About the Conference

Ayurveda treats varicose veins (Siraja Granthi) by balancing Vata and Pitta doshas, reducing inflammation, and strengthening vein walls through herbal remedies, specialized therapies (like Sira Vyadha), and lifestyle adjustments. Key approaches include using herbs like Ashwagandha and Brahmi, gentle massage with oil, elevating legs, and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting.
Integrating ancient vascular understanding with modern phlebology creates a highly specialized framework for an Ayurveda and varicose veins conference.
Here is a comprehensive list of topic ideas categorized by theme to build an educational and practical agenda:

Pathophysiology & Diagnostics
Decoding Siragata Vata and Sira Granthi: Mapping classic Ayurvedic descriptions of vascular disorders to modern venous insufficiency.
The Role of Rakta and Pitta Doshadhikya: Understanding how blood tissue quality and inflammatory humors weaken venous walls.
Vascular Compliance and Vyana Vayu: Analyzing the Ayurvedic sub-dosha responsible for circulation and its link to venous valve failure.
Early Visual and Palpatory Diagnostics: Using traditional physical assessment to identify venous stasis before visible varicosities emerge.

Clinical Management & Procedures
- Advanced Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): Clinical protocols, safety metrics, and outcomes of using Jalaukavacharana (leech therapy) for varicose ulcers. 
-Targeted Siravyadha (Venesection): Assessing the efficacy, precise anatomical points, and contraindications of therapeutic vein puncturing.
- The Role of Basti (Enema Therapy): How localized and systemic medicated enemas regulate Vata to improve lower extremity vascular tone.
- Topical Management and Lepa: Formulating herbal pastes and poultices to reduce localized edema, hyperpigmentation, and lipodermatosclerosis.
Herbal Pharmacology & Medicine
Venotonic Herbs and Vaso-Protection: Scientific validation of Gotu Kola (Mandukaparni) in stimulating collagen synthesis in vein walls.
Anti-inflammatory Action of Guggulu Formulations: Evaluating Kaishore Guggulu and Kanchanar Guggulu in clearing vascular congestion (Srotorodha). Microcirculation Enhancers: The mechanisms of Arjuna and Manjistha in improving capillary permeability and deep vein drainage.
Managing Chronic Venous Ulcers: Integrating classical wound-healing oils like Jatyadi Taila with modern sterile dressing techniques.
Lifestyle, Compression & Rehabilitation
- Ayurvedic Position on Compression Therapies: Integrating modern compression stockings with traditional upward massage (Udvartana).
- Gravity Reversal and Yoga Asanas: Evidence-based routines utilizing Viparita Karani (legs-up-the-wall) and Sarvangasana to assist venous return.  
- Occupational Risks and Dinacharya: Modifying daily routines and standing/sitting habits for professions prone to venous pooling.
- Dietetics for Vascular Integrity: Designing an anti-inflammatory diet that prevents chronic constipation, a major intra-abdominal pressure trigger for varicose veins.

Featured Speakers

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Time
Topic
Speaker
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Ayurvedic Management of Varicose Veins
M V Ural, BAMS, Karnataka, India
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Traditional Ayurvedic Approaches for Circulatory Balance and Varicose Vein Support
Bhawna Mittal, BAMS, Indiana, USA
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Specialized Ayurvedic Therapies for Effective Management of Varicose Veins
Lakshmi Lakshmanan, BAMS, Rajasthan, India
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) remedies for Varicose Veins
Pisit Mahasawanskul (Dr. Om), BNYS, MBA, Bangkok, Thailand
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Integrative Approach in Varicose Vein Management
Manohar Palakurthi, BAMS, PhD, California, USA
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Time
Topic
Speaker
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Value
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm