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News18•30-09-2026, 20:45
Experts Urge Prioritizing Ayurveda Research for Autoimmune Disorders Management
  • •Dr. Manisha Upendra Kothekar emphasized integrating Ayurveda's classical knowledge with modern scientific research for autoimmune disorders.
  • •The "Kshamatvam-2026" conference explored Ayurveda's potential in autoimmune disorder management, bridging traditional knowledge with contemporary immunology and global healthcare.
  • •Experts from India and abroad presented on immunity, autoimmune disorders, and Ayurveda research at the conference organized by SDM Ayurveda College, Udupi.
  • •Padma Vibhushan Dr. D Veerendra Heggade highlighted the importance of integrating classical Ayurvedic knowledge with global healthcare through translational research.
  • •Two publications, "Panchakarma Shloka Manjari" and "English Translation of Sushruta Samhita-Part 1," were released during the inaugural ceremony.

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The conference was themed on "Translational Ayurveda in Autoimmune Disorders: Bridging Classical Knowledge with Global Healthcare" to explore Ayurveda's potential in managing autoimmune diseases.

Dr Manisha Upendra Kothekar, president of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, spoke at the inauguration of the sixth international conference on Wednesday.

The event was organized by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Centre located in Udupi.