Kayachikitsa Department & Laboratory

(Ayurvedic General Medicine & Therapeutics)

Kayachikitsa is one of the core clinical departments dealing with the manag

ement of systemic diseases. It represents internal medicine in Ayurveda.

Department Focus

  • Diagnosis based on Nidana Panchaka.

  • Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni assessments.

  • Treatment of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, skin disorders, arthritis).

  • Panchakarma integration.

  • Rasayana & Vajikarana therapies.

Laboratory Setup Requirements

Infrastructure

  • OPD-style examination room

  • Dosha assessment corner

  • Panchakarma adjunct therapy area

  • Case discussion space

  • Drug display racks

Equipment

  • BP apparatus

  • Thermometer

  • Stethoscope

  • Blood glucose monitor

  • Pulse oximeter

Models

  • Disease pathology models

  • Organ system charts

  • Dhatu metabolism models

  • Agni & Ama visualization charts

Drug Display

  • Churnas

  • Asavas & Aristas

  • Ghritas

  • Kwath churna packs

  • Classical formulations

Practical Demonstrations

  • Patient examination techniques

  • Case sheet writing

  • Ayurvedic diagnosis methods

  • Panchakarma case selection

  • Rasayana & Vajikarana formulation use

Learning Outcomes

Students learn:

  • Ayurvedic clinical reasoning

  • Treatment planning

  • Dosha-based diagnosis

  • Chronic disease management

  • Integration with modern clinical tools