About the Conference
In Ayurveda, hypertension is understood as a psychosomatic condition (often called Rakta-vrita Vata or Vyana Bala Vaishamya) arising from imbalances in Vata and Pitta doshas, along with accumulation of toxins (ama). It involves the spread of vitiated doshas throughout the body (Prasara-Avastha), often causing restricted flow in channels, requiring lifestyle modifications and herbal management.
Integrating ancient diagnostic wisdom with modern cardiovascular medicine creates a compelling framework for an Ayurveda and hypertension conference.
Here is a comprehensive list of topic ideas categorized by theme to build a highly educational agenda:
Clinical Integration & Diagnostics
- Correlating Vyanavata and Raktagata Vata: Mapping classic Ayurvedic pathophysiology to modern essential hypertension.
- Early Detection via Nadi Pariksha: Utilizing traditional pulse diagnosis to identify arterial stiffness before clinical symptoms appear.
- The Role of Agni and Ama: How metabolic dysfunction and systemic toxins contribute to vascular endothelial damage.
- Hypertensive Crisis vs. Chronic Management: Defining the boundaries of Ayurvedic intervention and when to integrate emergency biomedicine.
Herbal Interventions & Pharmacology
- Rethinking Rauwolfia serpentina (Sarpagandha): Balancing traditional preparation methods with modern safety and dosing standards.
- Cardioprotective Adaptogens: The clinical mechanisms of Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna) in improving myocardial efficiency and lowering blood pressure.
- Natural ACE Inhibitors and Diuretics: Scientific validation of Punarnava and Gokshura in fluid retention management.
- Synergistic Formulations: Evidence-based reviews of classical compounds like Arjunarishta and Prabhakar Vati.
Lifestyle, Panchakarma & Therapeutics
Bio-Circadian Alignment: Leveraging Dinacharya (daily routines) to regulate nocturnal blood pressure dipping patterns.
Stress-Induced Hypertension: Clinical efficacy of Shirodhara and Nasya therapies on sympathetic nervous system down-regulation.
Targeted Panchakarma Protocols: The safety, contraindications, and outcomes of Virechana (therapeutic purgation) and Basti (enema therapy) in hypertensive patients.
Vascular Yoga and Pranayama: Specific breathing techniques (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) and their acute effects on vagal tone.
Dietetics, Research & Public Health
- The Ayurvedic Approach to Sodium: Moving beyond basic salt restriction to understand Lavana Rasa (salty taste) and tissue hydration.
- Ahara as Medicine: Anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective dietary regimens customized by Prakriti (body constitution).
- Designing Gold-Standard Clinical Trials: Overcoming methodological hurdles to research multi-modality Ayurvedic protocols for cardiovascular health.
- Community-Based Preventive Care: Deploying Ayurvedic lifestyle interventions to combat the global epidemic of metabolic hypertension.
82nd International Conference (Online)
Ayurveda & Hypertension
September 12 & 13, 2026
Featured Speakers
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Understanding Hypertension through the lens of Ayurveda |
Shilpa Yerme, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Maharashtra, India |
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Early Detection via Nadi Pariksha: Utilizing traditional pulse diagnosis to identify arterial stiffness before clinical symptoms appear |
Manohar Palakurthi, BAMS, PhD, California, USA |
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Bio-Circadian Alignment: Leveraging Dinacharya (daily routines) to regulate nocturnal blood pressure dipping patterns |
Pisit Mahasawasnskul, BNYS, MBA, Bangkok, Thailand |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Hypertension - An Ayurvedic Approach |
Seetha Biradar, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu) Scholar, Karnataka, India |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Ahara as Medicine: Anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective dietary regimens customized by Prakriti (body constitution) |
Suketha Kumari, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Karnataka, India |
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Listening to the Heart Ayurvedic Insights for Blood Pressure, Stress & Whole-Being Vitality |
Shantree Kacera, RH, DN, PhD, Ontario, Canada |
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Targeted Panchakarma Protocols: The safety, contraindications, and outcomes of Virechana (therapeutic purgation) and Basti (enema therapy) in hypertensive patients |
Rahul Kumar, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Effects of Maternal Hypertension on her progeny |
Parul Joshi, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Ayurveda in Hypertension: Comparative Insights on Sarpagandha Vati, Vaachadi Yoga, and Dhyana Yoga for Cardio‑Protection |
Nishant Shukla, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
An Ayurvedic Perspective on Hypertension: Herbal Support, Stress Management, and Lifestyle Balance |
Bhawna Mittal, BAMS, Indiana, USA |
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Role of Agnihotra in managing hypertension |
Kirti, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Karnataka, India |
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda for Hypertension: Traditional Knowledge and Scientific Evidence |
Rajesh Kumar Verma, BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD (Ayu), Uttar Pradesh, India |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Stress-Induced Hypertension: Clinical efficacy of Shirodhara and Nasya therapies on sympathetic nervous system down-regulation |
Yamini Gupta, BAMS, PGPP, NDDY, MA Haryana, India |
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Synergistic Formulations: Evidence-based reviews of classical compounds like Arjunarishta and Prabhakar Vati |
Palak Chaudhry, BAMS, MD (Ayu), Gujarat, India |
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Bio-Circadian Alignment: Leveraging Dinacharya (daily routines) to regulate nocturnal blood pressure dipping patterns |
Angela Rosoff, AHC, ERYT500, California, USA |
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm |