Effect of PitawakkaNavaya (Traditional Herbal Decoction) and its novel preparation in the treatment of Peenasa (Allergic Rhinitis) (2016- 2018)
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Student Name: Dr. J.M. Dahanayake, Grant: UGC
A randomized, single-blind, clinical study to compare the efficacy of selected two Ayurveda herbal regimens on the treatment of uterine fibroids (2016- 2018)
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Student Name: Dr. K.P.K.R. Karunagoda, Grant: UGC
Study on radioprotective effects of selected herbal extracts as potential radioprotectors to be used in radiotherapy of oral cancer patients(2018-2020)
Jivendra Wickramsinghe – Principal Investigator
Dr. Hemali W.W. Goonasekera1 – Clinical Supervisor
Prof. Vajira H.W.Dissanayake1 – Chief Supervisor
Prof. Preethi Udagama2 – Collaborator 1
Dr. Pathirage Kamal Perera3 – Collaborator 2
Dr. Prasad Abeysinghe4 – Collaborator 3
Affiliation – 1Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo 08
2 Department of Zoology and Environment Science, Faculty of Medicine, University
of Colombo, Colombo 03.
3Department of Ayurveda Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics, Institute of
Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya.
4 Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama
Venue: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Student name: M. ShifaPallie
Venue: Faculty of Medical Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala DefenceUniversityand Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Student name: Dr. P. Hewagamage
Venue: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Center for Indigenous Community Studies: Student name
Student name: Dr. R. Sanjeev
Venue: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
(Clinical Supervisior)
Student Name: Dr. J.M. Dahanayake
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Venue: Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Student Name: Dr. K.P.K.R. Karunagoda
Affiliation – Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo 08
Department of Zoology and Environment Science, Faculty of Medicine, University
of Colombo, Colombo 03.
Department of Ayurveda Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya.
Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama
(*Collaborator)
Student Name: Dr. R.H.S.K. de Silva
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Student name: Dr. R. A. Dr. De Silva
Venue, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo. Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Student name: Dr. Attanayake Mudiyanselage Harsha Sampath Attanayake
2024/Mphil/PhD/017
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Student name: Dr. MESTIYAGE DON ERANDI PRIYADARSHANI GUNATHILAKA
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Student Name: L.C.Pathirana
Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Student name: Dr. (Mrs). J. Rumaiza
Venue: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Student name: Dr. Rangana Pradeep
Venue: Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Student name: Dr. (Ms) Mohammed Shafee Fathima Sapra
Venue: Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo
Therapeutic Efficacy and Bioactivity Mechanisms of a Novel preparation, Sudarshana Syrup.
Student name: Dr. (Mrs.) W.A.S .S. Weerakoon
Grant: HETC project
Venue: Faculty of medical sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri lanka 2015/2017:
Identification of Chemical fraction of Tragiai nvolucrata L. and the effect on hyperglycaemic human subjects
Student name: M. Shifa Pallie
Venue: Faculty of Medical Sciences, General Sir John KotelawalaDefenceUniversityand Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Institute of indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Grant: UGC
Impact of social and cultural factors on non-communicable diseases in selected Indigenous communities in Sri Lanka: A medical anthropological study of indigenous communities in DambanaandHenanigala
Venue: the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Center for Indigenous Community Studies: Student name: Dr. P. Hewagamage
The effect of Gotukola (Centella asiatica) caplet with cow’s milk in memory increasing abilities (Medya Rasayana) in healthy adults.
Student name and registration: Dr. Vajira Seneviratne, MD (Ayu) Scholar, IIM, University of Colombo, Reg.No. – IIM/PG/MD 021(Grant: Himalaya drug company, India) IIM
A randomized single-blind comparative trial to evaluate the efficacy of the whole plant of PhyllanthusniruriL.crude powder with PushyanugaChurnafor the treatment of Rakthapradara due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Student name and registration: Dr. H.A.R.P.Perera, MD (Ayu) Scholar, IIM, University of Colombo,Reg.No. – IIM/PG/MD 08
A randomized open labeled comparative trial to evaluate efficacy of SatapushpaShatavariChurnawithSatapushpaShatavariGritaMatraVasti for the management of Artavakshaya due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Student name and registration: Dr. K.A.M.P. Kumarapeli, MD (Ayu) Scholar, IIM, University of Colombo, Reg. No. IIMPG/MD/ 013
A randomized single-blind comparative trial to evaluate the efficacy of the whole plant of PhyllanthusniruriL.crude powder with PushyanugaChurnafor the treatment of Rakthapradara due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Student name and registration: Dr. H.A.R.P.Perera, MD (Ayu) Scholar, IIM, University of Colombo,Reg.No. – IIM/PG/MD 08
Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of external topical applications used in Janu Sandhigata Vata (osteoarthritis in knee): A prospective, descriptive study. MSc in Pharmaceutical Botany – (2016/2017) , University of Peradeniya ,Student name : M.Sunethra PBMSC- 2017/09
A randomized open labeled comparative trial to evaluate efficacy of SatapushpaShatavariChurnawithSatapushpaShatavariGritaMatraVasti for the management of Artavakshaya due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Student name and registration: Dr. K.A.M.P. Kumarapeli, MD (Ayu) Scholar, IIM, University of Colombo, Reg. No. IIMPG/MD/ 013
Product development and standardization of immune enhancing tablets made from crude powder and freeze-dried water extraction of Emblica Officinalis (Gaertn.), Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers and Terminalia chebula Retz. MSc in Food Science and Technology – Supervision – (2013/2014), Student Name: Dr. S. Samarawickrama, Venue: Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
The antioxidant property, total phenolic and flavanoid content of artocarpusheteorphyllus , MSc in analytical chemistry, Supervision– (2013/2014), Venue: University of Peradeniya, Student name: Dushshanthi L. Kirinda
Socioeconomic, demographic and dietary factors associated with nutritional status of adolescent age between 12 -19 in Morawewa divisional area in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka, MSc in Food and Nutrition (2016/2017) Venue: the University of Kelaniya, Student name: Dr. M.D.I. N. Ariyarathne
2015: Invitro nitric oxide scavenging activity and inhibitory action on the production of advanced glycation and products (AGE) by the herbal formulation Nawarathne Kalka, Student Name: MGDT Karunaratne (3653)
2016: Analysis of heavy metal levels in Ashwagandha and ThipalaAyurveda powdered drugs in the Sri Lankan Herbal Market. Student Name: H.M.H. Bandusena (3816)
2016: Determination of antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity and heavy metal content in Ayurvedic preparation ‘PindaThailaya. Student name: Narmada Neelamani Anandakumar (144055)
Develop a herbal textile material for pediatric use (University of Moratuwa/Student project based) (2014)
Product development and standardization of a Sri Lankan traditional medicinal decoction Nelliadi Kasaya as an herbal tea (2015/2016) – BAMS undergraduate
Product development and standardization of Shatavari (Asparagas racemosus) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) tablet (2015/2016)- BAMS undergraduate
Product development and standardization of Seethodaka Taila containing herbal plaster (2015/2016)-BAMS undergraduate
Product development & standardization of Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) cream – BAMS undergraduate