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Shri C.B. Guttal Ayurvedic Medical College
Ayurvedic Anatomy
Shareera Rachana
Dr Pradeep Kumar G akki
HOD / Professor
The Department of Shareera Rachana is dedicated to the study of structural anatomy of the human body as described in classical Ayurvedic texts alongside modern anatomical sciences. It provides the fundamental foundation for all clinical Ayurvedic practice through rigorous theoretical and practical training.
Students study Shaareera from the perspective of Ayurvedic classics — including Sushruta’s detailed description of Marma points, Srotas (body channels), and Kosha (body layers) — integrated with contemporary gross and microscopic anatomy.
Dr Aparna arali
Associate professor
Dr Vidya M
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Histology Lab
Osteology Museum
Embryology
Marma Science
Srotas Study
Labs
Marma Points
Srotas
Specimens
🎓 Academic Focus
- ▸ Classical Ayurvedic anatomy (Sushruta Samhita)
- ▸ Gross anatomy and cadaveric dissection
- ▸ Histology and microscopy
- ▸ Embryology and developmental anatomy
- ▸ Marma Shastra and clinical application
🏛️ Facilities
- ▸ State-of-the-art dissection hall
- ▸ Well-equipped histology laboratory
- ▸ Osteology and specimen museum
- ▸ Anatomical models and charts
- ▸ Digital learning resources
Ayurvedic Physiology
Shareera Kriya
Dr varun joshi
HOD / Professor
Shareera Kriya deals with the physiological functions of the human body through the dual lens of Ayurvedic theory and modern physiology. The department explores the concepts of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), Saptadhatu, Agni, Ojas, and their functional roles in maintaining health.
Students gain a thorough grounding in modern physiology and biochemistry alongside classical Ayurvedic functional concepts, preparing them for evidence-based clinical practice.
Dr Pushpa puranik
Professor
Dr Rashmi Patil Assistant Professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Physiology Lab
Biochemistry
Agni Science
Dhatu Metabolism
Ojas Study
Doshas
Dhatus
Types of Agni
Pranas
🎓 Academic Focus
- ▸ Tridosha physiology and clinical correlation
- ▸ Saptadhatu formation and metabolism
- ▸ Agni types and digestive physiology
- ▸ Modern biochemistry and lab methods
- ▸ Pranavaha and other Srotas functions
🏛️ Facilities
- ▸ Physiology laboratory with modern equipment
- ▸ Biochemistry analysis instruments
- ▸ Clinical physiology practical kits
- ▸ Audiovisual teaching aids
- ▸ Research reference library
Samhita Siddhanta
Dr Jyothi biradar
HOD / Professor
The Department of Samhita Siddhanta is the philosophical and literary backbone of Ayurvedic education. It covers the study of foundational texts — Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam, Sushruta Samhita, and related classical works — along with Sanskrit language and Padartha Vignana.
Students develop the ability to read, interpret, and critically analyse Ayurvedic classical literature, building a strong conceptual foundation that supports all clinical disciplines throughout the BAMS programme.
Dr shweta sindagi
Assistant professor
Dr Annapoorna Hegde
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Ashtanga Hridaya
Sanskrit
Padartha Vignana
Ayurvedic Philosophy
History of Medicine
Major Samhitas
Chapters
Branches
Yrs of Science
🎓 Academic Focus
- ▸ Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana to Kalpasthana
- ▸ Ashtanga Hridaya — all eight divisions
- ▸ Sanskrit grammar and medical terminology
- ▸ Padartha Vignana (Ayurvedic logic)
- ▸ History and philosophy of Indian medicine
🏛️ Facilities
- ▸ Classical text library with rare manuscripts
- ▸ Sanskrit language learning aids
- ▸ Seminar and discussion hall
- ▸ Digital text repository
- ▸ Research support for classical interpretations
Dravyaguna
Dr Ravi c kundgol
HOD / Professor
Dravyaguna is the science of Ayurvedic medicinal substances. Students study the Rasa (taste), Guna (properties), Veerya (potency), Vipaka (post-digestive effect), and Prabhava (special action) of over 600 medicinal plants, minerals, and animal products used in Ayurvedic medicine.
The department maintains a living herbal garden and drug museum where students practice identification of authentic raw drug materials, preparing them for clinical prescription and pharmaceutical work.
Dr Manjunath Yallappa Lande
Professor
Dr sneha M malagoudar
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Drug Museum
Plant Identification
Rasa-Guna-Veerya
Pharmacology
Ethnobotany
Medicinal Plants
Rasas
Gunas
Veeryas
🎓 Academic Focus
- ▸ Identification and authentication of medicinal plants
- ▸ Rasa-Guna-Veerya-Vipaka-Prabhava analysis
- ▸ Classical drug groupings (Gana/Varga)
- ▸ Modern pharmacognosy and pharmacology
- ▸ Ethnobotany and conservation of medicinal flora
🏛️ Facilities
- ▸ Medicinal herbal garden on campus
- ▸ Drug museum with 500+ specimens
- ▸ Pharmacognosy laboratory
- ▸ Herbarium and plant identification tools
- ▸ Photographic documentation of plants
Swasthavritta
Dr vishwanath S Hiremath
Hod and professor
Swasthavritta is Ayurveda’s comprehensive system of preventive healthcare. The department covers Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Sadvritta (ethical conduct), Sadaachara, and the therapeutic application of Yoga in maintaining health and preventing disease.
Students are trained in community health practices, health education, and public health outreach — equipping them to promote wellness at both individual and population levels through Ayurvedic principles.
Dr Gahnavi C V
Assistant professor
Dr Vani adke
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Dinacharya
Community Health
Ritucharya
Health Camps
Sadvritta
Seasons
Yoga Asanas
Camps/Year
Limbs of Yoga
🎓 Academic Focus
- ▸ Dinacharya and Ritucharya in clinical practice
- ▸ Yoga therapy for lifestyle diseases
- ▸ Community health and public health Ayurveda
- ▸ Sadaachara and Sadvritta for mental health
- ▸ School health and occupational health
🏛️ Facilities
- ▸ Dedicated Yoga practice hall
- ▸ Community health outreach vehicle
- ▸ Health education materials
- ▸ Meditation and wellness room
- ▸ Student health camps coordination
Dr vijaymahantesh soppimath
HOD and professor
Rasa Shastra covers the preparation and purification of metallic, mineral, and herbo-mineral formulations — a unique and highly specialised branch of Ayurvedic pharmacy. Bhaishajya Kalpana deals with the preparation of classical herbal formulations including decoctions, powders, medicated oils, and fermented preparations.
Students receive hands-on pharmaceutical training in a well-equipped pharmacy laboratory, learning both the classical methods and quality control standards applicable to modern practice.
Dr Mahantswami Hiremath
Associate professor
Dr Chaitanya S Badami
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Rasa Aushadhi
Herbal Formulations
Shodhana-Marana
Asava-Arishta
Quality Control
Dosage Forms
Shodhana Methods
Types of Parada
Formulas
- ▸Rasa — mercury purification and formulations
- ▸Bhasma preparation (calcined metallic ash)
- ▸Classical herbal formulation preparation
- ▸Asava, Arishta, Ghrita, Taila manufacturing
- ▸Quality control and standardisation
- ▸Pharmacy manufacturing laboratory
- ▸Rasa Shala (alchemical workshop)
- ▸Quality testing instruments
- ▸Classical Ayurvedic formulation museum
- ▸Raw material dispensary
Dr S T Hombal
HOD and Professor
Roga Nidana is the Ayurvedic science of disease causation, pathogenesis, and diagnosis. Students learn the Nidana Panchaka — the five-fold diagnostic methodology comprising Nidana (causative factors), Purvarupa (prodromal symptoms), Rupa (clinical features), Upashaya (therapeutic test), and Samprapti (pathogenesis).
The department integrates Ayurvedic diagnostic methods with modern clinical pathology and laboratory investigation techniques, equipping students for comprehensive patient assessment.
Dr Anuradha Huddar
Associate professor
Dr Suman M malagoudar
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Pathology Lab
Samprapti Vignana
Lab Investigations
Vikruti Analysis
Clinical Diagnosis
Nidana Factors
Kriya Kalas
Lab Tests
Pariksha Methods
- ▸Nidana Panchaka and clinical correlation
- ▸Samprapti (disease pathogenesis) analysis
- ▸Modern clinical pathology
- ▸Laboratory interpretation skills
- ▸Rogi and Roga Pariksha methods
- ▸Clinical pathology laboratory
- ▸Haematology and urine analysis equipment
- ▸Diagnostic case study centre
- ▸Clinical skills training room
- ▸Patient case documentation system
Dr shivakumar sajjanar
HOD / Professor
Agada Tantra is the Ayurvedic system of toxicology and antidote science. The department covers Sthavara Visha (plant poisons), Jangama Visha (animal venoms), Kritima Visha (artificial toxins), and Dooshivisha (chronic subclinical toxins), along with their Ayurvedic management.
Vyavahar Ayurveda — the medico-legal branch — prepares students for their role as medical practitioners in legal proceedings, forensic examinations, and professional ethical conduct.
Dr Deepak Mummigatti
Professor
Faculty Name 2
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Forensic Medicine
Medical Jurisprudence
Snake Bite Management
Legal Medicine
Dooshivisha
Visha Types
Visha Gunas
Agada Yogas
Antidote Groups
- ▸Classification and properties of poisons
- ▸Ayurvedic antidotes and Agada preparations
- ▸Snake bite and envenomation management
- ▸Forensic medicine and postmortem procedures
- ▸Medical ethics and legal responsibilities
- ▸Toxicology reference library
- ▸Poison specimen museum
- ▸Legal medicine case documentation
- ▸Practical training in forensic procedures
- ▸Field visits to forensic medicine departments
Dr B H venkaraddiyavar
Principal, HOD / Professor
Kayachikitsa is the core clinical department of Ayurvedic internal medicine. The word “Kaya” means the digestive fire (Agni) that transforms everything — making this department the heart of Ayurvedic therapeutics. Students manage a wide spectrum of diseases from diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis to neurological and respiratory conditions.
With direct patient exposure through the hospital’s OPD and IPD, students develop comprehensive clinical skills including Ashtavidha Pariksha, prescription writing, and Ayurvedic treatment planning.
Dr Vinuta Doddamani
Associate professor
Dr Soumya korwar
Assistant professor
Dr Vibha Manjunath Joshi Assistant Professor
Dr Yashoda S Mudigoudar
Professor
Ashtavidha Pariksha
Clinical Training
Lifestyle Diseases
Herbal Therapeutics
Case Studies
Ashtavidha Tests
OPD / Day
IPD Beds
Diseases Treated
- ▸Ashtavidha and Dashavidha Pariksha
- ▸Management of metabolic and lifestyle diseases
- ▸Neurological, respiratory, and cardiac disorders
- ▸Classical Ayurvedic treatment protocols
- ▸Case documentation and clinical reasoning
- ▸Dedicated OPD with 50+ daily patients
- ▸In-patient department (IPD) beds
- ▸Clinical examination room
- ▸Prescription and dispensary support
- ▸Seminar room for case presentations
Dr Mukta Hiremath
HOD / Professor
Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s renowned system of bio-purification therapies designed to eliminate accumulated toxins (Ama) and restore doshic balance. The five principal procedures — Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana — are preceded by Poorvakarma (preparatory procedures) including Snehana and Svedana.
The department operates a fully equipped Panchakarma therapy centre where students gain hands-on experience under expert supervision, working with real patients across a range of conditions from musculoskeletal disorders to neurological and metabolic diseases.
Dr supreet kadli
Associate professor
Dr Suhasini Mote
Assistant professor
Dr upanishad upadhyay
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 4
Virechana
Basti
Nasya
Raktamokshana
Snehana-Svedana
Main Karmas
Therapy Rooms
Types of Basti
Stages of PK
- ►Poorvakarma — Snehana and Svedana techniques
- ►Pradhanakarma — all five Panchakarma procedures
- ►Paschatkarma — post-therapy management
- ►Disease-specific Panchakarma protocols
- ►Patient selection, dosing, and monitoring
- ►Dedicated Panchakarma therapy centre
- ►Abhyanga and Svedana therapy rooms
- ►Basti administration unit
- ►Nasya and Shirodhara treatment rooms
- ►Medicated oil and ghee preparation unit
Dr Umesh
HOD / Professor
Shalya Tantra is the surgical branch of Ayurveda, rooted in the masterwork of Acharya Sushruta who is acclaimed as the Father of Surgery. The department covers Ayurvedic surgical instruments (Yantra and Shastra), wound management, Ksharasutra therapy for anorectal disorders, and a range of operative and para-surgical procedures.
Students gain exposure in the surgical OT and outpatient surgical clinic, learning procedures such as Agni Karma (thermal cautery), Jalauka (leech therapy), Visravana (bloodletting), and Ksharasutra ligation.
Dr Pratibha
Associate professor
Dr adarsh Manohar Shahapurkar
Assistant professor
Dr siddartha P K
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 4
Surgical OT
Agni Karma
Jalauka (Leeches)
Wound Management
Yantra-Shastra
Surgical Instruments
Yantra Types
Shastra Types
Para-surgical
- ▸Ksharasutra preparation and ligation technique
- ▸Agni Karma and Jalauka application
- ▸Wound care and dressing methods
- ▸Ano-rectal disease management
- ▸Pre-operative and post-operative Ayurvedic care
- ▸Fully equipped surgical OT
- ▸Ksharasutra preparation unit
- ▸Minor surgical procedures room
- ▸Surgical instrument museum
- ▸Leech therapy unit
Dr Jayashree N Bagade
HOD / Professor
Shalakya Tantra is the branch dealing with diseases of the organs situated above the neck — the eyes (Netra), ears (Karna), nose (Nasa), throat (Gala), head (Shira), and oral cavity (Mukha). Shalaka refers to the probe-like instruments used in these disciplines.
Students receive training in Ayurvedic Ophthalmology (Netra Chikitsa), ENT management, and oral health, with procedures such as Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana, Nasya, Karnapoorana, and Gandusha forming the practical core of clinical training.
Dr Gowtham gundi
professor
Dr Meghana desai
Professor
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
Tarpana
Karnapoorana
Gandusha
Eye OPD
ENT Procedures
Netra Rogas
Karna Rogas
Nasa Rogas
Mukha Rogas
- ▸Netra Chikitsa — eye disease management
- ▸Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana procedures
- ▸Karna, Nasa, and Mukha disorders
- ▸Karnapoorana and Nasya therapies
- ▸Shiro Rogas and their Ayurvedic management
- ▸Eye OPD with slit lamp and equipment
- ▸ENT examination and treatment room
- ▸Tarpana and Putapaka therapy unit
- ▸Oral health and Gandusha centre
- ▸Modern diagnostic instruments
Dr Sujatha M
HOD / Professor
Prasuti Tantra is the Ayurvedic science of obstetrics, covering the full continuum of care from conception (Garbhadana) through pregnancy (Garbhini Paricharya), labour and delivery, and postnatal care (Sutika Paricharya). Stree Roga deals with gynaecological disorders and women’s reproductive health.
Students receive comprehensive training in antenatal and postnatal care, normal and assisted deliveries, and the Ayurvedic management of gynaecological conditions including Artava Dushti, Yoni Vyapat, and Pradara.
Dr Savita Upanal
Associate Professor
Dr Bharati A Hunashyal
Assistant professor
Dr sushma Kolekar
Assistant Professor
Faculty Name 4
- ►Garbhini Paricharya — month-wise antenatal care
- ►Sodhana and Shamana therapy in pregnancy
- ►Normal and assisted delivery techniques
- ►Sutika Paricharya — postnatal Ayurvedic care
- ►Stree Roga — gynaecological disease management
- ►Labour room and delivery suite
- ►Ante-natal and post-natal wards
- ►Gynaecology OPD with examination facilities
- ►USG and diagnostic support
- ►Special diet kitchen for Sutika care
Dr Vaishali desai
HOD / Professor
Kaumarabhritya is the Ayurvedic specialisation covering child health from conception through adolescence. It includes neonatal care (Navajata Shishu Paricharya), paediatric disease management, and the unique preventive practice of Swarnaprashana — the administration of gold-enriched Ayurvedic preparations to enhance immunity and intelligence in children.
The department also covers Graha Chikitsa — the Ayurvedic understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders in children — along with growth and development monitoring and the management of common paediatric ailments through gentle, age-appropriate Ayurvedic therapies.
Dr Amith shinde
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 2
Faculty Name 3
Faculty Name 4
- ►Navajata Shishu Paricharya — neonatal care
- ►Swarnaprashana — gold-based immunisation
- ►Paediatric disease management (Bala Rogas)
- ►Graha Chikitsa — neuropsychiatric disorders in children
- ►Growth, development and nutrition monitoring
- ►Paediatric OPD and treatment rooms
- ►Neonatal care unit
- ►Swarnaprashana preparation and administration
- ►Growth monitoring and counselling room
- ►Child-friendly waiting and examination area
Dr Manjunath Yallappa Lande
HOD / Professor
The Skill Lab is an integrated, multi-departmental training facility that provides simulation-based learning for students across all departments of the college. It bridges the gap between classroom theory and real patient care through structured, repeatable, low-risk practice.
Students train on clinical procedures, patient communication, and emergency management protocols using mannequins, task trainers, and simulated patient scenarios, with structured feedback and debriefing to build confidence before clinical postings.
Dr Gowtham gundi
Professor
Dr Varun Joshi
Professor
Dr Siddartha P K
Assistant professor
Faculty Name 4
- ▸Procedure-based simulation training
- ▸OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) practice
- ▸CPR, BLS, and emergency management drills
- ▸Patient communication and history-taking skills
- ▸Structured feedback and video-based debriefing
- ▸12+ simulation stations with task trainers
- ▸Clinical mannequins for procedure practice
- ▸Emergency response training equipment
- ▸Audio-visual recording and debriefing room
- ▸Open access for all departments of the college
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