Conceptual Foundations of Ayurveda:
Kāyacikitsā
Dr. Harshitha K.S.
M.D.(Ay.),
Specialization: Kāyacikitsā (Medicine)
Other Qualification: PG Diploma (Clinical Research)
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Dr. Harshitha K. S. is an accomplished Ayurvedic physician, academician, and researcher specializing in Kāyacikitsā, with a strong emphasis on integrative and evidence-based Ayurveda. A Gold Medalist in B.A.M.S. and First Rank holder in M.D. (Kāyacikitsā) from the National Institute of Ayurveda, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, under RGUHS, Bengaluru. She is presently serving as Assistant Professor, Department of Kāyacikitsā (PG & Ph.D. Studies) at Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru. Dr. Harshitha has extensive experience in clinical research and postgraduate teaching.
She has contributed to CCRAS-funded research projects, reflecting her strong grounding in research methodology and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research interests include metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, liver health, neurology, and integrative medicine, with multiple peer-reviewed national and international publications to her credit. A recipient of several Best Paper Presentation awards at national conferences, Dr. Harshitha actively contributes to advancing Ayurveda through research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
About the book
Conceptual Foundations of Ayurveda – Kāyacikitsā presents a systematic exploration of the theoretical and clinical framework of Kāyacikitsā, the core discipline of Ayurvedic internal medicine. The volume revisits fundamental principles such as Doṣa, Āma, Agni, Bala, Dhātu, and Khavaiguṇya, and elaborates on the conceptual understanding of Vyādhi, its classifications, and pathogenetic mechanisms. It further examines classical Cikitsā Siddhānta and Upakrama, including Śodhana, Śamana, and applied therapeutic strategies, while integrating perspectives on Āhāra, Auṣadha, Satmya, and Manas in disease manifestation and management. By bridging classical doctrines with contemporary research trends, this edited work aims to provide a strong conceptual and clinical foundation for scholars, practitioners, and postgraduate students of Ayurveda.
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