The Ministry of Ayush, through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and its Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar, along with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and its Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, is set to host a two-day National Seminar titled “Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Contemporary Science” from 25th to 26th October 2025 in Bhubaneswar.
Bridging Ayurveda and Modern Research
The seminar, under the theme “Yakrut Suraksha, Jiveeta Raksha” (Protect the Liver, Preserve Life), symbolizes a significant initiative to advance integrative and research-backed approaches for liver and biliary health. It aims to integrate Ayurveda’s holistic traditions with modern biomedical science for enhanced public health outcomes.
Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, highlighted Ayurveda’s holistic framework promoting prevention, balance, and sustainable healthcare in hepatobiliary wellness. He emphasized the importance of scientifically validating Ayurvedic principles and formulations to uncover their mechanisms and clinical relevance.
Dr. Sanghamitra Pati, Additional Director General of ICMR and Director of RMRC Bhubaneswar, underlined the complexity of hepatobiliary disorders and the need for cross-disciplinary innovation. Collaborative research blending Ayurveda and biomedicine promises safer therapies, personalized care, and preventive health solutions.
Seminar Themes and Research Focus
The event will cover five main themes:
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Holistic preventive and therapeutic approaches, including Ayurveda dietetics, Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Panchakarma, and detoxification therapies.
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Scientific validation and disease-specific management of conditions such as NAFLD, Hepatitis, and Liver Cirrhosis.
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Evidence-based integration of Ayurveda with modern hospital practices.
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Experimental research on the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of Ayurveda formulations.
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Innovations like the Gut-Liver Axis and an ethnomedicine session featuring 20 tribal healers from Odisha, demonstrating an inclusive approach.
Eminent Participants and Scientific Forum
The seminar will feature 58 scientific presentations (22 oral, 36 posters) showcasing clinical and translational research outcomes. Key participants include Prof. Ashutosh Biswas (AIIMS Bhubaneswar), Prof. Subrat Kumar Acharya (KIIMS Bhubaneswar), Dr. Sarada Ota (CARI Bhubaneswar), and other distinguished scientists and clinicians.
Pioneering Research and Evidence-Based Ayurveda
The Ministry has been actively pursuing scientific validation of Ayurvedic interventions for liver health, focusing on diseases like MASLD and hepatitis. Promising results have emerged from pre-clinical studies on Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutaki) and Ayush-PTK formulations, alongside clinical trials assessing hepatoprotective efficacy for patients on ATT therapy.
Conclusion: Ministry of Ayush & ICMR
The National Seminar “Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda” exemplifies the Ministry of Ayush’s commitment to scientific rigor, integrative research, and advancing Ayurveda’s global stature. By linking traditional wisdom with contemporary science, the event aims to foster innovative and evidence-backed approaches for liver and biliary health.
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Source: PIB
