NARIP Cheruthuruthy
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Introduction
Central Research Institute of Ayurveda was established on 21st of June 1971 at Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur district of Kerala. Over the years, the Institute has witnessed a tremendous upgradation in terms of infrastructural facilities and research activities. Although the institute was mostly known as a Central Research Institute for years, it was upgraded to the status of National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma in June 2017 for further preferment in the health care and research. Beside catering to the needs of public healthcare by hospital-based services, the Institute is also devoted to research in various domains of Ayurvedic Sciences. The Institute is mandated to focus on standardization and validation of panchakarma procedures with a special emphasis on Neuromuscular and Musculo-skeletal disorders.
This Institute is built on a 5.94 acre of land and is spread across various blocks. The Institute now comprises a well-established Administrative block and a seven storied full-fledged hospital block in which Out-Patient, In-Patient, Panchakarma, Anusastra, Pathology and Biochemistry sections are functioning. There is a 60 bedded Inpatient department which is categorized as male general ward, female general ward, pay ward and recently added suite rooms. Hospital section of the Institute is also equipped with X-ray and ECG units for patient care since 2008. The Institute also has a Pharmacology wing with a well-established Animal House and a GMP certified Pharmacy with fully equipped Quality Control laboratory. The Institute is also having medicinal plants garden with an average of 400 identified species.
The Institute provides hands on training in Panchakarma to medical graduates all over India and across the globe through a training program namely, ‘Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy’ (CCPT). Around 600 doctors have undergone certificate course in Panchakarma till date. Also, Institute is running ‘Panchakarma Technician Course’ – affiliated to Health Sector Skill Council (HSSC)-National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a one year applied training course for undergraduates aspiring for Panchakarma therapist job. Institute has now commenced with ‘Certificate Course in Marma Chikitsa’ (CCMC) as well. The Institute is also running Internship training program for BAMS students across Kerala and benefitted to around 2000 students.
The Institute runs a multi-specialty Outpatient Department. Around 26,21,740 patients have benefitted from OPD services rendered by the Institute since inception. The Institute has implemented Ayush Hospital Management Information System (AHMIS) for registration, consultation and effective documentation at OPD level. The Institute is also dedicated towards providing Inpatient care. In the Inpatient Department around 20,000 patients have been admitted so far and treated. The average bed occupancy of the Institute is 95%.
Biochemistry and Pathology Department is executing complete Laboratory investigations of IPD cases, OPD cases and Research subjects enrolled in various Research Projects and is carrying out research on safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs/ formulations through pre-clinical studies and clinical trials.
The Institute is having GMP certified pharmacy that prepares formulations for OPD/IPD services as well as research purposes. Research drugs manufactured at pharmacy also supplies to other peripheral institutes of CCRAS. The Institute is equipped with a Quality Control Laboratory.
The Institute has a well-established pharmacology lab with CPCSEA registered experimental animal house facility for conducting preclinical studies.
The library section of the Institute is having 3,311 books in Hindi and English. Ten journals/periodicals are subscribed annually.
Ayurveda Mobile Healthcare Program (AMHCP under SCSP), developed by CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India was initiated by the Institute in the year 2015 to accomplish the aim of improving the health status of scheduled castes population in the Institute vicinity. Institute has also run other outreach activities like Reproductive and Child Health care program (RCH) & Swasthya Rakshan Program (SRP).
In CoVID pandemic scenario, the Institute provided medical care in preventive as well as treatment aspects along with Post-CoVID care through various research projects and Institute Outpatient department.
The Institute has published about 500 research articles in various National and International journals and other publications which include souvenir on Marma Chikitsa, compilation of research publications etc contributing to Ayurveda literature.
Institute has received awards for activities that range from excellent performance from TOLIC, Thrissur, certificate of honour from Ayurveda Medical Association of India for its outstanding efforts towards flood rehabilitation, for its active participation in programs like AROGYA EXPO 2002, Oushadha Keralam 2013 etc.
Officers of the Institute from inception till date received national and international recognitions for their contribution to Ayurvedic science.
Institute has organized about 300 seminars and workshops at national and international levels on various topics. Institute has also conducted many awareness campaigns like ‘AYUSH for Immunity’, awareness classes on behalf of National and International days for public, awareness classes for students, etc.
Infrastructure, Facilities & Services
This Institute, established in the year 1971, functioning under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi is located at Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district, Kerala. After several up-gradations for the services rendered and research activities, in 2017 it was up-graded to a National level as “National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma.” The Institute is devoted to Clinical Research in the field of Ayurveda on certain disease conditions which accord to larger disease burden faced by the country and it also caters to general health care facilities for public. The current mandate of the Institute is standardization and validation of Panchakarma procedures. This Institute is built on a 5.94 acre of land and is spread across various blocks. Now the institute is being shifted to a seven storied new building which was inaugurated by Honourable Shri. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of AYUSH, Govt. of India.
The following sections / activities functioning under the Institute
Research Activities
- Clinical Research
- Outreach activities (AMHCP under SCSP)
- Preclinical Research
- Drug research
- Medicinal plant research
- Publications
Hospital Section
- Outpatient Department-General OPD, Specialty clinics like Geriatrics, Musculo-skeletal diseases etc.
- Inpatient Department- (60 bedded consisting of General wards /Pay wards/ Suite rooms), IPD resumed the services following the observance of CoVID 19 protocol, total beds for admission at present is restricted to 40 for ensuring social distancing at wards.
- Panchakarma & Anusastra department
Pharmacology Department
Biochemistry & Pathology Department
GMP Certified Pharmacy
Chemistry Department & Quality Control Lab
Training Programmes
- Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy-CCPT
- Certificate Course in Marma Chikitsa- CCMC
- Panchakarma Technician Course –PTC
- Internship training programme
Library
Medicinal plant Garden
Research Activities
NARIP is devoted to Research in the field of Ayurvedic Sciences and it also caters to public healthcare. The mandate of the Institute is Clinical Research focusing on standardization and validation of Panchakarma procedures especially in Neuromuscular and Musculo-skeletal disorders. Other than clinical research Institute conducts pre-clinical and drug research. Also provides healthcare through out-reach activity through Ayurveda Mobile Healthcare Programme and Reproductive and Child Healthcare Programme (under Schedule Caste Sub Plan-SCSP).
A. Clinical research
Since inception, the clinical section conducted more than 100 clinical studies. The following are the list of studies conducted.
| 1. Pilot study of the treatment of Pakshavadha with standard and simple preparations |
| 2. Pilot study of treatment of Vatarakta with standard preparations and simple preparation. |
| 3. The effect of Sodhana measures in the treatment of Chronic Pittanubandha and Kaphanubandha Pakshavadha. |
| 4. Evolving treatment for Pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. |
| 5. Pilot study of treatment of Saisaveeyavata. |
| 6. The effect of Suddhaguggulu and Nirgundi in the treatment of Gridhrasi. |
| 7. Effect of Vasti in Amavata, Effect of Shaddharana choorna and Saddharana ghrita in Amavata and effect of Amruthothara kwatha with Vettumara gutika and Guggulu thiktaka ghrita in Amavata. |
| 8. Effect of Sahacharadi yoga (Ashtanga Hridaya) in Khanja and Pangu |
| 9. Study of the role of classical line of treatment of Sneha, Sweda, Vireka and Basti |
| 10. The role of the drugs of Masha, Atmagupta, Eranda and Bala in the treatment of Pakshavadha |
| 11. Effect of Guggulu and Rasna in Amavata |
| 13. Study of treatment of Saisaveeya vata |
| 14. Trial of Trirasa in Pratisyaya |
| 15. Trial of Gokshura modaka in Swedapradara (Under M.C.R.U.) |
| 16. Trial of Viswamitra Kapala taila/Alcohol extract in Pama and Vicharchika |
| 17. Trial of AYUSH-57 in Switra |
| 18. Comparative study of Lohasava and triphalamandoora in Panduroga (Under M.C.R.U.) |
| 19. Effect of KH DH in Vipadika |
| 20. Trial of AYUSH-AC-I in Antifertility |
| 21. Comparative study of Pushkaramoola in Tamakaswasa (Under M.C.R.U.) |
| 22. Comparative study of Vidanga Loha and Punarnava Mandoora in Krimija Pandu (Under M.C.R.U.) |
| 23. Trial of AYUSH-56 in Epilepsy |
| 24. Trial of AYUSH-AC-II in Antifertility |
| 25. Trial of AYUSH-55 in Hyper cholesterolemia |
| 26. Effect of panchakarma treatment with mashadi yoga in pakshavadha |
| 27. The Effect of Indukantha ghrita, Bala kvatha and Rasataila in the treatment of Saisaveeyavata |
| 28. The effect of Panchakarma treatment with Sahachara, Nirgundi and Bhadradarvadi gana on Pakshavadha |
| 29. The effect of Panchakarma treatment with Sahachara, Nirgundi and Bhadradarvadi gana on Khanja and Pangu |
| 30. The effect of |
| i. Vachadigana + Saidhava and Indukantha ghrita + Vettumaran gutika |
| ii. Haridradigana+ Saidhava and Shatpala ghrita + Vettumaran gutika |
| iii. Dasamoolarishta (without Kasthuri) + Pippallyasava and Vettumaran gutika in Amavata |
| 31. The effect of Panchakarma treatment with Sahachara and Bhadradarvadi gana on Gridrasi |
| 32. The effect of Sahachara, Nirgundi and Bhadradarvadi gana on Saisaveeyavata |
| 33. The effect of |
| i. Vachadigana + Saidhava and Indukantha ghrita + Vettumaran gutika(V. A.) |
| ii. Haridradigana+ Saidhava and Shatpala ghrita + Vettumaran gutika(H. A.) |
| iii. Dasamoolarishta(without Kasthuri) + Pippallyasava and Vettumaran gutika in Amavata |
| 34. Short term research trials |
| i. Study of Anthropometry in school going children |
| ii. Study of nutritional status of Pre-school going children |
| iii. Effect of J.S. and A.J.S.S. on Rakthathimardha |
| 35. The effect of Patolathriphaladi and Panchathikta kashaya in Pama |
| 36. Effect of V.H.V. and Simhanada guggulu in Amavata |
| 37. Effect of Nimbapanchanga, Dhatryadi and Svetarirasa in Svitra |
| 38. Effect of Bhadradarvadi in Sarvangakupita Vata |
| 39. Effect of Patolathriphaladi and Panchathikta kashaya in Vicharchika |
| 40. Effect of Ayolipta Brungaraja and Vyoshadi choorna in Panduroga |
| 41. Effect of J.S. and A.J.S.S. on Rakthathimardha |
| 42. Effect of Musaleekhadiradi kwatha choorna with Chinnahuradi choorna and Chinchaphalabeeja choorna in Asthisrava |
| 43. Effect of medicated oil (J.J taila and masha taila) and Panchakarma therapy in Pakshavadha (Hemiplegia) |
| 44. Effect of prabhanjavimardhanam taila on Khanja and Pangu with special reference to Panchakarma treatment |
| 45. Effect of Balashwagandhadi taila with special reference to Shashtikashadi pindasweda in Saisaveeyavata |
| 46. Effect of Agastyarasayana and shodhana therapy in Tamakashwasa |
| 47. Effect of prabhanjavimardhanam taila on Gridrasi with special emphasis on Panchakarma treatment |
| 48. Effect of Herbal preparation in Jeernaprathishyaya |
| 49. To evolve the therapeutic effect of Herbomineral preparation, internal and external application of the medicated oil as well as Panchakarma therapy in the management of Pakshaghata/ Pakshavadha (Hemiplegia) |
| 50. Clinical trials on certain Ayurvedic preparations (external and internal) with Panchakarma therapy in the management of Pangu (Paraplegia) |
| 51. Clinical evaluation of herbal/ herbo-mineral formulations in the management of Gridrasi(Sciatica) |
| 52. Clinical trials of certain Ayurvedic preparations (internal and external) in the management of Khanja (Poliomyelitis) |
| 53. To establish the therapeutic efficacy of single/herbal/herbo-mineral compound drugs with special reference to Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis) |
| 54. To evolve the therapeutic efficacy internal and external medicine in Swethapradara |
| 55. The effect of Patolathriphaladi choorna (internal), Rasothamadi and Nalpamaradi (external) in Vicharchika. |
| 56. Effect of Dhatryadi choorna(internal) and Avalgujabeejadi varti(external) and Gunja-chitraka vati(external) in Svitra |
| 57. Clinical evaluation of the effect of single/compound/herbo-mineral/compound drugs and “Swedana” therapy in the management of Ardita-Bell’s palsy |
| 58. Clinical evaluation of the effect of single /compound/herbomineral/compound drugs in the management of Kamala (Jaundice- Viral Hepatitis) |
| 59. Clinical evaluation of the effect of single /compound/herbomineral compound drugs in the management of Khanja (Post-polio paralysis) |
| 60. Short term trial: The comparative evaluation of the effect of ‘Nasya’ with Ksheerabala taila and Pathyashadangam kwatha(internally) in the management of Sirasula(headache) |
| 61. Role of Ayurveda medicine- single/compound formulations in the management of Vyanabala vaishamya(Hypertension) |
| 62. Clinical evaluation of the effect of single /compound/herbomineral/compound drugs in the management Tamaka swasa(Bronchial Asthma) |
| 63. Effect of Avipathikara choorna in Amlapitta |
| 64. Effect of Kutajakhanavati in Atisara |
| 65. Effect of Nisamalaki in Prameha/Madhumeha |
| 66. Effect of Pushyanuga choorna and Patrangasava /Lodhrasava in Svetapradara |
| 67. Effect of Hingawastaka curna in Udarasula |
| 68. Effect of Swadishta virechana in Vibandha |
| 69. Effect of Kshara taila in Karna roga |
| 70. Action of Godanti misrana in Pratisyaya |
| 71. Action of Jeerakadyarishta in Grahani roga |
| 72. Action of balachathurbhadra choorna in balaroga |
| 73. Action of Mayoorapicha bhasma in Chardhi |
| 74. Effect of Punarnava mandoora in Pandu |
| 75. Effect of Chandrodaya varti in Netraroga |
| 76. Evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of single herbal drugs (aswagandha) / Panchakarma therapy in amavata (rheumatoid arthritis) |
| 77. Clinical evaluation of herbomineral combinations and Panchakarma therapy in the management of hemiplegia (pakshavadha) |
| 78. Comparative effect of herbal and herbo-mineral combinations in the management of sciatica (gridhrasi) Comparative clinical evaluation of shamana chikitsa vis-à-vis Panchakarma therapy in the management of amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis) |
| 79. Efficacy of Suddhabhallataka in Sciatica (Gridhrasi) |
| 80. Evaluation of herbo-mineral preparations in the management of Kitibha |
| 81. Effect of Panchakarma therapy and shaman therapy in paraplegia (Pangu) |
| 82. Comparative clinical; evaluation of shaman therapy (dasamoola bala tailam along with dasamoolabala kashaya and chandraprabha vati) vis –a-vis Panchakarma therapy ( virechana and vasti preceeded by snehapana and swedana) in the management of pangu (paraplegia) |
| 83. Comparative therapeutic efficacy of tagaradi yoga vis-à-vis useeradi yoga in the management of vyanabala vaishamya (Hypertension) |
| 84. Comparative therapeutic efficacy of vacha, brahmi, jatamansi, and arjuna (all in equal parts) churna in 1Group and chandraprabha vati, shweta parpati, punarnava mandura in other group in the management of vyanabala vaishamya (Hypertension) |
| 85. Dosha Dushya Vivechana in Hypertension with special reference to Geriatrics- An Observational Study |
| 86. Multicentric open clinical trial of rajahpravartini vati in kastartava (dysmenorrhoea) (27-05-2011) |
| 87. Clinical Trial of Punarnava Guggulu, Dashmoola Ghrita and Kottamchukkadi Taila in the Management of Osteoarthritis (10-06-2011) |
| 88. Clinical Evalution of Vyoshadi Guggulu and Haritaki Churna in The Management Of Obesity (Sthaulya) (17-06-2011) |
| 89. Clinical Evaluation of Simhanaada Guggulu And Brihat Saindhavadi Taila In The Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis (24-06-2011) |
| 90. Clinical Evaluation of Nisha Katakadi Kashaya and Yashada Bhasma in the management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (Madhumeha) – DM-II (oct 2012) |
| 91. Evaluation of clinical efficacy and safety of the vamana karma followed by Takradhara and Rasaoushadhi rasayana chikitsa in Kitibha (Psoriasis) (06 sep 2013) |
| 92. Comparative Clinical study to find the efficacy of Sodhana and Samana therapy in the management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) (09 oct 2013) |
| 93. Clinical evaluation of Panchakarma related procedures in the management of Sandhivata (OsteoarthritisKnee) (march2014) |
| 94. Clinical Evaluation of Yogaraja guggulu, Gandharvahastha Taila and Dhanwantharam Taila in the Management of Osteoarthritis of Knee (25-02-2014). |
| 95. Clinical evaluation of Prasaranyadi Kwatha and Dhanwantharam taila in the management of Cervical Spondylosis (Greevagraha) (01 SEP 2014) |
| 96. Evaluation of the effect of upanaha treatment with Vachadi upanaha churna in Osteoarthritis (OA knee) w. r. t. pain and stiffness of joints (18 FEB 2015) |
| 97. Evaluation of the effect of Jambeera pinda sweda in Cervical Spondylosis w. r. t. clinical symptomatology (20 FEB 2015) |
| 98. Evaluation of changes in Serum electrolyte level (Na, K etc.) after Virechana karma with Eranda Taila (09 APRIL 2015) |
| 99. Evaluation of Shirodhara with Amalki kwatha in the patient of Anxiety Neurosis (Hamilton’s Anxiety Scale) (22 APRIL 2015) |
| 100. Comparative observation on changes in Serum Lipid Profile in patients undergoing snehana with pure ghee in one group and Mahatiktaka ghrita in other group (APRIL 22 2015) |
| 101. Effect of Sankara Sweda with Kolakulatthadi Churna Heated in Dhanyamla, Simhanada guggulu with Rasnasaptakam kashaya in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Pain and Stiffness (27APRIL 2015) |
| 102. Clinical evaluation of efficacy of indukantha ghrita and trayodasanga guggulu in the management of Rheumatoid arthritis vis-à-vis Amavata 28-03-2018 ONGOING |
| 103. Documentation of Effective marma practices 21-02-2018 |
| 104. Retrospective Pharmaco-epidemiology data on safety and effectiveness of Rasaoushadies (Feb 2018). |
| 105. Validation and reliability of Ayurveda diagnostic methods CCRAS, VPSV Ayurveda College Kottakkal (Collaborative Research) |
| 106. First phase validation and Reliability Testing of DiagnosticMethods in Ayurveda : Grahani Roga |
| 107. Phase 2 validation and reliability testing of Ayurveda Diagnostic methods : Kasa, Jwara and Swasa |
| 108. Drafting of pro forma and manual of identified disease conditions – Amavata and Vatarakta |
| 109. Assessment of Prakriti of Apparently healthy individuals |
| 110. Ayurveda Health Assessment Scale |
| 111. Prakriti Inter-rater validation programme |
| 112. Prakriti Intra-rater validation programme |
| 113. CCRAS Collective Intelligence Project |
| 114. Implementation of Population study on the use of AYUSH interventions as prophylaxis by the Indian population during the COVID-19 pandemic through AYUSH Sanjeevani App. of Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India |
| 115. Clinical evaluation of Lashunadi Vati and Pippaladyasava in the management of Agnimandya |
| 116. A prospective non- randomised open label controlled interventional study on the effect of GuduchiGhanvati/ Sudarshan Ghanvati as a prophylactic measure among containment zone population exposed to COVID 19 [Palakkad District] |
| 117. A prospective non- randomised open label controlled interventional study on the effect of GuduchiGhanvati/ Sudarshan Ghanvati as a prophylactic measure among containment zone population exposed to COVID 19 [Malappuram District] |
| 118. Case series on Primary Dysmenorrhea with Nirgundyadi yoga |
| 119. Documentation of efficacy of select AYUSH interventions Ayush-64 and Kabasura Kudaineer in asymptotic & mild to moderate Covid-19 patients in home isolation. |
Currently 17 clinical/documentation studies are being conducted. The list of ongoing projects are as follows.
| 1. | Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of Varunadi Kwatha and Chandraprabha vati in the management of Mutrasmari (Urolithiasis) |
| 2. | Ayurveda Interventions for Sciatica: A Systematic Review |
| 3. | Ayurvedic Treatment in Hemiplegia: A Systematic Review |
| 4. | Ayurveda Interventions on Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A Systematic Review |
| 5. | Ayurvedic Interventions in Gout: A Systematic Review |
| 6. | Ayurvedic management of Fistula-in-ano: A Systematic. |
| 7. | Ayurvedic intervention of Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review |
| 8. | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Ayurvedic Interventions for Conjunctivitis |
| 9. | Documentation of Visha Chikitsa Practices |
| 10. | Systems Biology approach to delineate molecular signature of Prakriti in healthy humans |
| 11. | Validation and Reliability Testing of Ayurveda Diagnostic Tools |
| 12. | Clinical Evaluation of Ayurvedic Formulation Shatavari Gudam & Triphala Kashaya In The Management of Leucorrhoea (Shwetapradara) |
| 13. | Clinical evaluation of Vajra Kshara in the management of Aamajirna – A Randomized Parallel Group Study |
| 14. | Systems Biology Approach to delineate Molecular signatures of Prakriti in Healthy Humans |
| 15. | Documentation of efficacy of select AYUSH interventions Ayush-64 and Kabasura Kudaineer in asymptotic & mild to moderate Covid-19 patients in home isolation |
| 16. | Effect of Arjuna(Terminalia Arjuna) In Chronic Venous Disease – A Prospective Case Series |
| 17. | Effect of Shamana Snehapana with Kalyanaka Gritha in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – A Prospective Case Series |
ii. Outreach activities
Six Out-reach activities are conducted since inception and one Out-reach activity is ongoing supported by Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP).
| 1. | MCRU/Survey and Surveillance research programme, 1971-95 |
| 2. | Tribal Health Care Programme, 1971-95 |
| 3. | Community health care programme, 1971-95 |
| 4. | Swasthya Rakshan Program (SRP), 2015-2018 |
| 5. | Reproductive and Child Health care program under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (RCH under SCSP), 2018-2019 |
| 6. | Ayurveda Mobile Healthcare Program under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (AMHCP under SCSP), 2015-continuing |
Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Program under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (AMHCP under SCSP)
Ayurveda Mobile Healthcare programme (AMHCP) under Scheduled Castes Sub plan (SCSP), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India; was initiated in 18 states through 20 CCRAS Institutes. NARIP, Cheruthuruthy also initiated the programme in the year 2015 to accomplish the aim of improving the health status of scheduled castes population in the Institute vicinity. A total of 38 villages have been covered under this programme between October 2015 to March 2020. Through this programme, medical aid is being provided at the door steps of SC community. Data was collected with respect to the living conditions, geographical and environmental profile, dietetic habits, socio-demographic profile, nature and frequency of prevalent diseases and information related to health status in 05 selected SC dominant villages in the vicinity of the Institute is being collected. Screening for anaemia, hypertension, malnutrition and blood sugar levels were also conducted as per the annual targets. Propagation of knowledge about hygiene and prevention of diseases and providing medical aid at doorsteps were also carried out. Ayurveda concepts on preventive health and Sadvritha etc. are explained through awareness classes. The programme also focus on collection and documentation of folk claims in the selected areas. The Medicines for the project are Manufactured in the institute pharmacy and also procured from IMPCL, IMPCOPS and from Aushadhi pharmaceutical corporation (Indian medicines) Kerala Ltd.
iii. Pre-clinical research
The Pre-clinical section of the Institute conducted efficacy screening of 30 Single, 13 compound and 2 coded Ayurvedic formulations since inception. Additionally, the pre-clinical section has generated scientific evidence on safety/ toxicity evaluation of 29 single, 16 compound and 5 coded drugs. the current focus of the pre-clinical section is to understand the Pharmacological potential of various Ayurvedic formulations in management of Neuro-muscular and musculo-skeletal disorders as well as non-communicable diseases. Currently the laboratory facilities in both Pharmacology and Biochemistry departments are being upgraded to understand pharmacodynamics at molecular level. The following are ongoing the research activities.
| 1. | Study on Biochemical markers for Neuroprotective role of Sarasvata Ghrita in Aluminium Chloride induced Rat models of Alzheimer’s Disease’ |
| 2. | Evaluation of Vatariguggulu for anti-arthritic activity through different arthritis models in experimental animals. |
| 3. | Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic activity of NishaTriphala Yoga in Streptozotocin and High fat diet induced diabetes in Sprague Dawley Rats. |
| 4. | Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Vasanta Kusumakara Rasa in Streptozotocin and high fat diet induced diabetes in Sprague Dawley rats. |
| 5. | Acute and 90 days repeated dose oral toxicity study of AYUSH-64 in experimental animals. |
| 6. | Anti-arthritic activity of coded formulation AYUSH SG-5 in experimental animals. |
| 7. | Acute and 90 days repeated dose oral toxicity study of AYUSH SC-3 in experimental animals. |
iv. Drug research
Under Drug research section, the Institute, prepared and supplied 40 Ayurvedic formulations and to peripheral Institute for different projects. The section also standardized 72 single and 54 compound Ayurvedic preparations along with marker analysis for 14 single/compound formulations and also completed 3 IMR projects. The following are the current research activities.
| 1. | Physicochemical and Phytochemical analysis of various raw drugs and taila used in Ayurveda formulation prepared in Pharmacy. |
| 2. | “QC-Analysis, Estimation of Markers/PRS and Shelf life studies of Ayush M3 and Ayush SS Granules”. |
| 3. | Collection of Medicinal plants from natural habitat and supply to the CCRAS peripheral institutes for IMP Projects purposes. |
v. Medicinal Plant Research
| 1. | Establishment of Nursery Centre at Cheruthuruthy for Eight Commonly used Medicinal Plants – NMPB (National Medicinal Plants Board) funded EMR Project. |
| 2. | Medico Ethno Botanical Survey in the forest areas of Palakkad district of Kerala state and Preparation of Monographs |
vi. Publications
The Institute has published about 500 research articles in various National and International journals by the Scientific Officers of the Institute in various disciplines.
The Institute has published different books contributing to Ayurveda literature.
• Souvenir on Marma Chikitsa
• Compilation of Research Publications Volume 1 & 2
• Synopsis of Panchakarma Procedures
• Safety & efficacy of Panchakarma Procedures
• Question Bank for Panchakarma Therapy Course
• Marma Chikitsa-Basic tenants in Ayurveda and therapeutic approaches, published by CCRAS-2020.
Hospital Section
The new building of hospital has been constructed and inaugurated during the year 2017 in compliance with the standard norms. Further the Institute intends to have NABH accreditation. The hospital comprises of providing services to the public and conducts research activities. The hospital section is functioning with multispecialty OPDs including Kaya Chikitsa (General medicine), Panchakarma (Bio purificatory measures), Salyatantra (Surgery & Orthopedics), Shalakya tantra (Ophthalmology & ENT), Prasutitantra & Streeroga (Gync.& Obst.), Manoroga Chikitsa (Psychiatry) expertise and special geriatric OPD services. Sixty bedded Inpatient department is running with general wards, pay wards and suite rooms facilities. Medicines are dispensing free of cost through OPD Pharmacy. Panchakarma department of hospital section comprises 13 Panchakarma therapy rooms with all facilities for conducting various Panchakarma and related procedures at OPD & IPD level. Anushastra department carries out various Para surgical procedures like Ksharasutra therapy, Agnikarma, Siravyadhana, Jalaoukavacharana etc. Prasootitantra and Shalakyatantra specialities are rendering services at OPD and IPD level The Institute also avails the benefit of pathology and biochemistry investigations, X-Ray and ECG services.
Outpatient Department (OPD)
The out- patient department (OPD) of the institute caters to the medical needs of people from various parts of the country especially from the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A total of 26,21,740 patients have been treated since inception until March 2021. Other than general OPD, the institute is running a geriatric speciality OPD also. The infra structure under OPD includes screening areas, patient waiting area, reception and registration area, OPD consultation rooms and OPD pharmacy. The auxiliary services like pathology and biochemistry investigations, minor OT, ECG and X-ray are also available in the OPD.
The services of consultants specialized in Kaya Chikitsa (General medicine), Panchakarma (Bio purificatory measures), Salyatantra (Surgery & Orthopedics), Shalakya tantra (Ophthalmology & ENT), Prasutitantra & Streeroga (Gync.& Obst.), Manoroga Chikitsa (Psychiatry) are presently available in the OPD. A special AYUSH immunity clinic is also run in the OPD for counselling and providing immunity boosting against COVID -19 infections. OPD pharmacy have an ample stock of various classes of medicines which are distributed free of cost. The screening and follow up of patients recruited in various IMR projects of the council is also done at the OPD level. The institute has implemented AYUSH Hospital Management Information System (AHMIS) for registration and consultation.
Other than regular OPD services, various awareness classes are also conducted at OPD premises time to time. Some of them include AYUSH Immunity Campaign conducted in connection with preventing COVID -19, classes on different themes of nutrition as a part of Poshan Maah celebrations, classes on various themes like cancer prevention, World Health Day, blindness prevention, etc.
The students in various courses conducted by the institute like Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy, Panchakarma Technician Course and house surgeons from various Ayurveda colleges across Kerala are also posted in the OPD under consultants as a part of their training program.
Inpatient Department (IPD)
It was during 1972 -73 that our Institute commenced with Inpatient services. Since days of its establishment, our Inpatient department (IPD) had average bed occupancy of 53% for 50 beds. It was during 2007-08 that the bed strength increased up to 60 with bed occupancy of 91.62%. Currently IPD services are rendered at a seven storeyed new building complex inaugurated by honourable Minister of AYUSH, Govt. of India in 2017. The services provided at IPD over the years have been upgraded systematically wherein uniform care with meticulous standards is rendered to the patient community. Efficient nursing care and hygiene has been the top most priority. IPD wing comprises of male and female general wards as well as room and suite room services.
As per admission and research policies, BPL card holders and research cases are exempted from service charges. Senior citizens shall avail 60% reduction in service charges. Services from Doctors, Staff nurses, Ward boys, Aya, Kitchen staff and Security Personnel are available at IPD round the clock.
Since its inception, IPD services have been rendered to around 20,000 patients (11,700 Male & 8,300 Female). Treatments have been availed for degenerative and ageing related disorders, neuro muscular and Musculo-skeletal disorders, auto immune disorders, skin disorders, respiratory disorders, infertility, sports injury, anxiety and sleep related disorder, eye disorders, cerebro- vascular disorders, gastro-intestinal disorders, etc. The Institute thus provides IPD services for prevention, cure, rehabilitation and rejuvenation as well in varied spectrum of disorders and also develops novel treatment strategies and documentation policies for research purposes. The IPD also has a well-functioning pharmacy for dispensing the prescribed medicaments. There are special committees that monitor dietetics, hospital infection control and laundry services.
Panchakarma & Anusastra Department
There are 13 Panchakarma theatres wherein the treatments are carried out on shift basis for all IPD inmates. Procedures such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Udwartana (coarse powder massages), Snehapana (medicated snehas such as ghee/oil), Swedana (fomentation), Vamana (therapeutically induced emesis), Virechana (therapeutically induced purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal instillation), Raktamoksha (blood-letting), Shirodhara (pouring of medicated oils overhead), Shirovasthi (Withholding medicated oil over head and bregma), Dhoopana ( medicated fumigation), Netra kriya kalpas (Eye treatments), different types of bandages etc are carried under strict monitoring and surveillance for IPD inmates. More than 30,000 procedures per year are performing in Panchakarma department.
Institute has a well-equipped Anusastra department (MOT) in which various Para surgical procedures such as Siravyadana (venesection), Agnikarma (therapeutic cauterization), Jalaukavacharana (leech application), Pracchanna (type of bloodletting done through small incisions) and Cupping are performed. The institute has also a well-equipped Ksharasutra OT in which procedures such as Kshara sutra and Kshara karma are performed. Other Minor surgical procedures such as Corn excision, Cyst excision, Sphincterotomy and Cauterization are also done in Kshara sutra OT.
Gynaecological examinations are performed in necessary cases under sterile condition at NARIP. All gynaecological procedure like Utharavasti (Intrauterine administration of medicine), Yoni pichu (Placing cotton ball soaked in medicine inside vaginal cavity), Yoni Kshalanam (Vaginal douche), Yoni Ksharakarmam (Applying Kshara over cervical region), Vesavara Dharanam are performing in the gynaecological MOT at NARIP. Here the Physicians train the internees, CCPT and PTC students to perform gynaecological procedures confidently. All procedures are conducting at a sterile atmosphere and following all guidelines explained in gynaecological procedures. The gynaecological procedures explained in Ayurveda are very effective in gynaecological disorders in preventive and curative aspects. Approximately 4,000-5,000 procedures per year are performed in MOT and Ksharasutra OT.
Pharmacology Department
Medicinal Plants play an important role in Drug Development, as these are the source of majority of ingredients in Ayurvedic as well as Modern medicine. For successful and effective development of a drug, the basic requirement for the correct identification is the safety and biological activity. The core component of pharmacology research comprises of validation of the Ayurvedic formulations or medicinal plants by different biological screening methods and safety or toxicity studies, finding the effect dose range and dose dependent effect, generation of biological screening data for clinical implementation, contemporary scientific and pharmacological leads for important diseases of national importance based on strengths of Ayurveda and from the folklore claims.
The genesis of the department dates back to the month of August 1972, a year after the consecration of the institute. With an objective of carrying out Pharmacological and Toxicological investigations on Ayurvedic formulations, this department has seen a phenomenal metamorphosis over the years. Under the tutelage of Dr. Raja Ravi Varma, the then Senior Research Officer, the department has been quickly organized itself and started breeding experimental animals with in a span of six months. Early couples of years where mostly focused on understanding the antifungal properties of ayurvedic formulation such as ‘Majishtadhi Yoga Churnam’, ‘Amruthothara Yogachurnam’, ‘Tagara’ and ‘CABA-A’. However, with procurement of facilities for performing dose-response experiments between 1972-74, the departmental capability was flexed. This upgradation has unlocked a battery of dose-response experiments enabling us to understand the tissue specific effect of Ayurvedic formulations.
Extensive studies on ‘AYUSH-49’ carried out between 1975-77 provided a lucid insight into its anti-histaminergic potential, evident from the rabbit’s Ileum based experiments. Additionally, the department had also explored the negative ionic and chronotropic effects of AYUSH-49 which would endorse its candidature as a hypotensive agent. Contemporarily, ‘Gandhamarjara Veerya’ project was a unique yet challenging task handled by the department. Our studies have shown that ‘Gandhamarjara Veerya’ could reverse histamine induced iliac spasm. Perpetually, our department continued to explore the pharmacological activities of ‘Dhanwantara Gutika’, ‘Kandi Venna’ and a coded drug SVE in collaboration with Captain Srinivasamurthy Research Institute, Madras. As the department thrived through the years, a special attention was paid on expanding the livestock of the animal house. During 1980-82 animal house witnessed an exponential growth of livestock from 60 to 527 in order to parallel with the increasing experimental work load and research needs. Measures were taken since then in order to maintain a quantum of life stock which could facilitate a smooth research activity in the department. In addition to the rodents and lagomorphs, animal house had also housed frogs, leeches, dogs and cats in order to explore the cardiovascular and neuromuscular effects of Ayurvedic preparation.
Beside performing isolated frog heart and rabbit atrial experiments, heart rate and electrocardiographic analysis of cardiotonic drugs had started since 1981 accentuating the scope of research. The department continued to study more drugs such as ‘Vilwadi gutika’, ‘Sahachara’, ‘Lodhrasava’, ‘Balarishtam’, ‘Vettumaran gutika’, ‘Mandooravataka’ and established their CNS and anti-inflammatory activities. With a soaring research activity and a greater shift towards neuromuscular profiling of ayurvedic drugs, experimental models for evaluating anti-depressant, anti-parkinsonian, anti-psychotic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsant activities were standardized. In accordance, department was fortified with facilities for neurological evaluation such as mazes, rotarod, pole climbing apparatus and electro-convulsometer. In recent years the research focus is diversified with a special emphasis on Metabolic, osteoarthritic, neuro-behavioural and cardiovascular screening of Ayurvedic preparations. In accordance to this, the current research projects are focused on understanding the anti-hyperglycaemic effect of ‘Vasanta Kusumakar Ras’ and ‘Nisha Triphala Yoga’ as well as the anti-arthritic activity of ‘Vatari Guggulu’.
It gives an immense sense of satisfaction to announce that the department has generated scientific evidence on efficacy of 30 Single, 13 compound and 2 coded ayurvedic formulations. Additionally, the department has generated scientific evidence on safety/ toxicity evaluation of 29 single, 16 compound and 5 coded drugs. Apart from the research activities, the research staff had rendered their literally contribution to book chapters in ‘Database on Medicinal plants used in Ayurveda Vol.10’, ‘Report of Pharmacological profile and safety/toxicity of Yograj guggulu and Mahanarayana Taila (classical formulation)’ and ‘Exploration of Veterinary practices in Ayurveda’. The department have also contributed to the preparation of monographs of various herbs such as Commiphora wightii, Curcuma longa, Emblica officinalis, Piper longum, Rauwolfia serpentina, Cassia angustifolia and Gloriosa superba.
Biochemistry And Pathology Department
Biochemistry and Pathology Department provides scientific and technical support to the institute for achieving its goal. This department is a central dogma of the institute as it has a network with all other departments of the institute.
A. Major Activities
| 1. Carrying out of Biochemical and Hematological Investigations of OPD and IPD. |
| 2. Getting Research Grants and execution of Research Projects (IMR/EMR/RFD). |
| 3. Associating with Clinical Research Projects (IMR/RFD). |
| 4. Associating with Pre- Clinical (Experimental Animals) studies with Pharmacology. |
| 5. Associating research studies with Pharmacy and Chemistry Departments. |
| 6. Taking up of pilot scale research studies in institute level. |
| 7. Research on Medicinal plants for their Phyto chemical, Physico chemical and Bio Potency. |
| 8. Associating with Medical camps / Field visits of the institute. |
| 9. Project work / Summer Training programs for Basic / Life Science students of various Universities. |
| 10. Providing theoretical and practical classes for CCPT trainees in the aspects of modern research tools |
| 11. Taking classes for Panchakarma Technician Students on Clinical Laboratory aspect |
| B. Existing Facilities |
| i Fully Automated Biochemistry analyzer XL 640 |
| ii Clinical Chemistry Analyzer EM 200 |
| iii 5 Part Hematology Analyzer H560 |
| iv UV spectrophotometer |
| v Semi-Automated Urine Strip Analyzer |
| vi Microscope. |
GMP Certified Pharmacy
The prime concern of Ayurvedic Pharmacy is development of Ayurvedic formulation which meets the criteria of standardization given in API. Along with that development of novel formulation in concern to improve safety, efficacy and stability of drugs and to increase the patient complainces.
The Institute developed a GMP certified Pharmacy equipped with sophisticated instrument and good quality equipment to meets the requirements of the Institute along with other peripheral units of CCRAS. Along with OPD and IPD formulations, pharmacy department develops various novel formulation to meet the modern era challenges in concern to the safe, effective and potential clinical responses. Various goal has been developed and achieved by the department for formulation and development of such preparations.
With an objective of Mother and Child Health care Program, Nimbatiktam 200 mg capsules was prepared and supplied to Ayurveda Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram and NARIP, Cheruthuruthy for clinical study.
Under the IMR project in the supervision of Vasanth Kumar K G Assistant Director, marker was isolated from some selective plants for the development and quantitative standardization of Ayurvedic formulation.
In couple of years numerous IMR medicines were developed and supplied to the CCRAS institutes as per there demand for further clinical investigations. It mainly comprises of formulation of Kalamaricha Talia as IMR medicine under the project. Clinical evaluation of Panchatiktaka Ghrita and Nalpamaradi Taila in the management of psoriasis and supplied to RARISD, Vijayawada and Ahmedabad. Department of Pharmacy also formulated Triphala Ghrita as IMR medicine under the project of Clinical evaluation of Triphala Ghrita in the management of age related macular degenerative symptoms and supplied CARICD, New Delhi and RARIED, Lucknow for clinical study. For effective management of Psoriasis, Nimbatiktham capsule and Lajjalu keram gel was prepared and supplied to RARISD Vijayawada and Ahmedabad for clinical study.
Department manly deals with the formulation of various oral, topical and rectal preparations which consist of many kinds of Taila, Churna, Kwatha, Lepam and Gutika. Other novel formulations such as Eladi Gutika was prepared and supplied to RARISD Vijayawada & CARIRD Patiala for clinical investigations. Chandrakala Lepam was prepared and supplied to NRAIDD Bhubaneswar and NVARI&H Lucknow for clinical research.
Chemistry Department & Quality Control Lab
The Quality Control Laboratory (QC-Lab) at National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma(NARIP)-Cheruthuruthy started functioning from 2010 headed by an Assistant Director. Currently the department has three regular staffs and 02 Contractual staffs.
Quality Control lab have state of the art facilities such as FTIR-Spectroscopy, UV-visible Spectrometry and High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Trinocular Microscope, Stereomicroscope, Rotatory Vacuum evaporators beside other regularly used basic instruments. The primary function of the department is to authenticate and ensure the quality of the raw drugs. Samples should be ensured for their botanical as well as chemical integrity as per API standards. Raw drugs which meet their standards are only transferred to the pharmacy for formulation and distribution to patients.
Since 2011, our laboratory started the Standardizing single drugs (medicinal plant parts like, stem, leaf, root, and rhizome) and finished formulations (churna) for selected parameters (Physico-Chemical parameter like, Moisture content, Total Ash, Water soluble, Alcohol soluble, Acid insoluble. Further Thin layer chromatographical analysis was perform for four formulatios (Amalakyadi Churna, Balacaturbhadrika churna, Rasnasapthakam, Jwarahara) for their ingredients. Thin layer Chromatographic analysis of seven single drugs are completed under the CCRAS-Project.
In the Annual year of 2012-2013, physico chemical parameters of 176 samples of 53 single drugs, 48 samples of 14 finished formulations were completed. In addition to that Physico chemical evaluations of Neem Oil thus completed as per the API Standards and Standardization procedure of Nimbatiktam powder/Capsule successfully achieved.
As part of CCRAS project entitled “Preparation of Nimbatiktam 200mg capsule” the total of 3,000 Capsules were prepared and send to peripheral institutes of CCRAS.
During the Annual year 2020-2021, 14 Samples of 09 formulations and 246 Samples of 77 Single drugs has analyzed for selected parameters and also completed various IMR projects like, Isolation of Marker compounds from medicinal plants like Curcumin, Embelin, Asiaticoside and Arjunolic Acid from Curcuma longa, Embelica ribes, Centella asicatica and Terminalia arjuna respectively. Medicinal plants are collected from their natural habitat and supplied to peripheral institutes of CCRAS for research purposes. Hence maintain the Herbaria of collected specimens for future reference. Currently on going IMR-Project “QC-Analysis, Estimation of Markers/PRS and Shelf life studies of Ayush M3 and Ayush SS Granules”.
Achievements
1. Develop the Standardization Procedure and Preparation for Nimbatiktam 200mg capsules.
2. Final draft of CTD monograph on Piper longum has been submitted to council.
3. Physico-chemical analysis completed for various single drugs and Taila used in Ayurveda formulation.
4. Isolation of Marker compounds from medicinal plants like Curcumin, Embelin, Asiaticoside and Arjunolic Acid from Curcuma longa, Embeliaribes, Centellaasicatica and Terminalia Arjuna plants under the IMR-Project.
Current Activities:
1. Physicochemical and Phytochemical analysis of various raw drugs and Taila used in Ayurveda formulation prepared in Pharmacy.
2. IMR-Project ongoing on “QC-Analysis, Estimation of Markers/PRS and Shelf life studies of Ayush M3 and Ayush SS Granules”.
3. Collection of Medicinal plants from natural habitat and supply to the CCRAS peripheral institutes for IMP Projects purposes.
4. Assist the Quality Control Analysis, Standardization of drugs for IMR-Projects of Institute.
Training Programmes
The Institute offer Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy (CCPT) to medical graduates all over India and across the globe. Till date, around 600 doctors have undergone certificate course in Panchakarma. Institute is running Health Sector Skill Council of India accredited ‘Panchakarma Assistant Training Programme’ (PTC), a one year applied training course for undergraduates aspiring for panchakarma therapist job. Institute has now commenced with ‘Certificate course in Marma therapy’ (CCMT) for aspirants for Marma therapy as well. The Institute is also running Internship training program for BAMS students across Kerala and benefitted to around 2000 students.
i. Certificate Course in Panchakarmai
Therapy (CCPT)
As per Council’s directions, every year the Institute conducts a training program for Ayurveda physicians across India and foreign countries. The program first started in the name of Reorientation Training Programme (RoTP) later changed to Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy (CCPT).
The program entitled ‘Certificate Course in Panchakarma Therapy’ (CCPT, two batches of 3 months’ duration were conducted every year, beginning on every July and December. 38th batch of students are getting enrolled on July12th, 2021.
During the program, a daily hands on training on all Panchakarma procedures are provided for the trainees under the supervision of subject experts, Research officers and Panchakarma technicians of the Institute. Along with hands-on-training, classes will be conducted on daily basis by research officers of the Institute along with renowned guest faculties across India on Practical and Applied aspects of different Panchakarma procedures. During the course, the trainee could interact with the experts regarding the ongoing procedures. All trainees were given one topic on compilation and directed to submit the same before the completion of training.
Apart from compilation, trainees are given different exposures for discussion on applied aspects of various Panchakarma procedures through case presentations. After the course, the trainee will be able to enhance their clinical knowledge on Panchakarma procedures and will be able to perform it in a most scientific manner. Candidates are also taken for a study tour to accessible renowned Institutions nearby for adding up their knowledge in different styles of performing Panchakarma procedures and to know about unique treatment protocols and medications in practice. Also, they are given exposure to renowned pharmaceutical Institutions to know about the preparation of various unique formulations.
After a period of 3 months, assessment (theory and practical) was conducted and certificates were rewarded to the eligible candidates.
ii. Certificate Course in Marma Chikitsa (CCMC)
Marma chikitsa is one among the various non-pharmacological therapies having an important place in Ayurveda. It is based on a deep understanding of the design and working of the human body which utilizes various points or areas of the body for preventive and therapeutic health benefits using the various manipulative techniques to complex procedures. With these objectives, a training course of one-month duration for graduates of Ayurveda has been developed covering the theoretical and practical aspects of Marma chikitsa. Introduction to various traditions of Marma, knowledge of basic principles of various traditions, practical training in various techniques and advance training in Traumatology, Orthopaedics, Sports medicine, Radiology, Emergency care and Pharmacology are given to the participants. Hands on training to participants is imparted by eminent Marma practitioners from all over India. The certificate course is conducted in two batches each year.
iii. Panchakarma Technician Course (PTC)
“Panchakarma Technician Course” is a one-year, full time and self-financed training course conducted by CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. The course is affiliated to Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC)- National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC). Twelve standard pass candidates across India can apply for this course. Total 30 seats are available at NARIP, Cheruthuruthy for this course. The selection process is totally based on merit and reservation policies of Central Government.
This course incorporates theoretical as well as practical training in Panchakarma and other treatment procedures. Training is under the supervision of subject experts in the field of Panchakarma. This Course is having specifically developed curriculum. This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by HSSC: Healthcare Sector Skill Council and the assessment process is done by HSSC. The curriculum compliance to qualification pack- National occupational standards of job role/qualification pack ‘Panchakarma Technician’ QP No. ‘HSS/Q 3601 NSQF level4’. After the successful completion of the course, the students are rewarding with Certificates approved by HSSC. The course also comprises 15-day training programme outside the Institute for incorporating more practical exposure.
During the year 2019-2020 Training centre (TC) NARIP, Cheruthuruthy got conditional accreditation of Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC)- National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC).
The third batch of PTC was enrolled on October 2020. A total of 30 candidates got enrolled in the third batch of PTC- “Panchakarma Technician Course” and the programme is running successfully with all the 30 candidates. The training mainly focusing on hands on training in Panchakarma and allied therapies during morning hours followed by theory classes during afternoon sessions. Apart from this, NARIP, Cheruthuruthy also provided training to Panchakarma Technician course students of CCRAS peripheral Institutes. The course covers the following topics-
v. Internship Training Programme
This Institute is also providing internship training to house surgeons from medical colleges in Kerala. The students get hands on training on Panchakarma, Siravyadha, Jalookavacharana, Agnikarma, Ksharakarma and all gynaecological procedures. After the training the students become confident in all Ayurvedic treatment modalities.
Library
The Library and information center is a knowledge hub that provides access to books, journals, compilations of Ayurveda, medical disciplines and other related sciences
Library of the institute is equipped with internet facility. NARIP library consists of rare collection of Ayurveda books and research publications from 1971 to 2013. Library has 3387 books,10 types of subscribed journals and 2,026 different journals. Sale counter of CCRAS publications are also available in the library.
Medicinal Plant Garden
More than 40 medicinal plants are collected, identified and preserved at NARIP campus. The Institute is having a well-established Nursery center funded by National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB). This project is intended to provide saplings and encourage farmers to have systematic production and processing of these medicinal plants which can offer promising income and employment opportunities which will improve their livelihood.
| S.No. | Botanical name | Family |
| 1. | Alpinia calcarata (Haw.) Roscoe. | Zingiberaceae |
| 2. | Desmodium gangecticum (L.) DC. | Fabaceae |
| 3. | Pseudarthria viscida (L.) Wight&Arn. | Fabaceae |
| 4. | Plumbago zeylanica L. | Plumbaginaceae |
| 5. | Justicia adathoda L. | Acanthacea |
| 6. | Sida cordifolia L. | Malvaceae |
| 7. | Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers | Menispermaceae |
| 8. | Boerhavia diffusa L. | Nyctaginaceae |