Prof. SN Gupta
Supervisor, J.S. Āyurveda College, Nadiad, India
Prof. Dr. Shivenarain Narsinghlal Gupta
Professor and Head
Department of Kayacikitsa ( PG) &
Hospital Superintendent
J.S. Ayurveda college, Nadiad (Gujarat), India
Head,
Academic and scientific Advisory Board.
European academy of Ayurveda, Germany
Education :
Passed B.A.M.S.(Bachelor of Ayurveda with Modern Medicine and
Surgery) in 1977 from University of Indore, with distinction grade marks in the subjects of Caraka samhita, Rasasastra, Salakya tantra, and Kayacikitsa.
Secured First place in the University merit list and hence honoured with GOLD MEDAL.
M.D.(Ayurveda) in 1981 from Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar with specialization in KAYACIKITSA.
P.G. thesis on- ‘ Studies on the concept of agnis with special reference to madhumeha vis-à-vis diabetes mellitus and its management with Ayurvedic drugs’
Academic career:
In 01-07-81 joined J.S. Ayurveda college, Nadiad as tutor/lecturer.
Earlier held, posts of Lecturer and Reader.
Presently working as Professor and head in Kayacikitsa department in the same Institute.
Visiting faculty –
• European academy for Ayurveda, Germany, Switzerland
• International Holistic medicine academy (GAMED), Austria
• Pramukh Swami Medical College, Karamsad,(Gujarat),India
• Invited as guest speaker by Universities, Government and non government organizations of the country.
• Keynote lectures in several reputed and well attended international symposia, seminars and conferences.
Supervised Ph.D.thesis as Co-Guide ( entitled – A clinical study on the management of chronic renal failure with Punarnavadi compound) of Dr.Prashanth G.S. of Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
Supervising M.Sc. ( Ayurveda) thesis of students in Europe under Middlesex university UK.
Supervising M.D. ( Ayurveda) thesis of students in Department of Kayacikitsa , J S. Ayurveda college, Nadiad
Contributed in interactive workshops organized by Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapith (AYUSH), New Delhi, several times as an expert.
Invited as expert by universities and government bodies for designing syllabi and standard treatment protocols.
Always remain a popular teacher among the students both from India or from abroad. Good capacity to explain the ancient philosophy with modern logics to make them digestible for the students of modern time those are over fascinated with modern science.
Author/Contributor in Caraka Samhita New Edition Project Orlando,Florida,USA
Clinical experience :
Since June 1982 associated with P.D.PATEL AYURVEDA HOSPITAL, NADIAD as Physician and achieved remarkable success in the management of the diseases of chronic and obstinate nature including the diseases of kidney, liver and heart with research oriented classical approach. As a result, popularity of P.D.PATEL AYURVEDA HOSPITAL has crossed the boundaries of the state and the country. Having patients from nearly all parts of country and all continents of the world.
Overseas Achievements :
Teaching Ayurveda in European countries since 1993. Trained more than 500 European clinicians and 3000 paramedical persons.
Principal role in foundation of European academy of Ayurveda in Germany which is at present biggest organization in Europe for
academic activities in Ayurveda with its branches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and having MoU with BHU and GAU .
Advisor, Research Project on Osteo-Arthritis conducted by Charité Medical university, Berlin, sponsored by AYUSH-Government of India
Invited as guest speaker by reputed organizations of Europe.
Director, The International Ayurveda Foundation, UK.
Advisor, Swiss Ayurveda-medical academy, Switzerland
Member, Core committee, International Network for Development and Research in Ayurveda (INDRA), Germany, Italy.
Awards \ Honours:
Vocational Award for year I996, Rotary International NADIAD,
October 1996 (First recipient of the award)
Honored for special services in own field by National President, Junior Chamber, May ’1997 together with Seven eminent persons of Nadiad town.
Awarded ‘ Fellowship of All India Sharir Research foundation’ Lucknow, India.
Honored by Active Ayurvedist Organisation-International –December, 2011.
Felicitated by Junior chambers as one of the 50 eminent persons of Nadiad on occasion of 50years celebration of JCs in May 2012.
Research activities
Long term research project on the efficacy of certain Ayurvedic therapies on Chronic Renal Failure.
Evaluation of efficacy of Ayurvedic therapies on Bronchial asthma.
Clinical trials on Diabetic nephropathy and Diabetic Neuropathy.
Evaluation of Vardhamana pippali (long pepper) in the patients of autoimmune diseases.
Research project on- Preliminary study on the role of some Ayurvedic preparations in the management of Diabetic- Nephropathy. Financially granted by – Department of health and medical services- Government of Gujarat.
Survey studies on toxicity and safety of metallic preparations of A yurveda
Other recognitions:
Past-member-university senate, University of Indore
Past-secretary, All India Ayurveda specialists (P.G.)Association.
Past member, Board of extramural studies, Gujarat Ayurved Uni. Jamnagar