Public Health Care Programs

The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu, functions as a hub for high-quality research in the field of Ayurveda, under the aegis of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH. The research activities are aimed at scientific validation of Ayurvedic principles, development of evidence-based formulations, and conservation of traditional medical knowledge from the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions.

🧪 Major Areas of Research

1. Clinical Research

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic formulations in various disease conditions.
Focus Areas:
- Joint disorders like Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Respiratory ailments like Bronchial Asthma
- Skin disorders such as Psoriasis and Eczema
- Gastrointestinal issues like IBS and Acidity
- Lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Obesity
Methodology: Evidence-based clinical trials, observation studies, and patient follow-up.

2. Medicinal Plant Research

Ethnobotanical Surveys: Documentation of folk and tribal knowledge about medicinal plant use in remote areas of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Herbal Garden Maintenance: Conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) medicinal plants.
Pharmacognosy & Botany Studies:
- Macroscopic and microscopic characterization of plant drugs
- Preparation of herbarium and plant monographs

3. Drug Standardization & Quality Control

Physico-chemical analysis of raw materials and finished Ayurvedic products.
Standardization of classical formulations as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.
Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for preparation of herbal medicines.

4. Tribal and Regional Health Research

Surveys and documentation of traditional healing practices in tribal belts of Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar, and Reasi.
Promotion and validation of folk remedies and local healthcare traditions.
Creation of a digital database of local traditional medicine practices.

5. Ayurveda Informatics and Documentation

Digital archiving of classical Ayurvedic texts, field data, and case studies.
Preparation of research reports, annual documentation, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Knowledge dissemination through newsletters, bulletins, and scientific papers.

🧭 Key Projects and Collaborations

Participation in multicentric research projects under CCRAS directives.
Collaboration with:
- Regional agriculture and botany departments
- Local universities and Ayurveda colleges
- Forest and tribal welfare departments
Implementation of projects under AYUSH Mission and National Health Programmes.

📈 Impact and Outcomes

Development of region-specific Ayurvedic formulations and treatment protocols.
Contribution to Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia through drug standardization.
Preservation and promotion of traditional health knowledge of the Himalayas.
Health improvement in rural and tribal populations through outreach and research-based healthcare.

🧪 Major Areas of Research

1. Clinical Research

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic formulations in various disease conditions.

Focus Areas:

Joint disorders like Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Respiratory ailments like Bronchial Asthma

Skin disorders such as Psoriasis and Eczema

Gastrointestinal issues like IBS and Acidity

Lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Obesity

Methodology: Evidence-based clinical trials, observation studies, and patient follow-up.

2. Medicinal Plant Research

Ethnobotanical Surveys: Documentation of folk and tribal knowledge about medicinal plant use in remote areas of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Herbal Garden Maintenance: Conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) medicinal plants.

Pharmacognosy & Botany Studies:

Macroscopic and microscopic characterization of plant drugs

Preparation of herbarium and plant monographs

3. Drug Standardization & Quality Control

Physico-chemical analysis of raw materials and finished Ayurvedic products.

Standardization of classical formulations as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.

Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for preparation of herbal medicines.

4. Tribal and Regional Health Research

Surveys and documentation of traditional healing practices in tribal belts of Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar, and Reasi.

Promotion and validation of folk remedies and local healthcare traditions.

Creation of a digital database of local traditional medicine practices.

5. Ayurveda Informatics and Documentation

Digital archiving of classical Ayurvedic texts, field data, and case studies.

Preparation of research reports, annual documentation, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Knowledge dissemination through newsletters, bulletins, and scientific papers.

🧭 Key Projects and Collaborations

Participation in multicentric research projects under CCRAS directives.

Collaboration with:

Regional agriculture and botany departments

Local universities and Ayurveda colleges

Forest and tribal welfare departments

Implementation of projects under AYUSH Mission and National Health Programmes.

📈 Impact and Outcomes

Development of region-specific Ayurvedic formulations and treatment protocols.

Contribution to Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia through drug standardization.

Preservation and promotion of traditional health knowledge of the Himalayas.

Health improvement in rural and tribal populations through outreach and research-based healthcare.