About the Conference
Ayurveda, the world's oldest continuously practiced system of natural medicine, utilizes medicinal herbs to restore harmony among the body, mind, and spirit by balancing an individual's unique constitutional type (Dosha). Rather than simply treating symptoms, Ayurvedic herbal medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease through personalized dietary guidance, lifestyle modifications, and carefully formulated herbal preparations derived from roots, leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, minerals, and other natural substances.
The 81st International Conference on Ayurveda & Herbs brings together leading Ayurvedic physicians, herbalists, integrative medicine practitioners, researchers, educators, pharmacists, agricultural experts, and industry leaders to explore the convergence of traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary scientific research, clinical practice, sustainable cultivation, regulatory developments, and technological innovation. The conference emphasizes evidence-informed practice, clinical excellence, ethical herbal sourcing, and the future of global herbal medicine.
Here is a comprehensive list of topic ideas categorized by theme to build a compelling conference agenda:
Clinical Applications & Research
- Modern Pharmacology Meets Ayurvedic Herbs: Scientific validation of traditional mechanisms.
- Integrative Protocol for Chronic Inflammation: Combining diet, lifestyle, and herbal compounds.
- Ayurvedic Management of Autoimmune Conditions: Clinical case studies and long-term outcomes.
- Gut Health and the Microbiome: Correlating Agni (digestive fire) with modern gastroenterology.
- Nootropics and Adaptogens: Herbal solutions for neuroprotection, memory enhancement, and stress.
Herbalism, Sourcing & Sustainability
- The Ethics of Wildcrafting: Protecting endangered medicinal plants from over-harvesting.
- Climate Change and Phytochemical Potency: How shifting weather impacts herbal chemistry.
- Adulteration in the Botanical Supply Chain: Advanced testing methods to guarantee purity.
- Regenerative Agriculture for Medicinal Herbs: Soil health practices that boost plant potency.
- Cultivating Native Alternatives: Substituting rare Indian herbs with locally grown Western species.
Wellness, Lifestyle & Preventive Care
- Circadian Medicine: Aligning Dinacharya (daily routines) with modern biological clocks.
- Mental Health and Sattva: Herbal and lifestyle interventions for anxiety and depression.
- Ayurvedic Geriatrics: Promoting longevity and healthy aging through Rasayana therapies.
- Women's Health Across Lifespans: Managing hormonal transitions from menarche to menopause naturally.
- The Science of Panchakarma: Cellular detoxification mechanisms verified by modern diagnostics.
Business, Regulation & Technology
- Navigating FDA and Dietary Supplement Regulations: Compliance strategies for herbal brands.
- AI in Ayurvedic Diagnostics: Opportunities and risks of digital pulse and tongue analysis.
- Sustaining Authenticity in Visual Marketing: Educating consumers without cultural appropriation.
The Global Intellectual Property Battle: Protecting traditional knowledge from bio-piracy
Featured Speakers
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Cultivating Native Alternatives: Substituting rare Indian herbs with locally grown Western species |
Shantree Kacera, RH, DN, PhD, Ontario, Canada |
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
AI in Ayurvedic Diagnostics: Opportunities and Risks of Digital Pulse and Tongue Analysis |
Bhawna Mittal, BAMS, Indiana, USA |
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Women's Health Across Lifespans: Managing hormonal transitions from menarche to menopause naturally |
Ashwini Kolur, BAMS, MS (Ayu), MS Psychotherapy, Karnataka, India |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Modern Pharmacology Meets Ayurvedic Herbs: Scientific validation of traditional mechanisms |
Nishant Shukla, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Regenerative Agriculture for Medicinal Herbs: Soil health practices that boost plant potency |
Rajesh Kumar Verma, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Uttar Pradesh, India |
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Integrative Protocol for Chronic Inflammation - Diet, Lifestyle & Herbal Compounds |
Pisit Mahasawanskul, BNYS, MBA, Thailand, Bangkok |
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Ayurvedic Herbs in Trichology: Traditional Wisdom and Modern Evidence |
Nirmala Suwal, BAMS, PGDCAM, Kathmandu, Nepal |
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Relevance of the Nitya Sevaneeya Dravya concept from the Charaka Samhita in the contemporary food scenario |
Maithili Naik, BAMS, MD (Ayu), MA, Maharashtra, India |
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
The Global Intellectual Property Battle: Protecting traditional knowledge from bio-piracy |
Palak Chaudhry, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Ayurvedic Geriatrics: Promoting longevity and healthy aging through Rasayana Therapy |
Manohar Palakurthi, BAMS, PhD, California, USA |
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Gut Health and the Microbiome: Correlating Agni (digestive fire) with modern gastroenterology |
Manjiri Nadkarni, BAMS, MD (Ayu), RHN, NNCP, ONC, Ontario, Canada |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Nootropics and Adaptogens: Herbal solutions for neuroprotection, memory enhancement, and stress |
Rahul Kumar, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Mental Health and Sattva: Herbal and lifestyle interventions for anxiety and depression |
Shivaranjani Kantharia, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Circadian Medicine: Aligning Dinacharya (daily routines) with modern biological clocks |
Biswajit Dash, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Odisha, India |
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
The Science of Panchakarma: Cellular detoxification mechanisms verified by modern diagnostics |
Vijayalakshmi Nashipudi, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Karnataka, India |
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
The Ethics of Wildcrafting: Protecting endangered medicinal plants from over-harvesting |
Parul Joshi, BAMS, MS (Ayu), Gujarat, India |