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17/06/2026

Bridging Ayurveda and Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Future Possibilities in Healthcare Innovation

We were delighted to host Mr Anoop Ambika, CEO, Kerala Startup Mission, and the team as part of their Bio-AI project initiative, exploring the convergence of classical Ayurvedic knowledge and emerging technologies.

Our research team discussed the potential of Artificial Intelligence for Ayurveda in decoding classical textual knowledge systems, advancing personalised healthcare, and automation in pharmaceutical kalpanas along with advanced analytical approaches in understanding Ayurvedic pharmaceutical processes.

The interaction highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among Ayurveda researchers, technology innovators, and scientific communities. We look forward to building meaningful collaborations that support startups in translating innovative ideas into impactful healthcare technologies.

10/06/2026

Building bridges for innovation in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical research

Our research scientists visited Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Perinthalmanna, one of our active collaborators, on 6th June 2026 to explore opportunities for collaborative research and pharmaceutical innovations

The visit included a tour of Al Shifa College of Pharmacy's research facilities and productive discussions on future academic, research, and pharmaceutical collaborations. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to working together towards impactful research initiatives, knowledge exchange, and advancing evidence-based novel Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sciences.

06/06/2026

We were delighted to host Dr. K. P. Ananth (Ananthapadmanabhan), Professor and Director of the Cosmetic Science Programs at the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati.

The visit provided an excellent platform for discussions on skin physiology and pathology, cosmetic science, cosmetic healthcare, Ayurvedic formulations, their mechanisms of action, and emerging trends in skin health research. We also explored exciting opportunities for future collaborative research and academic partnerships.

Looking forward to advancing innovation at the intersection of Ayurveda and modern cosmetic science.

28/05/2026

Could the gut microbiome hold the key to better iron absorption?

Rediscovering Ayurveda’s Iron–Microbiome synergy with Punarnavayolepam Choornam — a traditional approach being explored for supporting iron health and managing Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA).

Vaidyaratnam’s traditional practice of administering Punarnavayolepam with buttermilk reflects a unique “Iron–Microbiome Aid” strategy, aiming to support gut health alongside iron absorption.

Read more about PC here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/477201-punarnavayolepa-choornam-in-iron-deficiency-anemia-management-pharmaceutical-insights-and-biological-activity #!/

15/05/2026

We are proud to share that Dr. Sheela Karalam B, Chief Scientist and Head of Technical Services at Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Research Institute, was invited as a faculty speaker at the One-Day National Seminar on “Traditional Leads in Industrial Pharmacognosy,” organised by Nirmala College of Health Science, Meloor, Kerala. Her session highlighted the importance of integrating traditional medicinal knowledge with modern pharmacognosy, research, quality assurance, and industrial applications.

We sincerely appreciate Nirmala College of Health Science for the invitation and for organising this meaningful academic initiative. Wishing the organisers and participants continued success in promoting scientific dialogue and innovation in pharmacognosy and traditional medicine research.

09/05/2026

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
Our research team at Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Research Institute (VARI) led a collaborative study with the University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU). This study, which explores the unique Ayurvedic pharmaceutical technique “Ayolepam” using Punarnavayolepa Choornam as a model has been published in the 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

The study demonstrated enhanced iron content and bioavailability through in vitro digestion and Caco-2 models, supporting its potential relevance in 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚 and highlighting the promise of indigenous Ayurvedic formulations for global nutritional challenges.

Read the research topic: https://www.cureus.com/articles/477201-punarnavayolepa-choornam-in-iron-deficiency-anemia-management-pharmaceutical-insights-and-biological-activity #!/

Congratulations to all the authors.

05/05/2026

Iron absorption isn’t just about intake - it’s about how digestion unlocks it.

Traditional formulations like Punarnavayolepa Choornam show that 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. Long used in managing Iron Deficiency Anemia, recent in vitro digestion studies suggest increased iron release after digestion.

This reflects a key Ayurvedic principle: 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.

The Ashtavaidya system integrates digestion (Agni) into formulation science—offering a deeper, time-tested approach now gaining scientific validation.

27/04/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 “𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞” 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧?

Obesity is more than excess weight—it is closely linked to diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and poor metabolic health.
In Ayurveda, this condition is described as Sthoulyam. One classical formulation from Vaidyaratnam mentioned in Sthoulya Chikitsa is 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦 (𝐘𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦), 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 (𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠), 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚 (𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞), 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 (𝐟𝐚𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

What makes it remarkable is that modern evidence is beginning to support this classical wisdom.
Clinical and preclinical studies have shown improvements in:

• 𝐁𝐌𝐈
• 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐭–𝐇𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨
• 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞
• 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

This is where traditional knowledge meets scientific validation.
Ancient formulations deserve modern research because sometimes, the future of healthcare begins by revisiting the past.

Read our research team’s review article for more insights:
https://journals.lww.com/jdra/fulltext/2025/11002/therapeutic_potential_of_vidanganagaradi_choorna.7.aspx

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20/04/2026

What if the answer to today’s rising stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, and cognitive decline was already hidden in a classical Ayurvedic formulation designed generations ago?

Stress and anxiety are silently affecting mental clarity, sleep, and peace of mind, often leading to chronic diseases and cognitive decline.
Can Ayurveda offer a meaningful solution?

The answer may lie in 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦, an Ashtavaidya formulation designed by the Ashtavaidyas of Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala. Prepared from different parts of 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐧𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐚 (𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬), it is rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids, polyphenols, rutin, quercetin, gallic acid, and chlorogenic acid, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and brain-protective actions. Modern studies also show lotus extracts helping reduce depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances by improving neural plasticity and enhancing GABA activity in the brain.

At 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐈), our team explored Pancharavinda Choornam using network pharmacology and antioxidant studies. Key molecular targets such as 𝐓𝐀𝐔, 𝐀𝐏𝐏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐀𝐎𝐀 were identified—strongly linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and neurodegenerative disorders. Significant free radical scavenging activity also highlighted its neuroprotective potential.
Link: https://sciety.org/articles/activity/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9183036/v1

From stress and anxiety to cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, Pancharavinda Choornam shows how classical Ayurvedic wisdom can meet modern scientific validation.

Sometimes, innovation is not discovering something new—but understanding ancient knowledge in a better way.

14/03/2026

Can a plant-based iron supplement be developed using a classical Ayurveda pharmaceutical process?

Punarnavāyolepa presents an intriguing possibility.

Our research explores how this traditional formulation technique can influence iron enrichment and bioavailability through:

🔬 Physicochemical characterization
🧪 In-vitro digestion and iron release studies
📊 Analytical validation of the classical preparation method

This study bridges classical Ayurvedic wisdom and modern analytical science, offering insights into how traditional pharmaceutical processes may help address iron deficiency.

📖 Explore the full study below to learn more about the methodology, findings, and scientific perspectives.

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.08.681069v1

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