Kishor Patwardhan

Publications

• Uses of Date Palm in Ayurveda

  M. Shanmugapriya, Kishor Patwardhan

  04/2012: pages 377-386;

  ISBN: 978-1-4398-4945-3

• "Ayurpathy" - The pharmaceuticalization of Ayurveda

  Kishor Patwardhan

  Ayu. 10/2011; 32(4-0976-9382):594-595.

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  Erratum to "the basic cardiovascular responses to postural changes, exercise, and cold pressor test: do they vary in accordance with the dual constitutional types of ayurveda?".

  Piyush Kumar Tripathi, Kishor Patwardhan, Girish Singh

  Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM. 01/2011; 2011:328380.
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  The basic cardiovascular responses to postural changes, exercise, and cold pressor test: do they vary in accordance with the dual constitutional types of ayurveda?

  Piyush Kumar Tripathi, Kishor Patwardhan, Girish Singh

  Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM. 01/2011; 2011.

  According to Ayurveda, the native Indian system of healthcare, three Doshas, namely, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, are the basic mutually reciprocal mechanisms that are responsible for the maintenance of homeostasis in human beings. Ayurveda classifies entire human population into seven constitutional typ... [more] According to Ayurveda, the native Indian system of healthcare, three Doshas, namely, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, are the basic mutually reciprocal mechanisms that are responsible for the maintenance of homeostasis in human beings. Ayurveda classifies entire human population into seven constitutional types (Prakriti), based on the dominance of any single or a combination of two or three Doshas. Considering the fact that, in the recent past there have been several studies that have proposed some important genetic, biochemical and haematological bases for Prakriti, we conducted the present study in 90 randomly selected clinically healthy volunteers belonging to dual constitutional types (Dvandvaja Prakriti) to evaluate the variability of heart rate and arterial blood pressure in response to specific postural changes, exercise, and cold pressor test. The results of this study, in general, suggest that these basic cardiovascular responses do not vary significantly as per the dual constitutional types. However, we noted a significant fall in the diastolic blood pressure immediately after performing the isotonic exercise for five minutes, in Vata-Kapha individuals in comparison to the other two groups, namely, Pitta-Kapha and Vata-Pitta.

• How practical are the "teaching reforms" without "curricular reforms"?

  Kishor Patwardhan

  Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine. 07/2010; 1(3):174-6.

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  Kishor Patwardhan

  International journal of Ayurveda research. 04/2010; 1(2):133.

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• PREVALENCE OF HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG ELDERLY: A STUDY IN A RURAL POPULATION OF VARANASI

  Sushma Tiwari, AK Sinha, Kishor Patwardhan, Sangeeta Gehlot, I.S. Garnbhir, S.C. Mohapatra

  Indian Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine. 01/2010; 41(3 and 4):226-230.

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• Global challenges of graduate level Ayurvedic education: A survey.

  Kishor Patwardhan, Sangeeta Gehlot, Girish Singh, H C S Rathore

  International journal of Ayurveda research. 01/2010; 1(1):49-54.

  In the present day scenario, Ayurveda is globally being perceived in several contradictory ways. Poor quality of Ayurveda graduates produced as a result of poorly structured and poorly regulated education system is at least one of the important factors responsible for this scenario. The present stud... [more] In the present day scenario, Ayurveda is globally being perceived in several contradictory ways. Poor quality of Ayurveda graduates produced as a result of poorly structured and poorly regulated education system is at least one of the important factors responsible for this scenario. The present study was carried out to evaluate the 'Global challenges of graduate level Ayurvedic education' and is based on the responses of Ayurvedic students and Ayurvedic teachers from various educational institutions of India to a methodically validated questionnaire. As the study indicates, the poor standard of Ayurvedic education in India is definitely a cause of concern. The curriculum of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course of studies is required to be reviewed and restructured. The syllabi are required to be updated with certain relevant topics like laws governing the intellectual property rights, basic procedures of standardization of medicinal products, fundamental methods of evaluating the toxicity of the medicinal products, essentials of healthcare management and the basics of cultivation and marketing of medicinal plants. Furthermore, the study suggests that the Ayurvedic academicians are required to be trained in standard methods of research and documentation skills, and the educational institutions are required to be encouraged to contribute their share in building up the evidence base for Ayurveda in the form of quality education and research.

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  The Ayurveda Education in India: How Well are the Graduates Exposed to Basic Clinical Skills?

  Kishor Patwardhan, Sangeeta Gehlot, Girish Singh, H C S Rathore

  Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM. 09/2009;

  'Ayurveda' is an ancient system of healthcare that is native to India. At present, in India, there are more than 240 colleges that offer a graduate-level degree (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery-BAMS) in Ayurveda. Even though the Central Council of Indian Medicine, the governing bo... [more] 'Ayurveda' is an ancient system of healthcare that is native to India. At present, in India, there are more than 240 colleges that offer a graduate-level degree (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery-BAMS) in Ayurveda. Even though the Central Council of Indian Medicine, the governing body that monitors the matters related to Ayurveda education, has imposed various educational norms and regulations, the standard of education has been a cause of concern in recent years. The mushrooming of substandard Ayurvedic colleges is the most important factor that is being held responsible for this kind of erosion in the standards. The present study is a mailed survey, which was carried out to evaluate the 'Extent of exposure to basic clinical skills during BAMS course' as perceived by the sample groups of students and teachers drawn from 32 Ayurvedic educational institutions spread all over India. A methodically validated questionnaire was used as the tool in the study, to which 1022 participants responded. The study indicates that there are some serious flaws in the existing system of the graduate-level Ayurveda education. Since the Ayurvedic graduates play an important role in the primary healthcare delivery system of the country, governing bodies are required to take necessary steps to ensure the adequate exposure of the students to basic clinical skills. Along with the strict implementation of all the regulatory norms during the process of recognition of the colleges, introducing some changes in the policy model may also be required to tackle the situation.

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• Relevance of current system of Ayurvedic education in the emerging global scenario

  Kishor Patwardhan

  01/2009

  Degree: PhD

  Supervisor: Dr. Sangeeta Gehlot, Co-supervisor: Prof. HCS Rathore

• Graduate level Ayurveda Education: Relevance of Curriculum and Teaching methodology

  Kishor Patwardhan, Sangeeta Gehlot, Girish Singh, H C S Rathore

  Journal of Ayurveda. 01/2009; 3:73-82.

  In India there are more than 200 colleges offering graduate level education in Ayurveda. The Central Council of Indian Medicine, established through an Act of parliament in 1970, supervises the matters related to education in Ayurveda. Even though the Council has implemented various educational norm... [more] In India there are more than 200 colleges offering graduate level education in Ayurveda. The Central Council of Indian Medicine, established through an Act of parliament in 1970, supervises the matters related to education in Ayurveda. Even though the Council has implemented various educational norms to ensure minimum standards in educational institutes, there has been a mushroom growth of sub-standard colleges. This has been a cause of concern in recent years. A validated questionnaire containing 2 sections and 31 items was prepared by the investigators to estimate the relevance of curriculum and teaching methodology during graduate level Ayurveda education. Interns, post graduate students and teachers were the participants in the study. About 1022 participants from thirty institutions participated in the study. The study shows that there are major lacunae in BAMS curriculum and teaching methodology. Students perceive these lapses to be more serious ones. In general, students and teachers feel that radical changes are required to be incorporated in curriculum and teaching methods. Learning has to become practical oriented than mere theory. The study shows that the literature oriented and memory oriented teaching has to become understanding oriented. Redundant and out dated topics are to be removed from the curriculum and newer advances need to be incorporated.

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• EFFECT OF CENTELLA ASIATICA ON MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI) AND OTHER COMMON AGE-RELATED CLINICAL PROBLEMS

  Sushma Tiwari, Shinjini Singh, Kishor Patwardhan, Sangeeta Gehlot, I.S.Gambhir

  Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures. 01/2008; 3:215-220.

  Centella asiatica is a herb used since ancient times in Ayurveda to improve cognitive functioning. The current study aimed at managing the cognitive decline in elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other age related problems. MCI is a serious problem which may be converted into Alzheimer ... [more] Centella asiatica is a herb used since ancient times in Ayurveda to improve cognitive functioning. The current study aimed at managing the cognitive decline in elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other age related problems. MCI is a serious problem which may be converted into Alzheimer disease. Although the concept of MCI is based on the presence of specific cognitive deficits, several studies show that these subjects can develop depression, disruptive behavior (e.g agitation, aggression). The present study was conducted in sixty elderly subjects with written consent obtained, registered at the geriatric out patient clinic at S.S. Hospital, BHU aged 65 and above. The Diagnostic tools used in this study were Mini Mental State Examination, Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily living and Yesavage Geriatric Depression scale. The Centella asiatica extract was prescribed in dosage of 500mg twice a day (1000 mg daily) for 6 months. A favorable improvement is observed in cognitive functioning, depression and other age related conditions like Hypertension, insomnia, loss of appetite, constipation etc.

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• Human Physiology in Ayurveda (Book)

  Kishor Patwardhan

  01/2008: pages 74;

  ISBN: 978-81-7637-098-1

• Concepts of Human Physiology in Ayurveda (Chapter)

  Kishor Patwardhan

  01/2008: pages 53-73;

  ISBN: 978-81- 87127-76-5

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• GOVERNANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE: ISSUES, CONCERNS, AND CHALLENGES

  Dr. Kishor Patwardhan

  This article tries to identify the major issues, concerns and challenges pertaining to higher education in Indian systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani) in the context of current global scenario.... [more] This article tries to identify the major issues, concerns and challenges pertaining to higher education in Indian systems of medicine (Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani) in the context of current global scenario.

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