 |
| Maharishi Patanjali |
Maharishi Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, the outstanding treatise on Ashtang Yoga (Yoga with eight limbs of stages) is known for its Sutras that are simple but with abstruse and extensive content. Maharishi Patanjali wrote his treatise to impart practical knowledge of Samadhi (Repository) through eight fold path ofYoga to the world.
To materlise the dreams of H.H. Yogrishi Swami Ramdevji Maharaj & Acharya Balkrishnaji Maharaj, Patanjali Yogpeeth-I, named after great saint Maharishi Patanjali, was commissioned on April 6th, 2006. Revolutionary pieces of work in the field of Medical Science & Research in Yoga & Ayurveda as well as in Medicinal Plants and Herbs have been run chiefly from Patanjali Yogpeeth-I. This multi service unit, spanning in about twenty acre land, has Patanjali Ayurveda Chikitsalaya having world’s largest O.P.D. of capacity of six to ten thousand patients per day, an I.P.D. of one hundred beds, Panchkarma & Shatkarma Clinics & Research Centres, Ayurvedic Surgery & Research Centre, Diagnostics & Research Centres (Pathology,Ultrasound, X-Ray & E.C.G. etc.), in the service of mankind. Simultaneously, qualitative research activities are one of its unique features to define Yoga & Ayurveda on the parameters of modern medical science..
Revered Swami Kripalu Devji Maharaj, a Brahmanabsorbed, austere and assiduous ascetic of amazing genius, founded in 1932 Vishva Gyan Mandir, later known as Kripalu Bagh, at the sacred land of Haridwar on the bank of the holy Ganga. Kripalu Bagh Ashram was the place of refuge for freedom fighters like Ras Bihari Bose and others during the Freedom Movement. Thus Kripalu Bagh Ashram has been a centre of patriotic and spiritual activities.
The vision to establish this ashram was to serve the mother nation and to guide the society. Swami Kripalu Devji Maharaj dedicated his life for this vision which has been successfully carried forward by Yogrishi Swami Ramdevji Maharaj and Revered Acharya Balkrishnaji Maharaj. It is the Mother Institute, where Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) was founded on Jan 5, 1995. “Brahamkalp Chikitsalaya” was started here to provide free ayurvedic consultancy to patients suffering from various ailments. Patients were cured using Ayurvedic medicines and practices of Yoga. A small scale manufacturing unit of Ayurvedic medicines was also established in the campus of Kripalu Bagh Ashram, which was totally based on traditional methods.
 |
| Kirpalu Bagh Ashram |
The Patanjali Ayurved College has been established with the permission of Ayush Department Govt. of India, under the patronage of Patanjali Yogpeeth, the world renowned Institution of Medical Science & Research in Yoga and Ayurveda run by the blessing of H.H. Swami Ramdevji Maharaj. It was inaugurated on 04.01.2010 by Sh. Gulam Nabi Azad, Ex. Honourable Health Minister, Govt. of India. The hospital associated with Patanjali Ayurved College is one of the largest Ayurvedic hospitals of the world having O.P.D. of capacity of 2,000 patients per day & I.P.D. of 200 beds alongwith Panchakarma & Satkarma Clinic & Research Centres as well as diagnostic facilities consisting of world class Pathology Lab & Research Centre, Imaging & Research Centre, Cardiology Lab & Research Centre & Surgical Clinic & Research Centre.
 |
The college, affiliated with Uttarakhand Ayurved University runs B.A.M.S. course. Admissions on 60 seats are given as following : 30 seats of government quota and 30 seats of management quota, all seats are filled through all India level Uttarakhand Ayush Pre Medical Test (U.A.P.M.T.) which is conducted Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun.
Highly qualified and experienced faculties have been appointed to provide quality education to the students. The college is equipped with modern laboratories and other necessary facilities for students. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls with pure vegetarian food.
The college and hospital equipped with most modern facilities spawn in about 2.6 Hectares of land among serene natural beauty, is the centre of solace for thousands of patients suffering from different curable & incurable diseases.
Patanjali Ayurved College
Patanjali Yogpeeth, Phase-1
Maharshi Dayanand Gram,
Delhi-Hardwar National Highway, Near Bahadrabad,
Hardwar,Uttarakhand, (India), 249402
Ph. 01334-240008, 244107, 246737, Fax No. 01334-244805, 240664
e-mail : divyayoga@rediffmail.com Visit us at : www.divyayoga.com
 |
| Divya Pharmacy |
Divya Yog Mandir (Trust), started “Brahamkalp Chikitsalaya” at Kripalu Bagh Ashram, Kankhal in 1995 where patients suffering from various diseases were cured using Ayurvedic medicines and practices of Yoga. Need was felt to provide quality Ayurvedic medicines to the patients to seek optimum results as results of Ayurvedic treatment are directly proportional to the quality of prepared medicines. Hence a small scale manufacturing unit of Ayurvedic medicines was established in the campus of Kripalu Bagh Ashram, Kankhal. This was the beginning of Divya Aushadhi Nirmanshala (Divya Pharmacy), which was totally based on traditional methods.
Divya Pharmacy has had the exalted vision to bring Ayurveda to society in a contemporary form and to unravel the mystery behind this haloed and revered, Indian system of medicine by exploring and selecting indigenous herbs, ancient Ayurvedic literatures and subjecting the formulations to modern pharmacological, toxicological safety tests and clinical trials to create new drugs and therapies.
Divya Pharmacy tries that medicines should possibly be available to common man at the minimum cost price. In the year 2002-03, modernization of the pharmacy has been done. A new expanded unit of the pharmacy has been established well equipped with machines based on modern techniques.
PLC controlled herbal extraction plant commissioned in the pharmacy is used for extracting from the various parts of the medicinal plant like the leaves, The salient feature of this plant is the production of medicine using latest SCADA technology under controlled environmental conditions of temperature and pressure. The extract concentration is achieved under vacuum drying preserving the maximum valued contents of the herbs.
Quality of the medicines so produced is of the highest level. This unit has the capacity of extracting from 10,000 kgs. of raw herbs. The desired fluid component is added to this extract in the process of making the medicines.
For the manufacturing processes in Divya Pharmacy automatic high speed spray drier unit, for quick liquification a fluid wed processor, tablet compressing device with the capacity for preparing one lac tablet per hour, high speed auto-coater for coating the tablets, high speed mixer-grinder, fluid wed driers and cleaning, crossing & pulverizing units have been established.
In the modern packing section of Divya Pharmacy PLC controlled packing equipment having the capacity of 300 volts per minute with automatic blister packing equipment have been installed. A utility center has been set up in this production unit which has two 500 KVA generators, softners & cooling towers including boilers & air compressors having the capacity to produce 300 ton steam.
 |
| Quality Control Research & Development |
As a result of this Divya Pharmacy has become the first medicine manufacturing unit of Uttarakhand to get ISO-9001 and WHO-GMP certifications. In the Pharmacy the international standards like Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP), Good Packaging Practices(GPP), Good Agricultural Practices(GAP) and Good Harvesting Practices(GHP) are being strictly followed.
Divya Pharmacy’s R & D department is dedicated to product development, quality control and standardization. Divya Pharmacy has started a demanding work full of responsibility and initiated a revolutionary change by making three stage standardization & clinical testing as the basis in the field of the manufacturing of ayurvedic medicines:
- Quality Control & Quality Assessment.
- Toxicological Study-Animal Trial.
- Clinical Trial.
- For Quality Control and Quality Testing the following three steps are followed :
- For Raw Material
- For extracts/ Bhasmas at different stages
- For final product
Quality Control and Quality Testing For Raw Material:
The raw material to be used in production of medicines are used only after they have been tested for their purity. Quality control of the raw material to be used for preparation of the medicines is a difficulty task as there are varieties of the herbs, a lot depends on their place of procurement, it also depends on the season in which they have been collected. To carry out this work appropriately & in an effective manner, a herb research department has been established in which efficient, trained scientists and research personnel from the fields of Botany, Pharmacy, plants, microbes, chemistry, microbiology & ayurveda have been employed.
In this Department standards relating Botanical & Mineral Identification, Adulteration,the knowledge about the mixture of the representative ingredients and appropriate amountof the ingredients for the manufacturing of the medicines is being adopted, so that the quality of medicines in every batch remains same.
1.Determination of foreign matter or adulterants
2.Morphological Study
3.R.D.
4.Solubility in different solvents like water, alcohol, ether etc.
5.Ash value
6.Moisture content
7.Oil contents
8.Bulk density of raw material
9.Comparative Chromatographic Study by TLC & HPTLC
10.ORD-Optical Rotary Diahroism-Polarography
11.X-Ray Photo Electron Spectroscopy
12.U.V. Photo Electron Spectroscopy
To carry out these tasks a laboratory (QA & QC Laboratory) has been constructed which has the most modern equipments like Oven, Microwave Oven, Moisture Balance, Bulk Density Apparatus, Microscope, Computerised Microscope, Polarimeter, Extraction, Apparatus, TLC, High Profile Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC). At present Botany, Chemistry and Microbiology departments are working under this.
2. Qality Control and Quality testing for Extracts/ Bhasmas at different stages:
For extraction of extracts in the medicine production unit the most modern SCADA controlled extraction unit has been set up. For properly maintaining quality control of the various extracts at different stages of extraction, the following standards are absolutely taken care of :
1.Measurement of the Solid Content
2.Measurement of Ph value
3.Study of the comparative TLC and HPTLC tests
4.Chemical analysis
5.Study of the science of metal formation, etc.
3.Quality Control and Quality testing for final products:
Various processes are followed for quality control and standardisation of the final products like Choorna, Vati, Bhasm etc.
1. Identity Test
Physical Test
Quantity of Medicine
Molecular Weight
Spectrum of Medicine
X-ray diffraction of medicine
Comparative Chromatography
TLC & HPTLC
2. Measurement of set Physical parameters
Rapid dissolvement
Moisture content
Ash value
Solubility in different solvents like water, alcohol, either etc.
3. Assay
4. Microbiological Test
 |
| Units |
In this way, by giving a new form to the ayurvedic medicines, a new step has beeninitiated in the direction of quality control and standardization, by which ayurveda isclearly bound to affect globally and make a mark. This will not be an effort only for thebenefit of India but for whole world and in the time to come it will make the medicaltreatment available for everyone. As the ancient sages were well versed with theknowledge of ayurveda and there has been refinement of the knowledge from time totime by the learned in the field, in the same way Divya Pharmacy is trying to bringrefinement to the knowledge of ayurveda.At Divya Pharmacy the formulations of rasrasayan vati, gugullu, choorna, avaleha, ghansatva, kwath, ghrita, taila, mandoor, lauh, parpati, pishti, aasav, arishta etc. are pure, of high quality and are prepared strictly according to the classical treatise. Divya Pharmacy puts in all the efforts to make the medicines pure and rich in quality.
Gurukul GaushalDivya Pharmacy has following Units:
Divya Pharmacy A-1, Industrial Area, Haridwar
Divya Pharmacy D-28, Industrial Area, Haridwar
Divya Pharmacy D-29, 30, Industrial Area, Haridwar
How to purchase:-
Divya Pharmacy A-1, Industrial Area, Haridwar
Divya Pharmacy D-28, Industrial Area, Haridwar
Divya Pharmacy D-29, 30, Industrial Area, Haridwar
How to purchase:-
Divya Pharmacy, Kripalu Bagh Ashram, Kankhal, Haridwar
You can purchase Medicines/ Food Supplements of your choice by visiting our Patanjali Chikitsalayas & Patanjali Arogya Kendras (List available on this website).
To purchase Medicines/ Food Supplements from Patanjali Yogpeeth, Hardwar directly, kindly send D.D. of Medicines/ Food Supplements’ price and Dispatch charges @120/-per kg. for India & 1000/- per kg. for overseas countries, favouring "Divya Yog Mandir (Trust)" payable at any bank branch in Hardwar along with your Letter of Intent and neatly written address with phone no., on our address.
You can also deposit requisite amount (Medicines/ Food Supplements’ price and Dispatch charges @120/-per kg. in India & 1000/- per kg. for overseas countries) in our below mentioned "Divya Yog Mandir (Trust)" account and send Pay-In-Slip stamped by bank with your Letter of Intent and neatly written address with phone no., on our address:
Name of Beneficiary : DIVYA YOG MANDIR (TRUST)
Account No. : 10876860012
SWIFT Code : SBININBB225
I.F.S.C./ R.T.G.S. : SBIN0012228
Name of Bank : State Bank of India, Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note : Medicines and Herbal Products mentioned above are tested in the laboratory of Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved. The dose and the mode of administration of particular medicine can be changed according to the nature of disease and the patient. If after the intake of medicine any patient suffers from heating sensation and diarrhoea then the dose should be reduced to half or one-fourth. In the cases of acute, chronic and incurable diseases, it is necessary to consult the physician before starting the medicine. For the attainment of full benefit, regular practice of Yoga & Pranayam (breathing exercise) taught by his holiness Swami Ramdevji is adviced with the intake of medicine.
Online purchase facility is available at http://healthservices.divyayoga.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Department of Yoga Research & Development
PAST RESEARCH
In the last four years Divya Yog Mandir (Trust)- Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar initiated scientific research on Yoga with a special emphasis on Pranayam as taught by H.H. Swami Ramdevji.
This research effort culminated in a book ‘Yoga In Synergy With Medical Science’ authored by Pujya Acharya Balkrishnakji. (Divya Prakashan, Divya Yog Mandir, Trust, Haridwar, India, 2007). The research is detailed in Chapters 5 and 6.
1. The first set of studies were conducted in a series of Residential Camps at Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar. The participants were patients with a wide range of illnesses, specially targeting (i) obesity, (ii) diabetes, and (iii) hypertension. Medical professionals from national and state government medical institutions were involved in these trials which may be described as ‘prospective non-controlled trials’. To offset the disadvantage of having no control group the trials included large numbers of participants, of both sexes, and varying ages ranging between 1304 and 1868.
Many of the variables (such as pulmonary function tests, blood pressure levels, serum lipid profile, electrocardiogram abnormalities) studied have been reported in earlier trials investigating the effects of Yoga. However an interesting feature of these trials is that results were presented in terms of number of persons who showed an improvement/ who worsened/ or who showed no change.
Given the large numbers of participants this is an interesting innovation in approaching pre-post intervention analysis. Most of the variables did show that patients shifted towards improvement following Yoga. The book also presents a brief discussion on the possible mechanisms underlying the improvement.
2. Another trial was conducted on 128 out-patients department patients who presented with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Assessments were pre-post 40 days of Yoga. This was a prospective, non-controlled, longitudinal trial. Bone mineral density was found to improve after Yoga.
3. Yoga for sports participants – was the third study, carried out on team members of the football team who later played for the World Cup. The physical fitness and exercise performance were assessed with standard variables at the beginning and end of a7-day intensive Yoga training. The results suggested that the training was beneficial and improved various aspects of physical fitness and exercise performance.
4. A separate set of studies were conducted in the United Kingdom (the U.K.) which looked at the effect of Yoga for the most prevalent problems there, such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, among others. This prevalence was mainly true for specific sub-categories of the Indian immigrant population.
Here also, prospective, short-duration, intensive, non-controlled trials showed that Yoga practice was clinically useful.
5. A controlled trial was conducted on 119 participants in a 10-day Yoga Camp, with a follow-up after 3 months. This trial was conducted with Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore; Sanjay Gandhi Medical Institute, Lucknow, and Sahara India Medical Institute, Lucknow.
Participants were assigned to two groups by the experimenter: Yoga and non-Yoga, control. The variables studied included hormones (e.g., cortisol, endorphins, prolactin); body mass index, polygraph recordings of the heart rate, breath rate, stress indicators (such as skin resistance and cutaneous blood flow), as well as performance in tasks for attention, concentration, and muscle fatigue.
These data were amenable to statistical analysis and the results are presented in detail (pages 172-196). The short term (10 days) and 3 month followup showed various neuroendocrine, autonomic, and performance-related benefits of Yoga.
6. A large scale survey was conducted on 84,663 people from across the sub-continent to assess their attitudes towards various aspects of lifestyle and Yoga. It was of great interest to note that the sample was variegated and representative, including almost comparable numbers of people of both genders. Different age groups, levels of education, occupations, and economic status, as well as their residence in urban or rural areas. This was important to note as this was not a systematic randomized selection; nonetheless it appeared adequately representative. A surprisingly large number of participants mentioned that they were regularly practicing Yoga (81.9%).
This large scale survey also examined the time of the day people were most likely to practice Yoga , the conditions which improved the most and other interesting facts (e.g., a shift in attitude with better respect for older people after practicing Yoga ) or a greater likelihood of stopping the consumption of fast food). Approximately 83 percent reported that they believed that Patanjali Yogpeeth had played a definite role in establishing Yoga as a science.
Finally, Chapter 8 has a vast number of detailed testimonials from people who have benefited from Yoga practice as taught by Swami Ramdevji, most often in the Yoga Camps. These cover widely differing conditions and include cancer, degenerative disorders, as well as the to-be-expected conditions such as obesity.
PRESENT RESEARCH (2007-2009)
ABOUT US
Vision
Patanjali Yoga and Ayurveda Anusandhan Sansthan is committed to scientifically evaluate the physiological and clinical effects of Yoga and Pranayam as taught by Swami Ramdevji and the Ayurvedic medicines formulated by Acharya Balakrishanji.
THE TEAM
Under the Chairmanship of Acharya Balkrishanji, a team of reputed Yoga Scientists has been formed to carry forward the work of Yoga research in Patanjali Yogpeeth.
Dr. Shirley Telles, M.B.B.S., M.Phil., Ph.D.(Neurophysiology), D.Sc. (Yoga), a world renowed name in the field of Yoga research has been working as Chief Research Consultant for Patanjali Yogpeeth.
INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE:
The IEC has been formed according to the guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi and meets every 6 months or as required. All clinical trials are registered with the Clinical Trials Registry of India.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR YOGA AND PRANAYAM RESEARCH:
A National and an International Advisory committee have been established.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Research Areas
1. Physiological effects of Yoga (emphasizing the techniques of Swami Ramdev) we would use a 16 channel polygraph (to measure the BP non-invasively, the cardiac output, the heart rate variability, respiration, blood flow to the periphery, and electrodermal activity. We also record basal metabolic rate, and lung functions. Our biochemical assessments include routine investigations (e.g., the lipid profile) as well as other hormones such as leptin and ghrelin).
2. Skill, perception & cognition following yoga. Applications in education and specific occupations. For e.g.,the armed forces, in children who are slow learners.
3. Yoga as a therapy
• Single group trials
• RCTs
4. Yoga and rehabilitation
•Medical (e.g., for persons following stroke.)
• Social: e.g., survivors of the 2008 Bihar floods
5. Yoga, ayurveda and related areas e.g., Use of Ayruveda in promoting dental health and preventing caries.
6. Basic physiology e.g., comparing body composition in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and in normals.
The Department has taken advantage of the fact that large numbers of healthy persons and patients attend the Yoga camps here. Hence we are developing databases of various physiological and attitude/behavior related-data to contribute to norms in the Indian population
Research Projects
COMPLETED PROJECTS
1. Field studies on the effects of pranayam camps (Yoga vijan shivir) were conducted in collaboration with local medical institutions viz., Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow and Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation [A Yoga University], Bangalore.
2. Effects of a ‘7 day residential Yoga camp were studied in persons with varied psychosomatic illnesses.
3. Effect of two pranayama techniques in experienced Yoga teachers were studied on attentional tasks in medical students, middle aged and older adults and in children.
4. Effect of Yoga on physical fitness, work performance and psychological stress in new army recruits [Collaborative Project with Bengal Engineering Group & Center, Roorkee and Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation [A Yoga University], Bangalore].
5. Effect of Yoga on physical fitness, mental health, scholastic performance, vision and oral hygiene in children at a residential school:
A randomized longitudinal study. A multi-disciplinary project between Dept. of Yoga Research, Dental Sciences and Opthalmology in collaboration with Divya Prema Seva Mission, Haridwar].
CENTRALIZED RESEARCH FACILITIES
1. Centralized Facility for Biochemistry, Haematology, Histopathology and Serology
2. Centralized Facility for Microbiology and Cytobiochemistry
3. Centralized Facility for Panchakarma
4. Centralized Facility for Dental Sciences
5. Centralized Facility for Opthalomology
6. Centralized Facility for Medical Imaging
7. Centralized Facility for Cardio-respiratory diagnostic services
8. Centralized Facility for Medical Library and Information
9. Centralized Facility for Medicinal Herbarium
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The Department conducts one day seminars and longer duration workshops. Between May 23 – June 5, 2009 the Dept is conducting a course on “Advanced Training in Yoga Research”, attended by scientists from other yoga institutions .
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS IN YOGA RESEARCH
[All indexed in Pubmed/Index Medicus and /or PsycInfo; author for correspondence underlined]
1. Subramanya, P. and Telles, S. (2009). Midlatency auditory evoked potentials following two yoga-based relaxation techniques. EEG Clin Neuroscience [In Press].
2. Patra, S. and Telles, S. (2009). Positive impact of cyclic meditation on subsequent sleep. Medical Science Monitor [In Press].
3. Telles, S., Dash, M. and Naveen, K.V. (2009). Effect of yoga on musculoskeletal discomfort and motor functions in professional computer users. Work [In Press].
4. Joshi, M. and Telles, S. (2009). A non-naïve, non-randomized controlled trial of kapalabhati (high frequency yoga breathing) on the P300 in normal volunteers. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine [In Press].
5. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V. and Balkrishna, A. (2009). Use of ayurveda in promoting dental health and preventing dental caries. Indian Journal of Dental Research [In Press].
6. Telles, S. and Naveen, K.V. (2008). Voluntary breath regulation in Yoga: Its relevance and physiological effects. Biofeedback, 36(2):70-73.
7. Joshi, M. and Telles, S. (2008). Immediate effects of right and left nostril breathing on verbal and spatial scores. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 52(2):197-200.
8. Raghuraj, P. and Telles, S. (2008). Immediate effect of specific nostril manipulating yoga breathing practices on autonomic and respiratory variables. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 33(2):65-75.
9. Chatterjee, S., Chowdhary, N., Pednekar, S., Cohen, A., Andrew, G., Araya, R., Simon, G., King, M., Kerkwood, B., Weiss, H., Verdeli, H., Clougherty, K., Telles, S. and Patel, V. (2008). Integrating evidence based treatments for common mental disorders in routine primary care: feasibility and acceptability of the MANAS intervention in Goa, India. World Psychiatry (In Press).
10. Rao, R.M., Telles, S., Nagendra, H.R., Nagarathna, R., Gopinath, K., Srinath, S. and Chandrashekara, C. (2008). Effects of yoga on natural killer cell counts in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment. Medical Science Monitor, 13(2): LE 3-4.
11. Telles, S., Raghuraj, P., Arankalle, D. and Naveen, K.V. (2008). Immediate effect of high-frequency yoga breathing on attention. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 62(1): 20-22.
12. Telles S, Puthige R, and Visweswaraiah N. (2007).An ayurvedic basis for using honey to treat herpes. Medical Science Monitor, 13(11):LE17-17.
13. Padmasri, G. and Telles, S. (2007). Frontalis EMG amplitude changes during yoga relaxation based on initial levels. Journal of Indian Psychology, 25(1-2): 16-23.
14. Telles, S., Srividya, N. and Naveen, K.V. (2007). A comparison of the bilateral elbow joint position sense in yoga and non-yoga practitioners. Journal of Indian Psychology, 25(1-2): 1-5.
15. Telles, S ., Naveen, K.V. and Das, M. (2007). Yoga reduces the symptoms of distress in the tsunami survivors in the Andman Islands. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 4: 503-509.
16. Telles, S., Raghuraj, P., Maharana, S. and Nagendra H.R. (2007). Immediate effect of three breathing techniques on performance in a letter cancellation task. Psychological reports. Psychological reports. 104,1289-1296.
17. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (2007). Effects of Yoga and an ayurveda preparation on gait, balance and mobility in older persons. Medical Science Monitor, 13(12): LE 19-20.
18. Sarang, S.P and Telles, S. (2007). Immediate effect of two yoga-based relaxation techniques on performance in a letter cancellation task. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 105, 379-385.
19. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (2007). Effect of two ancient Indian interventions on depression scores in an institutionalized older population. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33 (2)17-23.
20. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (2006). Pulmonary functions following yoga in a community dwelling geriatric population in India. Journal of Indian Psychology, 24(1) 17-25.
21. Sarang, S.P and Telles, S. (2006). Cyclic meditation – a moving meditation – reduces energy expenditure more than supine rest. Journal of Indian Psychology, 24(2) 44-51.
22. Telles, S. and Naveen, K.V. (2006). Effect of yoga on somatic indicators of distress in professional computer users. Medical Science Monitor, 12(10): LE 21-22.
23. Sarang, S.P and Telles, S. (2006). Changes in P300 following two yoga relaxation techniques. International Journal of Neuroscience 16(12):1419-30.
24. Telles, S., Dash, M., Manjunath, N.K., Deginal, R. and Naveen, K.V. (2006). Effect of yoga on visual perception and visual strain. Journal of Modern Optics 54 :( 7-9) 1379-1383.
25. Telles, S. and Naveen K.V. (2006). Comments to: Health realization/Innate health: Can a quiet mind and a positive feeling state be accessible over the lifespan without stress-relief techniques? Medical Science Monitor, 12(6): 13.
26. Telles, S., Naveen, K.V., Dash, M., Deginal, R. and Manjunath N.K. (2006). Effect of yoga on self-rated visual discomfort in computer users. Head and Face Medicine 50 (2): 187-190.
27. Sarang, S.P and Telles, S. (2006). Oxygen consumption and respiration during and after two yoga relaxation techniques. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 31(2):143-53.
28. Sarang, S.P and Telles, S. (2006). Changes in heart rate variability during and after two yoga based relaxation techniques. International Journal of Stress Management 13(4), 460-475.
29. Telles, S., Dash, M. and Naveen, K.V. (2006). Emotional impact following the tsunami in endogenous people and mainland settlers in the Andaman islands. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences 60(2):70-1.
30. Telles, S., Raghuraj, P., Ghosh, A. and Nagendra, H.R. (2006). Effect of yoga on performance in a mirror tracing task. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 50 (2): 187-190.
31. Telles, S. (2005). Oriental approaches to masculine and feminine subtle energy principles. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 100: 292-294.
32. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (2005). Influence of yoga and ayurveda on self rated sleep in a geriatric population. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 121: 683-690.
33. Telles, S., Mahapatra, R.S. and Naveen, K.V. (2005). Heart rate variability spectrum during Vipassana mindfulness meditation. Journal of Indian Psychology, 23(2): 1-5.
34. Raghuraj, P. and Telles, S. (2004). Right nostril yoga breathing influences ipsilateral components of middle latency auditory evoked potentials. Neurological Sciences, 25(5): 274-280.
35. Telles, S., Joshi, M., Dash, M., Raghuraj, P., Naveen, K.V. and Nagendra, H.R. (2004). An evaluation of the ability to voluntarily reduce the heart rate after a month of yoga practice. Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science, 39(2): 119-125.
36. Telles, S., Deginal, R. and Hutchappa, L. (2004). Awareness of computer use related health risks in software companies in Bangalore. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 58(5): 212-213.
37. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (2004). Spatial and verbal memory test scores following yoga and fine arts camps for school children. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 48(3): 353-356.
38. Telles, S. and Naveen, K.V. (2004). Changes in middle latency auditory evoked potentials during meditation. Psychological Reports, 94: 398-400.
39. Naveen, K.V. and Telles, S. (2004). Randomized trial of yoga as a complementary therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis. Respirology, 9: 96-101.
40. Naveen, K.V. and Telles, S. (2003). Yoga and psychosis: risks and therapeutic potential. Journal of Indian Psychology, 21(1): 34-37.
41. Raghuraj, P. and Telles, S. (2003). A randomized trial comparing the effects of yoga and physical activity programs on depth perception in school children. Journal of Indian Psychology, 21(2): 54-60.
42. Naveen, K.V. and Telles, S. (2003). Sensory perception during sleep and meditation: common features and differences. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 96: 810-811.
43. Raghuraj, P. and Telles, S. (2003). Effect of yoga based and forced uni-nostril breathing on the autonomic nervous system. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 96: 79-80.
44. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (2003). Effect of sirsasan (head stand) practice on autonomic and respiratory variables. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 47(1): 34-42.
45. Raghuraj, P. and Telles, S. (2002). Improvement in spatial and temporal measures of visual perception following yoga training. Journal of Indian Psychology, 20(1): 23-31.
46. Telles, S. and Vani, R. (2002). Reduction in voluntary pulse rate reduction achieved following yoga training. International Journal of Stress Management, 9(3): 236-239.
47. Vempati, R. P. and Telles, S. (2002). Yoga based guided relaxation reduces sympathetic activity in subjects based on baseline levels. Psychological Reports, 90: 487-494.
48. Manjunath, N. K. and Telles, S. (2001). Improved performance in the Tower of London Test following yoga. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 45(3): 351- 354.
49. Dash, M. and Telles, S. (2001). Improvement in hand grip strength in normal volunteers and rheumatoid arthritis patients following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 45(3): 355- 360.
50. Vempati, R. P. and Telles, S. (2000). Baseline occupational stress levels and physiological responses to a two-day stress management program. Journal of Indian Psychology, 18 (1 & 2): 33-37.
51. Telles, S., Reddy, S.K. and Nagendra, H.R. (2000). Oxygen consumption and respiration following two yoga relaxation techniques. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 25(4): 221-227.
52. Telles, S., Vempati, R.P. and Reddy, S.K. (2000). Effect of yoga training on maze learning. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 44(2): 197-201.
53. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (1999). Factors influencing changes in tweezer dexterity scores following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 43(2): 225-229.
54. Naveen, K.V., Nagendra, H.R., Garner, C. and Telles, S. (1999). Transcranial doppler sonography in different physiological conditions. Neurology India , 47:249.
55. Naveen, K.V. and Telles, S. (1999). Sudomotor sympathetic hypofunction in Down’s syndrome. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 43(4): 463-466.
56. Dash, M. and Telles, S. (1999). Motor speed based on a finger tapping task following yoga. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 43(3): 458-462.
57. Vempati, R.P. and Telles, S. (1999). Yoga based relaxation versus supine rest: a study of oxygen consumption, breath rate and volume & autonomic measures. Journal of Indian Psychology, 17(2): 46-52.
58. Telles, S. and Srinivas, R.B. (1999). Autonomic and respiratory measures in children with impaired vision following yoga and physical activity programs. International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health, 4(2): 117-122.
59. Manjunath, N.K. and Telles, S. (1999). Improvement in visual perceptual sensitivity in children following yoga training. Journal of Indian Psychology, 17 (2): 41-45.
60. Raghuraj, P., Ramakrishnan, A.G., Nagendra, H.R. and Telles, S. (1998). Effect of two selected yoga-breathing techniques on heart rate variability. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 42(4): 467-472.
61. Manjunath, N.K., Nirmala, K.S., Srinivasa, R., Nagendra, H.R. and Telles, S. (1998). Shorter latencies of middle latency auditory evoked potentials in congenitally blind and normal sighted subjects. International Journal of Neuroscience, 95: 173-181.
62. Naveen, K.V., Srinivas, R., Nirmala, K.S., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H.R. and Telles, S. (1998). Differences between congenitally blind and normal sighted subjects in the P1 component of middle latency auditory evoked potentials. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 86: 1192-1194.
63. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra, H.R. (1998). Autonomic changes while mentally repeating two syllables – one meaningful and the other neutral. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 42(1): 57-63.
64. Naveen, K.V., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H.R. and Telles, S. (1997). Yoga breathing through a particular nostril increases spatial memory scores without lateralized effects. Psychological Reports, 81: 555-561.
65. Raghuraj, P.and and Telles, S. (1997). Muscle power, dexterity skill and visual perception in community home girls trained yoga or sports and in regular school girls. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41 (4): 409-415.
66. Naveen, K.V., Srinivas, R.S., Nirmala, K.S., Nagendra, H.R. and, Telles S. (1997). Middle latency auditory evoked potentials in congenitally blind and normal sighted subjects. International Journal of Neurosciences, 90(1-2): 105-111.
67. Raghuraj, P., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H.R. and Telles, S. (1997). Pranayama increases grip strength without lateralized effects. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(2): 129-133, cited in the European Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 7(5): 161.
68. Ramana Vani, P., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H.R. and Telles, S. (1997). Progressive increase in critical flicker fusion frequency following yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(2): 71-74.
69. Telles, S. and Naveen, K.V. (1997). Yoga for rehabilitation: an overview. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 51(4): 123-127.
70. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R. Ramana Vani, P. and Nagendra, H.R. (1997). A combination of focusing and defocusing through yoga reduces optical illusion more than focusing alone. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 41(2): 179-182.
71. Telles, S., Narendran, S., Raghuraj, P. Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra, H.R. (1997). Comparison of changes in autonomic and respiratory parameters of girls after yoga and games at a community home. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 84: 251-257.
72. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra, H.R. (1996). Physiological measures during right nostril breathing. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2(4): 479-484.
73. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra, H.R. (1995) Improvement in visual perception following yoga training. Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(1): 30-32.
74. Telles, S ., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra, H.R. (1995). Autonomic changes during ‘OM’ meditation. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 39(4): 418-420.
75. Telles, S., Hanumanthaiah, B.H., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra H.R (1994). Plasticity of motor control systems demonstrated by yoga training. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 38(2): 143-144.
76. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra H.R (1994). Breathing through a particular nostril can alter metabolism and autonomic activities. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 38(2): 133-137.
77. Telles, S., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra H.R. (1994). Alterations in auditory middle latency evoked potentials during meditation on a meaningful symbol ‘OM’. International Journal of Neuroscience, 76: 87-93.
78. Telles, S. , Hanumanthaiah, B., Nagarathna, R. and Nagendra H.R. (1993). Improvement in static motor performance following yogic training of school children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76: 1264-1266.
79. Telles, S . and Desiraju, T. (1993). Recording of auditory middle latency evoked potentials during the practice of meditation with the syllable ‘OM’. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 98(B): 237-239.
80. Telles, S ., Nagarathna, R., Nagendra, H.R. and Desiraju, T. (1993). Physiological changes in sports teachers following 3 months of training in yoga. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 47(10): 235-238.
81. Telles, S . and Desiraju, T. (1993). Autonomic changes in Brahmakumaris raja yoga meditation. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 15: 147-152.
82. Telles, S., Joseph, C., Venkatesh, S. and Desiraju, T. (1992). Alteration of auditory middle latency evoked potentials during yogic consciously regulated breathing and attentive state of mind. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 14: 189-198.
83. Telles, S. and Desiraju, T. (1992). Heart rate alterations in different types of pranayamas. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 36 (4): 287-288.
84. Telles, S. and Desiraju, T. (1992). Heart rate and respiratory changes accompanying yogic conditions of single thought and thoughtless states. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 36 (4): 293-294.
85. Telles, S. and Desiraju, T. (1991). Oxygen consumption during pranayamic type of very slow-rate breathing. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 94(B): 357-363.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Department of Ayurveda Research & Development
PAST RESEARCH
In the last four years Divya Yog Mandir (Trust)- Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar initiated scientific research on Yoga with a special emphasis on Pranayam as taught by H.H. Swami Ramdevji. In respect of various diseases, which are considered incurable in the modern medical system, the ancient sages had prescribed successful treatment. In line with the treatment of those sages, deep study of the classics and with the grace of God, works related to upliftment, development and research in the field of Ayurveda, have been undertaken with full dedication by the Brahmakalpa Chikitsalaya governed by Divya Yog Mandir Trust (SIROs). Ayurvedic treatment and research work is being carried on under the supervision of Acharya Balkrishna. In the Brahmakalpa Chikitsalaya various open level clinical research projects were undertaken to evaluate the beneficial effects of combination of classical and proprietary ayurvedic drugs along with development and improvement of new scientifically evaluated drugs i.e.;
1. Research project on ‘Formulation and process development of proprietary ayurvedic medicine for various ailments as compared to existing therapies.’
2. Clinical evaluation of subjects suffering with ailments of digestive system.
3. Clinical evaluation of subjects suffering with ailments of hepato-biliary system.
4. Clinical evaluation of anti-diabetic combination suffering with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM).
5. Clinical evaluation of subjects suffering with disorders of cardiovascular system.
6. Clinical evaluation of subjects suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
7. Clinical evaluation of subjects suffering with Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
8. Clinical Study on “An ayurvedic formulation use on asthmatics patients".
9. Clinical Study on “An ayurvedic formulation use on Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Patients".
10. Effect of Mukta Vati on patients of Hypertention (HTN).
11. Clinical evaluation of paralysis patients.
12. Effect of an ayurvedic combination on patients of migraine (Ardhavbhedak).
13. Effect of an ayurvedic combination on patients of epilepsy (Apasmar).
Outcomes of there research activities were published in previous issues of monthly research journal/ magazine ‘Yoga Sandesh’
ABOUT DEPARTMENT
Aims:
To nhance the capability of the DYM(T), PYP(T), PAL and PFHPL as a premier institution for research in Ayurveda and forge strategic alliance with similar establishments and constantly strive for excellence in basic and applied knowledge for efficient understanding of the cause and prevention of human diseases and their management.
Objectives:
1. Scientific exploration of mysteries hidden in ancient Indian texts.
2. Extensive Survey and Research on Medicinal flora of Himalayas and other potential areas.
3. Novel Chemical compound Research Program, Pharmacological Research Program including Toxicological studies, Drug Standardization Research Program, Clinical Research Program etc.
4. To work in the field of Molecular markers development of Herbo-mineral material
5. Detection of adulterants/substitution material by their sequence characterized amplification methods.
6. Markers assisted selection of desirable chemotypes including Plant Tissue Culture.
7. Expanding horizons in food technology and processing for industrialization of Agriculture in India.
8. Formulate aims and patterns of research on scientific lines in ayurvedic systems of medicine.
9. Initiate, develop, encourage and coordinate scientific research in fundamental and applied aspects of Ayurveda.
10. To study of diseases, their prevention and cure, especially with emphasis for covering the rural population of the country.
11. Establish a state-of-the-art research facility dedicated to ayurvedic research i.e. establishment of centre of excellence for Ayurveda research
12. To Fulfill the imagination of HH Swami Ramdev ji and HH Acharya Balkrishna ji to make disease free India and World by reestablishing traditional Indian knowledge.
AYURVEDA RESEARCH TEAM
Senior Ayurvedacharyas & Scientists, under the Chairmanship of Acharya Balkrishanji constitutes the Ayurveda research team to do Ayurveda research in Patanjali Yogpeeth.
RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD
1. Dr. P.L. Gautam Vice Chancellor, G.B. Pant University
2. Dr. B.D. Sharma Ex. Principal of NBPGR
3. Mr. Shrikant Chandola Chief Conservator of Forests and Wild Life
4. Dr. Akhila Anand Senior Assistant Director, CIMAP
5. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Principal, RAC, Haridwar
6. Prof. S.D. Upadhyay HOD, Deptt. of Kaya Chikitsa, RAC
7. Dr. Kaushal Kumar Senior Scientist, Patanjali Herbal Garden
1. Chairman [Internal] Acharya Balkrishna
2. Member Secretary Sri. Lalit Mohan
3. Member Avnish K. Upadhyay
4. Member Prof. S.D. Upadhyay
5. Member Sri Mahant Rajendra Das Kothari
6. Member Dr. Vinod Upadhyay
7. Member Dr. P.L.Sharma
8. Member Dr. Satish Chandra
9. Member Sri Uttam Singh Chowhan
RECOGNITION(S)
1. Recognised as Scientific and Industrial Organisations (SIROs), by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India -Vide Lett. No. 14/408/2005- TU-V, Dt. 20 July, 2006.
2. Accreditation as Research & Development organization by Central council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS), Deptt. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India [Under Process]
RESEARCH PROJECT(S)
Completed:
1. Formulation development and clinical evaluation of various herbo-mineral products.
2. Process development of various classical ayurvedic preparations described in ancient texts.
3. Myths and scientific contribution to explore the Ashtavarg Plants in the Himalayas.
4. Demographic study on “Role of Divya Yoga Mandir Trust for the scientific development of Yoga, Pranayam and Indian System of Medicine”.
5. Antimicrobial and bronchodilatory effects of some newly introduced medicinal herbs as hawan samagri in Vedic Agnihotra.
6. Physio-chemical analysis of ingredients in Divya Madhunashini and its Pathophysiological effects on Diabetes Mellitus with and without SRY.
7. Chemical and Biological investigations related to process development of some metallic preparations used in Indian System of Medicine.
8. Process Development and commercialization of Extraction technology of herbals.
9. A novel method and scheme for Standardization of Divya Madhunashini: A Herbal Medicine
10. Project for development of “An extraction process for Emblica officinalis Gaertn.
11. A noval method of detection and differenciation of giloy satwa (Tinospora cordifolia) from coomen adulterent such as potteto and maize satwa.
12. In-vivo toxicological study of Drishti eye drop.
13. In-vivo toxicological study on plant Ricinus communis Linn.
14. Efficacy evaluation of Drishti Eye drop (A product of Patanjali Ayurveda Limited) in different eye disorders.
15. Effect of Ashwashila Capsule (An Ayurvedic Preparation of Patanjali Ayurveda Limited) In Patients with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus [NIDDM].
16. “Detection, Identification and Differentiation of urine of cow of Indian breed amongst the urines of other breed cow urine, goat and buffalo urine.”
17. A novel field test kit which enables spot test for the detection and identification of Raw Herbs Active constituent in the field within a few minutes.
18. Isolation, Identification and characterization of specific chemical compound marker of 1000.8 KD in shilajit sample responsible for the therapeutic activity of shilajit prescribed in Ayurveda as panacea.
19. The novel aroma composition of more then 50 compounds in specific ratio isolated from Sanjeevni plant ‘Saussurea gossypiphora for the prevention and treatment of psychological disorders.
Ongoing:
1. Scientific evaluation and validation of lesser known herbs potentially used as folk medicine by Jaunsari tribe and its Synergy with Ayurveda.
2. Effects of Mukta Vati (A Nobel Herbomineral Preparation of Divya Pharmacy) in Patients with High-Normal to Stage I Hypertension: A randomized controlled comparative study
3. Effect of Madhunashini (A Polyherbal preparation by Divya Pharmacy) on Diabetic Profile: A randomized controlled comparative study
4. Identification and authentication of medicinal plants “Saussurea gossypiphora” by various biotechnological tools.
5. ‘Isolation of markers (Chemical, Molecular and Biochemical Metabolites) for the authentication of some most common medicinal plants’.
6. To study the peak plasma concentration of metals after the consumption of bhasma.
7. Open prospective clinical trial and study of shilajit as potential anti aging agent that maintained telomere length in cells by increasing the activity of telomerase, the enzyme involved in telomere synthesis.
8. A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Controlled Study of a Herbomineral Preparation of Divya Pharmacy in Adult Patients of mild to moderate Bronchial Asthma.
9. Development of in-vitro facility for biological activity testing of bioactive constituents of medicinal and aromatic plants using hella, Cancer cell lines.
10. Project for Collection of 1000 germplasm from different sources to develop a live bank of variants of medicinal and aromatic plants.
11. Development the deployment of rapid and suitable analytical procedures for testing and evaluation of medicinal and aromatic plant materials.
12. Development of immunoactive peptides as Immuno-modulator.
13. Isolation, characterization and development of non synthetic salicylic acid as antipyretic drug from the various vegetable sources.
14. New Markers development of most frequent herbs and to attain the patent of said markers.
FURTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Clinical Trials-Phase 1, 11, Ill & IV Stability tests will be conducted on all our products as per ICH (International Conference for Harmonization) guidelines to ensure quality of product through out its shelf life.
2. To conduct study and research projects associated with Yajna, Organic Agriculture, Cow-Urine, Nature and Environment in addition to the study and research in Ayurveda.
Priority Research project on:
- Asthma
- Hypertension
- Lung Cancer
- CML
- Breast Cancer
- AIDS
- Diabetes
- Herbal cosmetic development
TECHNICAL COLLABORATION (S)
- National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR), Delhi
- C.C.S. University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, New Delhi (CCRYN)
- R & D, Divya Pharmacy, Haridwar
- R & D, Patanjali Ayurveda Limited, Haridwar
- Patanjali & Divya Seva Kendra for Ayurvedic treatment & Research
- Department of Ayurveda & Unani Services, Haridwar
- Social Science Research Foundation, Nepal
- Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
- Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology
- R & D, Patanjali Foods & Herbal Parks Limited
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS IN AYURVEDA RESEARCH
RESEARCH PUBLICATION (S)
1. Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A.K., Yadav A.; “Importance of Prayanama in modern life, A Scientific Review” Ayush Tomorrow,2005;1(1): 1-20
2. Balkrishna, Acharya; Reports of Clinical trials on various disorders in Yoga Sandesh a monthly research magazine published by Divya Prakasan, Haridwar
3. Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A.K., Yadav A, Pant J. “An introduction of Diabetes & Physio Chemical Analysis of Active ingredients in Madhunanshini Vati” Ayush Tomorrow,2005;1(2): 25-29
4. Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A.K., Ruchita T.Upadhyay “Effect of Pranayama [Voluntary Regulated Yoga Breathing] and Yogasana [Yoga Postures] in Diabetes Mellitus (DM): A Scientific Review” Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 2008.
5. Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A.K.; “Assessment of favorable and unfavorable responses from Indian System of Medicine (ISM) Professionals towards ISM as a Total Health System” Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2008 [Under Review]
6. Avnish K. Upadhyay, Arvind Kumar, An integrated approach to combat cancer (neoplasm): in perspective of Ayurveda, Ind Jour. Ancient Scie. & Yoga, 2009, 2(1):
7. Avnish K. Upadhyay, Kaushal Kumar, Effects of combination of Shilajit (Asphaltum punjabianum) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on fasting blood sugar and lipid profile, Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2009.
8. Avnish K. Upadhyay, Kaushal Kumar, Arvind Kumar, Effect of Ashwashila Capsule (An Ayurvedic Preparation of Patanjali Ayurveda Limited) In Patients with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus [NIDDM], Complimentary therapies in Medicine, 2009 (Communicated).
9. Avnish K. Upadhyay, Kaushal Kumar, Arvind Kumar, Studies on Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. & Thoms. (Guduchi): in synergy with human ailments, Int J Ayurveda Research, 2009. (Communicated).
10. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi S.PS and Acharya, B.K 2008, In-vivo toxicological study of Drishti eye drop, Progressive Agriculture (Accepted).
11. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi S.PS, Acharya, B.K and Sharma, S. 2008, Detection and identification of alkaloid of RICINUS COMMUNIS LINN by newly develop Thin Layer Electro chromatographic method, Progressive research (Accepted).
12. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi, S.PS and Acharya, B.K 2008. In-vivo toxicological study of extract of plant Ricinus Communis Linn.for development of plant extract as safe ,accurate & effective new anticancer and anti HIV agent, Progressive Agriculture (Accepted).
13. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi S.P.S and Acharya, B.K 2008, Determination of protein toxins markers of plant, RICINUS COMMUNIS LINN by new complimentary technique, Indian Journal of Forensic Science(Communicated)
14. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi S.PS and Acharya, B.K 2008, A rapid and simple scheme for the standardization of polyherbal drugs, International Journal of Green Pharmacy (In-Press).
15. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi S.PS and Acharya, B.K. 2009. Molecular characterization of Ashwagandha Indian ginseng (Withania somnifera) Progressive Agriculture (In-Press)
16. Kumar, A, 2009, Volatile phytochamical analysis from Roots of Withania somnifera, E-JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (Accepted).
17. A.K Indrayan, Sudeep Sharma, Arvind Kumar 2008, Study of fatty acid composition of seed oil of nelumbo nucifera Gaetrn. & its uses, Journal of Lipid Science & Technology (Accepted).
18. Kumar A, 2008, Yoga Paranayam and Oxygen: Conception & Facts, Published: 2008-04-05, Articles Gratuits (Exercise & Fitness U.K.)
19. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; and Acharya, B.K 2008, To study the effect of practicing of novel breathes with specific posture mechanism on maintaining the airway hygiene by expelling the harmful organisum. International Journal of YOGA (Under revision).
20. Kumar,A, Gaurav, S.S; and Acharya, B.K.2009. Detection of oxidation preventive proteins in the practicners of Pranayama. Journal of Pharmacy Research.2:268-72
21. Kumar, A and Acharya, B.K 2008,To study the effect of the sequence of seven pranayama by Swami Ramdev on gene expression in leukemia patients and rapid interpretation of gene expression, Journal of Clinical Pathology (British Medical Journal). (Accepted)
22. Kumar, A; Gaurav, S.S; Sirohi, S.P.S, Acharya, B. K, Ohdar, B and Tiwari, A .2009. Isolation, Identification and Quantification of yohimbine alkaloid from the leaves of Rauvolfia tetraphylla- an aphrodisiac plant. Medical Science Monitor (Communicated)
23. Kumar, A,; Gaurav, S.S and Acharya, B.K 2008. Determination of total Phytochamicals in Withania somnifera Commercial Extract and Raw herb by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography, Elsevier Editorial for Phytochemistry (Submitted).
24. Kumar, A, Gaurav, S.S ,:Acharya B.K and Ohdar B, 2008. GC/MS/MS analysis of volatile compounds in the root extract of Withania somnifera, Phytochemistry (Submitted).
25. Kumar, A; 2005, Determination of Toxins and Alkaloids Markers of Toxic Plant from plant Ricinuss communis Linn by new complimentary technique, Published in the proceedings of 57th- Annual meeting of AAFS at New Orleans, USA
26. Kumar, A, Acharya B.K, Gaurav, S.S, Kumar, K, Upadhyay, A. and Ohdar. B. 2009. GC/MS/MS analysis of volatile phytochamicals in plant “Saussurea gossypiphora” called as Sanjeevni, Phytochemistry (Submitted)
27. Kumar, A, Acharya B.K, Gaurav, S.S, Kumar, K, Upadhyay, and Ohdar. B. 2009. Isolation, Characterization and study of carbohydrate binding properties of Lectins from the seeds of Ricinus communis Linn., Progressive agriculture (Submitted)
28. Sharma, B.D. 2005. Myths and Scientific contribution to explore the Astavarga plants. Ayursh Tomorrow, 1 (4): 65-71.
29. Sharma, B.D. 2006. A Complete non-drug cure of hypertension. Current Medical Journal Of India. 12 (3): 65-66.
30. Sharma, B.D. 2006. Management of Cardiovascular diseases through Yoga. Current Medical Journal of India. 11 (12): 62.
31. Sharma, B.D. 2006. The Origin and History of Wheat, barley, gram and potato in Indian Agriculture. In "V.C. Srivastava (ed.) History of Agriculture in India Vol. V. (In Press) Centre for Studies in Civilizations.
32. Sharma, B.D. and Balkrishan. 2005. Yoga and Joint pains. Current Medical Journal of India 11(1): 54.
33. Sharma, B.D. and Krishan Pal, 2005. Screening for antibacterial and antifungal activity of some medicinal plants of Himachal Himalaya, Univ. J. Phyto & Ayurvedic Heights, 1 (5): 7-10.
34. A.,Kumar, S.S.Gaurav, A.K.Upadhyay, A., Dubey, B., Ohdar, N.M. Sahu, A., Singh, N., Rana. GC/MS studies of the volatile oil of the Indian Ziziphus jujube seeds for new perfume development. Asian J Exp. Bio. Sciences (2009)
35. A.,Kumar, S.S.Gaurav, A.K.Upadhyay, A., Dubey, B., Ohdar, N.M. Sahu, A., Singh, N., Rana. Resveratrol from leaf stalks of Ricinus communis Linn. Asian J Exp. Bio. Sciences (2009)
Conference Presentations:
National:
1. Balkrishna, Acharya; Upadhyay.A.K., Yadav A.; Physics and physiology of pranayama, in National conference on “Health for all through Ayurveda’ 8-9th Dec.2005, Organized by Deptt. Of Ayurvedic & Unani Services, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
2. Balkrishna, Acharya; Rajiv K., Standardization and Quality control of Ayurvedic medicines, , in National conference on “Health for all through Ayurveda’ 8-9th Dec.2005, Organized by Deptt. Of Ayurvedic & Unani Services, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
3. Balkrishna, Acharya; Prabha.C., Microbiological assessment of medicinal plants, in National conference on “Health for all through Ayurveda’ 8-9th Dec.2005, Organized by Deptt. Of Ayurvedic & Unani Services, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
4. Kumar, A; 2004,Illicit Use of Different Cough Syrups commonly available in the market as drug of abuse, Published in the proceedings of XV All India Forensic Science Conference, Karnal, India.
5. Kumar, A; 2004,Detection of toxin alkaloids of Ricinuss Communis Linn by newly developed Thin Layer Chromatography, Published in the proceedings of XVI All India Forensic Science Conference,Hyderabad,India.
6. Kumar, A; 2005, In-Vivo study of ricin toxicity, which produces persistence decrease in SGOT and food intake in rabbit model, Abstract Published in the proceedings of XVII All India Forensic Science Conference,Raipur,India.
7. Kumar, A; 2007,A complete scheme for the analysis of drugs and vegetable poisons by molecular identification methods and newly developed chromatographic methods, Published in the proceedings of XVIII All India Forensic Science Conference, Kolkata, India.
8. Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A.K., Yadav A, Physics & Physiology of Pranayama” in “Health for all through Ayurveda” seminar organized by Deptt. Of ISM & H, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
9. Kumar, A, Upadhyay, A.K., New Biotechnologies in Herbal Drug Research, Annual conference of Indian Botanical Society, Allahabad University, 2008.
10. Upadhyay, A.K., Kaushal K. Study and evaluation of some lesser known herbs potentially used as folk medicine by Jaunsari tribe, Annual conference of Indian Botanical Society, Allahabad University, 2008.
11. Upadhyay, A.K., Kaushal K., Exploration of some plant based secret and wisdom of Himalaya, Annual conference of Indian Botanical Society, Allahabad University, 2008.
International:
1. R Gokal, A Upadhaya, B Acharyaji, Ramdev Swami. The role of Yoga, Pranayam and Ayurveda in the prevention and treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). 6th Annual Conference on Prevention in Renal disease, Toronto, September 28-29, 2007
2. Kumar, A; 2005, Determination of Toxins and Alkaloids Markers of Toxic Plant from plant Ricinuss Communis Linn by new complimentary technique, Published in the proceedings of 57th- Annual meeting of AAFS at New Orleans, USA.
3. Kumar, A; 2005, In-Vivo immunization study of Alkaloids and proteins of toxin plant Ricinuss Communis Linn,17th International meeting of Forensic Scientist in Aug 2005, Hong Kong.
PATANJALI HERBAL GARDEN & AGRO RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT - DIVYAYOG MANDIR (TRUST)
Under the learned guidance of H. H. Yogrishi Swami Ramdevji, Vaidyaraj Acharya Balkrishna and Swami Muktanand, Patanjali Herbal Garden & Agro Research Department has been established at following few sites- Patanjali Herbal Garden site Nursery, Patanjali Herbal Garden site Gurukul Gaushala Farm, situated nearby Patanjali Yogpeeth at Maharishi Dayanand Gram, Bahadrabad, Delhi-Haridwar highway. These Herbal Gardens have beautiful collections of more than 200 medicinal herbs, shrubs, trees, climbers and ornamental plants. Since, 1997 it was a great effort with high spirit to collect the valuable medicinal plant and to ensure to grow in Garden, a Divya Vanaushadhi Vatika has been earlier established in the Ashram at Kankhal. Thereafter, to explore more possibilities of a large number of wide collections, exposition and research of medicinal, aromatic and ornamental plants in a organized way in the Patanjali Herbal Garden has been established. A team of Scientists from Botany and Agriculture and a number of swayam sevak are engaged for research and management.
Maintenance of Germ Plasm:
There are a large number of Germplasm of many medicinal plants stated above and vegetables shown significant growth and yield like Daucas carrota (Gajar), Lagenaria siceraria (Lauki), Lycopersion esculentum (Tamatar) etc.
Glasshouses, Green Houses, Poly Houses and Cool Chamber etc.:
The Herbal Garden has infra structures to multiply various plant species of fruits, ornamental and medicinal value and to protect the rare and valuable collections from adverse climatic conditions. These are being used to obtain faster regeneration.
Botany and Seed Laboratory:
This laboratory is used to prepare herbarium plant specimens, identification of herbs and to take up further research on drying, packaging, and storage of raw herbs. Seed laboratory is used for the process of seed samples for storage to initiate research on storage/packing materials as well as seed viability and seed dormancy.
Large Scale Cultivation of Medicinal Plants:
Large scale growing of various fruits, vegetables and medicinal herbs, shrubs and tree species is being done on about 45 acres of farm land area of the Divya Yog Mandir (Trust). The experimental farming is not aimed at meeting the demand of raw drug material but it is an effort to maintain these plant species for production of seed or planting materials.
The herbal drug materials are
Acorus calamus (Vacha), Aloe vera (Ghrit Kumari), Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari), Anacyclus Pyrethrum (Akarkara), Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass), Rauvolfia serpentina(Sarpagandha), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) etc.
Field Experiments of Organic Farming Technology by the use of Wormi Compost and NADEP Manure:
Patanjali Herbal Garden Site Nursery
In nature there is a system of maintaining biological balance in soil, air and water. The human intervention has damaged this balance due to short-run gains. This is a great threats towards the sustainability of agricultural production to meet the food and nutritional requirements of growing population. Over the past four decades, the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, weedicides, excessive soil erosion etc. have adversely affected the soil fertility, productivity and quality of produce. Growing awareness of people about environmental degradation, has led the scientists, policy planners and executives to take corrective steps in order to improve the quality farming. The department has developed Divya wormi compost and Divya NADEP to the farmers for scientific and safe cultivations.
Preparation of Video Film on Rare and Endangered Plants:
During the exploration and collection trips, the video film has been prepared showing the actual habitats, various plant associations and plant characters of rare and endangered plant species in location like Hemkund, Valley of Flowers, Auli top, Gangotri, Badarinath, Tapovan etc. in Uttarakhand and Saptasar, Rewalsar hills, Kamarunag Rawanda, Hattoo Peak, Thanedhar, Narkanda, Matian, Chail hills in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Project Sponsored by National Medicinal Plant Board:
A project entitled, "To standardize agrotechniques for Gloriosa superba, Withania somnifera, Rauvolfia serpentina and Andrographis paniculata." for three years has been sanctioned by the Board.
Research on Ornamental Plants in Herbal Garden:
Research work has been undertaken to propagation and plantation of ornamental plants focuses having medicinal as well as ornamental by using modern nursery techniques.
TRAINING TO FARMERS / TO GENERATE PUBLIC AWARENESS:
To Farmers:
Herbal Garden Site Of
Gurukul Gaushala Farm
The department is providing regular training to the farmers. Training of farmers is a tool to improve the economy of the farmer families, to maintain sustainability of the environment, and to involve the farmers for their economic generation. In our demonstration plot of organic cultivation the farmers participating for the organic cultivation. The department provides free of cost training for scientific methods of cultivation.
To General Public And Visitors:
More than hundreds of people of India and abroad everyday benefited by the department Patanjali Herbal Garden and Agro Research Department through the learning, visual identifying of medicinal plants. The department has action oriented specific programme to train and educate the people by the demonstration and exposition of medicinal plants used for the day to day needs and healthcare. There are also many training programmes conducted by the department in various places of Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttrarakhand, Uttar Pradesh etc. The adivasi/ tribal healers, rural practitioners are also taking training to enhance knowledge.
To School Children:
The regular visit of school children in Herbal Garden and getting attention and learning of medicinal plants used for home remedies and to know their ayurvedic and botanical names is most hopeful and our fruitful achievements for the awareness of future generation.
National and International Herbal Exposition, Awards and Leadership:
Vaidyraj Acharya Shri Balkrishna has been many times honored as Chief Guest in Herbal Exposition. Recently he trained a group of people more than 250 who were Traditional vaidyas, farmers and practitioners of medicinal plants in Madhya Pradesh. The center has participated for Herbal exposition in various programme and Mahotsav organized in Delhi, Dehra Dun, Lucknow , Haridwar etc. The center has received many praise worthy awards and certificates through the exhibition of Medicinal plants.
Publications:
Books like Jadi-Booti Rahashya, Vitality strengthening Astavarg Plants, and more than hundreds of articles have been published by Vaidyraj Acharya Shri Balkrishna based on his experiences and research on medicinal plants.
FUTURE STRATEGY OF R & D.:
•To introduce more medicinal herbs, shrubs, trees and climbers.
•To conserve and preserve more medicinal plants.
•To study of plant based wisdom of sadhu, samnyasi, yogi living in caves of the Himalayan region and their innovation through incantations and tapasya may established as separate science called here as Monk Botany.
•To develop agro- technology of potential medicinal plants.
•To prepare standards for acceptance or rejection of raw drug materials based on pharmacognostical studies (Dravya parichaya) and solve the problems of sanskrit homonyms or pratinidhitwa dravya.
•To avoid problem of herbal adulterants and artificial synthesized herbal drug materials.
•To analysis of the plants based ethnomedicinal practices of tribal and rural people and their inclusion in ayurveda.
•To prepare more herbarium specimen sheets and establishment of Herbarium of dried specimens of all the medicinal and economic useful plant species as well as museum specimens of seeds, drug material parts e.g. roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, fruits etc.
•To establish relationship between major plant compounds viz. alkaloids, glucosides, glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenes etc. with rasa, guna, virya and vipaka terms used in ayurveda for drug quality.
•To multiplication of some rare medicinal plants through tissue culture and biotechnology .
•To develop agro technology based on indigenous methods of seed selection and organic farming etc.
|  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
| Gurukul Gaushala Farm |
A Cowpen (Gaushala) has been established at Gurukul Gaushala Farm where about 200 cows of Haryana & Sahiwal are being reared.The mission for the preservation, improvisation and manufacture ofAyuvedic Products requires cow milk, cow urine, dung etc. The dung obtained from Gaushala is being used as compost manure or bio-technical manure so that the organic food grains, fruits, vegetables, milk can be obtained. Biogas is being produced from dung with which the daily needs of ashram are being fulfilled. The domestic breed of these cattle like Sahiwal & Haryana are being used to increase the cattle breed so that the cows can be respected and protected. The Gaushala has been made in about ten thousand Sqft. area.Abig size biogas plant waste converting machine, urine distillation units are also available on the farm. The units for utilizing bullock power and Panchgavya Research & Training Centre have also been started at Gaushala Farm.