Salient Features Separate chapter for each Panchakarma procedure with a gist at the end of each chapter. MCQs on various procedures given at the end of the each chapter. Dedicated chapter for Keraliya Panchakarma. Detailed Panchakarma procedures advocated for persons of different careers. Common Panchakarma proforma is appended. Various research projects data along with a few self-experiences. Equipment and medicinal plants useful in Panchakarma practice enlisted with relevant photographs
Raghuram Ayyagari, MD (Ay/GAU), MBA (FMS/DU), PGDMH (IGNOU)
Dr. Raghuram Ayyagari is currently Chief Medical Officer, NFSG (Ay), Directorate of AYUSH, Government of NCT of Delhi. An accomplished Ayurvedic physician, academician, researcher, author, and administrator, he is also a qualified AYUSH Assessor. He received a university gold medal as the topper at BAMS from the University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, and was honored with the Atreya Award for excellence in Ayurvedic practice by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) in 2016.
With over 26 years of clinical experience in Ayurveda and Panchakarma, Dr. Ayyagari has authored 24 articles and delivered numerous lectures, presenting his research at national and international platforms. He serves as a member of the Delhi State Advisory Board of Yoga and Naturopathy and is an active panelist and state-level trainer for Ayurveda and Yoga campaigns conducted by the Delhi Government. Additionally, he has contributed to paramedical teaching and training course material for the Delhi Government and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), MHRD, Government of India.