and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Completed Certificate Course in Research Methodology conducted by Center for Health Policy and Planning, Keralam University of Health Sciences in 2018, 1st Batch.
  • Participated as Invited Judge for Paper presentation/Poster presentation competition held in association with “Samavartana 2017, National Symposium on Exploring the new horizons of Ayurveda” organised by the Post Graduate Students Association on 5th, 6th, and 7th of July 2017 at Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Keralam.
  • Participated as Resource person in “SUSRUTHAM 2017, A PRACTICUM ON MARMA” on 15th February 2017 at PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Cheruthuruthy, Shoranur, Thrissur.
  • Participated as delegate in “ARC-CON 2018” INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BENIGN ANO-RECTAL DISEASES, organised by Department of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP. 22nd -24th February, 2018.
  • Led a session as a Resource person in AMAI, APTA, webinar series on the topic “ANO-RECTAL DISEASES- A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ITS DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT” 2020 August 8th & 9th.
  • Led a session as Resource Person in PAMPA RESOLUTE 2020 webinar series on the topic “A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF HAEMORROIDS & FISTULA-IN-ANO” on 2020 November 22nd.
  • Led a session as Guest Speaker on CME program organised by AMC connect team of The Himalaya Drug Company on the topic “HOLISTIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FISSURE-IN-ANO” on 2020 December 14th.
  • Led a session as Resource Person “ANO-RECTAL DISEASES A PRACTICAL APPROACH” an interactive session with students and house surgeons at Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad, felicitated by SACTA on 2021 March 23rd.
  • Expert Webinar Session as Guest speaker, upon the subject ‘MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSITY AND VARICOSE ULCER – FROM PRINCIPLES TO PRACTICE’ on 9 May 2021, as a part of Sitaram Research Foundation’s ‘AACHAARA RASAAYANAM’ CME Series.
  • Guest Speaker at National Seminar on Asthi – Sandhi Chikitsā Vijñānīyaṃ Healing with Ancient Therapy & Marma Chikitsa, Topic – Low Back Pain and Selected Lower Limb Injuries: A Structured Clinical Treatment Approach & Marma Manipulations on Friday, 16th January 2026 at SMBT Ayurveda College and Hospital, Nashik, Maharashtra.
  • Guest Speaker at CBL Induction Programme – Paadapraveshika 26 on the topic X-Ray Imaging Principles to Clinical interpretation. Conducted by Dept of Rachana Shareera & Kriya Shareera, Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Keralam, Keralam on 6th June 2026.
Research Experience

As Co-Guide since May 2018

  • A clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Palasa Kshara Bhavitha Pippali Churna in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dept of P.G Studies in Shalya Tantra, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. (Dr. Bhagyasree J S 2017 Batch)
  • A clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of Snigdha Agnikarma in the management of Katigraha. Dept of P.G Studies in Shalya Tantra, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. (Dr. Priyamvadha L 2017 Batch)
  • Effect of Vanasurana Ghritam in the management of Arshas- pre & post clinical trial. Dept of P.G Studies in Kayachikitsa, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. (Dr Najiya A M 2018 Batch)
  • Effect of Darvi Ghrita suppository in the management of fissure-in-ano. Dept of P.G Studies in Shalya Tantra, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. (Dr Aparna S, 2018 Batch)
  • Management of painful heel using Kushtadi Churna as Upanaha. Dept of P.G Studies in Shalya Tantra, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. (Dr Anju P.M 2018 Batch)
  • A Clinical Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Nimba (Azadiracta Indica) And Ardraka (Zingiber Officinale) With Ghee In Cancer Associated Anorexia. Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. (Dr Arya Sugathan 2019 Batch)
  • Efficacy Of Ratadi Varti In Post Operative Bowel Evacuation And Pain Reduction In Ano Rectal Surgeries – A Pre And Post Test Clinical Study, Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam Keralam. Dr Archana

As Guide Since May 2020

  • Superficial Internal Sphincterotomy with medicated seton in Fissure-in-ano. Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, Thrissur. Dr Deepna N P, 2019 Batch
  • An open-label double-arm clinical study to evaluate the effect of Agnikarma using Pañcaloha śalāka in comparison with diathermy in partial internal sphincterotomy and healing of chronic fissure-in-ano, Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam Keralam. Dr Keerthi M.R, (2020 batch)
  • An open label double arm comparative clinical study to assess the effect of samangadi ropana tailam and murivenna anal infiltration in acute fissure in ano. Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam Keralam. Dr. Aparna Thilak (2021 batch)
  • Combined effect of lumbosacral manipulation (marma chikitsa) and mridu virechanam in acute lumbo sacral strain- an open-label pre and post clinical trial. Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam Keralam, Dr Sruthi C (2022 Batch)
  • Design, Development and Prototyping of Chandanadi Tailam Impregnated Adhesive Dressing, Department of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School Of Ayurveda, Kollam, Keralam. Dr. Karthika Sreeja Raveendran
  • A Clinical Study On The Effect Of Kalyanaka Kshara As An Add On Treatment With Diet And Lifestyle Modification In Comparison To Diet And Lifestyle Modification Alone In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – A Randomised Control Trial. Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam Keralam, Dr Athira A B (2023 Batch) Awarded PG Star by CCRAS
  • Ex-Vivo and Exploratory Clinical Study on the Haemostatic Effect of Topical Lodhra Kashaya in Micro-Vascular Bleeding, Department of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School Of Ayurveda, Kollam, Keralam. Dr. Ramya Radhakrishnan
  • A double arm controlled clinical trial on guda dugdha yoga as an add-on to hydration therapy in uncomplicated UTI. Dept of PG Studies in Shalya Tantra, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam Keralam, Dr Deepak Thakur (2024 Batch)
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