Institute of Post Graduate Teaching Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar

About Institute of Post Graduate Teaching Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar

In the year 1952 Government of India had established a research center for Ayurveda at Jamnagar. Further a Post Graduate Training Center in Ayurveda was also started in the year 1956. These two institutes were amalgamated in 1963 and renamed as Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research. This Institution is fully financed by Government of India and administrated by Gujarat Ayurved University.

This premier postgraduate teaching Institution of Ayurveda has best facilities available for teaching and research in Ayurveda. Till date nearly 1138 Post Graduate theses have been submitted and awarded the degree. Nearly 115 theses have been awarded the degree of Ph.D.

This department teaches and conducts postgraduate studies in the subjects of Roga Nidana and Kayachikitsa. It provides basic medical services to the hospital and conducts research on various aspects of the diseases. The department has conducted many clinical studies on the chronic diseases like paralysis, Parkinson's disease, sciatica, backache, joint disorders, collagen disorders, bronchial asthma, eczema, psoriasis, colitis, dysentery, acid peptic disorders, diabetes mellitus, neurological problems, minor psychiatric diseases, stress etc. Efforts are being made to understand the pathogenesis of these diseases as per the concepts of Ayurveda and clinical parameter for the research evaluation of the diseases described in Ayurveda are being standardized.

Department has established a good research laboratory for the studies in the field of Vajikarana. Many P.G. and Ph.D. level research works have been carried out on various aspects of male reproductive disorders and sexual dysfunctions. Many clinical trials on the effectiveness of herbs and Ayurvedic compounds have been conducted.
Rasayana is another field in which extensive studies have been carried out. Various aspects of Rasayana have been studied thoroughly and many new concepts have been established. Concept of organ specific Rasayana has been established and the role of Rasayana drugs like Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Guduchi, Shatawari, Madhuyashti, Bhallataka, etc in the management of chronic incurable diseases has been established. More than 361 P.G. and 34 Ph.D. theses have been submitted under this department.

Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research In Ayurveda,
Gujarat Ayurved University,
JAMNAGAR- 361 008,
Gujarat, India.

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