The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Guwahati is actively engaged in clinical research, focusing on non-communicable diseases, particularly lifestyle-related conditions. Their research encompasses clinical trials, pharmacological studies, medicinal plant research, and drug standardization efforts. CARI has been involved in various clinical trials, including prospective studies and randomized controlled trials, to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic interventions in managing conditions such as coronary artery disease and malnutrition in children.
Ongoing and completed research projects (section wise if applicable)
S.No. | Title of the project |
Clinical Research | |
1. | Therapeutic efficacy of the combination of vaca and katuki in equal parts in the management of Medoroga (lipid disorder) |
2. | clinical evaluation of Palashkshara and Pashanbheda gokshura Kwath Ghana satwa in the management of Mutrasmari |
3. | Management of Grahani roga with panchamrit Parpati |
4. | To know the Clinical efficacy of “Parijata Patra Ghanavati”/ “Saptaparna Ghanavati” in P.vivax Malaria (Visamjwar) |
5. | Reliability testing and validation of Ayurvedic Diagnostic Tools on Kasa-Swasa Roga and Jwara Roga |
6. | Clinical evaluation of Punarnova Guggulu, Dasamula Ghrita and Kottamachukadi Taila in the management of Osteoarthritis) |
7. | Clinical evaluation of Nisha Amlaki and Chandraprabha Vati in the management of type 2 Diabetes mellitus (Madhumeha) |
8. | Documentation of efficacy of select Ayush Interventions Ayush-64 and Kabasura Kudineer in asymptomatic & mild to moderate Covid-19 patients in home isolation through a mobile app: A prospective multicenter Community based study |
9. | A prospective non-randomized open label controlled interventional study on the effect of Guduchi Ghan Vati/ Sudarshan Ghan Vati as a prophylactic measure among Containment Zone population exposed to COVID 19 |
10. | Clinical Evaluation of Vatari Guggulu, Hingwastak Churna and Brihat Saindhavadi Taila in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. |
11. | Clinical evaluation of Yograj Guggulu, Gandharvahasta taila, and Dhanwantara Taila in the management of Osteoarthritis. |
12. | A clinical study on efficacy and safety of an ayurvedic formulation ‘Kutajavaleha’ in the management of Grahani roga. |
13. | A prospective open label controlled interventional study on the effect of Ayurvedic intervention (Ayurveda Raksha Kit) as a prophylactic measure in the Pandemic of COVID-19 – A community based study |
14. | A prospective open labeled observational study to document the potential safety issues and prescription trends of selected Rasausadhi’s in CCRAS -OPD’s across India |
15. | Clinical Evaluation of Jirakadyarishta in the management of Grahani (Mal absorption Syndrome) |
16. | Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Ayush-M 3 in the management of Pre-hypertension-a Double blind Randomized controlled clinical study |
17. | Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Ayush-HR in the management of Pre-hypertension-a Double blind Randomized controlled clinical study |
18. | Clinical evaluation of Jatiphalady churna and Chitrakadi Gutika in the management of Grahani |
19. | Clinical evaluation of Mustakarishta in the management of Grahani |
20. | A Clinical Consensus Study for Developing the practice guidelines of Marsa Nasya Karma with a multi-center Feasibility Study in Cervical Spondylosis |
21. | Impact of Ayu Raksha Kit (ARK) in COVID-19 Community Based Prophylactic Study |
22. | A prospective community based study for the evaluation of Yograj Guggulu, Aswagandha Churna & Narayana Taila in Osteoarthritis Knee |
23. | Evaluation of Effectiveness and tolerability of select Ayurveda formulations in moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia – A randomized controlled trial |
24. | Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayana A & B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study |
25. | Assessment of acceptability of the Comprehensive Ayurveda based health care (CABHA) approach in the tribal community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster randomized study |
26. | A prospective community based study for the evaluation of Yograj Guggulu, Ashwagandha Churna and Narayana Taila in Osteoarthritis Knee |
27. | Anemia control among adolcent girls through Ayurveda interventions in the five districts under Mission Utkarsh |
28. | Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health related Quality of life in scheduled Caste population in India- a Community based, cluster randomized controlled study |
29. | A prophylactic community based study to assess the impact of Ayu Raksha Kit |
30 | Evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of select Ayurveda formulations in moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia – A randomized controlled trial |
31. | Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayana A & B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study |
32. | Acceptability of the comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster randomized study |
33. | A prospective community based study for the evaluation of Rajapravartani Vati in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea |
34. | Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health related Quality of life in Women’s of schedule Caste population in India- a Community based, cluster randomized controlled study |
35. | Cross sectional survey to determine the prevalence of Non Communicable Diseases and their risk factors among women belonging to scheduled castes across India |
36. | Placebo controlled randomized trial of Ayush SR in Post Menopausal Syndrome |
37. | Effectiveness of Rajapravartani Vati and Saraswatarishta in Dysmenorhoea – A prospective community based study |
38. | Demographic and Non communicable Disease profiling among patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda health center in selected North east regions in India – A descriptive , Cross sectional study |
39. | Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet & lifestyle advocacies and Ayurvedic treatment regimen in patients seeking Ayurvedic treatment from Ayurveda health center in selected North east region of India |
40. | Non-Communicable Diseases and associated factors among health seekers approaching the selected Ayurveda health centers in Northeast India |
41. | A prospective randomized controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurveda interventions in knee osteoarthritis |
Medicinal Plant Research | |
42. | Documentation of Folk healers and folk claims in the state of Assam and development of a database |
43. | Development of Raw drug Museum on Pratinidhi dravyas along with adulterants used against medicinal plants in Ayurveda system |
44. | Development of Data Bank on Ethnobotanical research and cross cultural study on sociology of reproductive health care of tribal societies involving medicinal plants across North east India |
45. | Medico Ethno Botanical survey of Khasi Hills (North part) of Meghalaya |
46. | Medico Ethno Botanical survey of Sunaikuchi, Hatibagara and Khulahat Forest areas in Morigaon district of Assam |
47. | Development of Nursery on some medicinal and Aromatic plants of Assam |
48 | Anthology of Survey Research Outcomes of Medico Ethno Botanical Survey” conducted during 2014-2019 |
Literary Research | |
49 | Survey, Cataloging and Digitized inventory on Medical Manuscripts of North East India |
Ongoing Projects: Clinical
Sr.No. | Title of the project |
1. | A clinical consensus study for developing the practices guidelines of Sirodhara and Sirobhyanga with a multi centre feasibility study of ksheerbala taila Sirodhara in anxiety disorder. |
2. | Efficacy of Varadi kwath ghan vati as and adjunct vs treatment as usual in type 2 DM : A randomized double blind placebo controlled study |
3. | Effectiveness of Drakshavaleh in inproving the symptoms of functional Gastro-intestinal disorders- Multicentre study |
Medicinal Plant Research | |
5. | Critical appraisal and validation of Local Health Traditions (LHTs), Oral Health Traditions (OHTs) and Ethno Medicinal Practices (EMPs): An inclusive study among Ethnic communities of Northeast India |
6. | Documentation and availability study of wild edible plants of Lower Assam |
7. | Medico-ethno-botanical Survey of Alipurduar district in North Bengal |
8. | Geographical Indication (GI) tag of selected medicinal plants used in local health traditions of Assam |
Phytochemistry Research | |
9. | Development of Quality standards, estimation of markers and shelf-life study of chopchinyadi churna, marichadi churna, musali churna and saraswat churna. |
Outreach Activities | |
10. | Tribal Health Care Research Programme under TSP |
11. | Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Research Programme under SCSP |
12. | Women & Child Health under SCSP |
13. | Ayurveda Health Centre under NE plan |
Annexure- III
Details of Collaborative Research Projects
Completed Projects
S.N. | Title of the project |
Clinical Research | |
1. | ‘Systems Biology Approach to Delineate Molecular Signatures of Prakriti in Healthy Humans’ |
Pharmacology Research | |
1. | ‘Toxicity studies and Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory and Anti-arthrtitic activities of Shunthi guggulu (Tripahala sodhita) in rats |
2. | ‘Acute and Ninety days repeated dose (Sub-chronic) oral toxicity studies of coded formulation Ayush-PTK’. |
3. | ‘Evaluation of Neuroprotective and Antioxidant Effects of Vasantakusumakara rasa in a rat Model of Type II diabetes neuropathy’ |
Annexure- IV
Details of EMR Projects
Completed Projects
S.N. | Title of the project |
1. | Development of Nursery on some medicinal and Aromatic plants of Assam (2020-21) |
Ongoing Projects
S.N. | Title of the project |
1. | Critical appraisal and validation of Local Health Traditions (LHTs), Oral Health Traditions (OHTs) and Ethno Medicinal Practices (EMPs): An inclusive study among Ethnic communities of Northeast India (2021-22 to 2026-27) |