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Main Researches Carried Out

  • Critical study on pakshaghata (hemiplegia) and its classical management with special reference to Vasti and Virechana Chikitsa, (MD-Kayachikitsa) 2002-2005
  • A Clinico-experimental study on the efficacy of Amalakayas Rasayana in the management of Akalaja Jara (premature ageing), (PhD-Kayachikitsa) 2008-2010
  • Diversity of indigenous Medical Practices in Sri Lanka and Challenges of their Conservation: A study based on the Moneragala District, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Ongoing PhD project from 2015).
  • Retrospective study on different traditions (Parampara) of Sri Lankan Indigenous Medicine: A study based on the Moneragala District, 2019-2020.

Guided Research Projects

  • Study on barriers of attending Ayurvedic health care among rural community in Sri Lanka w.s.r to Rattota Division in the Matale District, U.R.S.R.K. Senarathne (FGS/GWAI/MSc/MAAI-II/2011/10), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
  • A study on effective distribution of Ayurvedic drugs in Eastern Province, Nageswari Nadarajah (FGS/GWAI/MSc/MAAI-II/2011/06), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
  • A study on transformation of Ayurvedic drugs and its impact on physicians, patients and pharmacists, L.L.Padma Dhanawathi (FGS/GWAI/MSc/MAAI-II/2012), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
  • A study of factors affecting the traditional Ayurveda practices in the Jaffna District, A. Aravindan (FGS/GWAI/MSc/MAAI-II/2011), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
  • An analysis of possible methods for conservation of traditional medical knowledge from traditional medical practitioners in the Kandy District, Madhumathi Nayanakantha Senadheera (GWAI/MAAI/I/2011/16), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
  • A study on the need of stress management to enhance the effect of Ayurveda health care system, K.A.D.I Jayalal (GWAI/MAAI/II/2012/02), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
  • Analysis of the determinants of introducing Yoga educational programme for school students in Sri Lanka, H.M.N.R.Dissanayake (GWAI/MAAI/II/2012/22), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
  • A study of management practices for preventing Non communicable diseases in elderly population in Trincomalee urban council area, Mavathevan Niranjan, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
  • An analysis of attitudes towards the consumption of Ayurveda medicines among the elders in Vadamatadchy Area, P Srigneshan, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2013.
  • An analysis of barriers of on introducing effective health record system in Ayurveda hospitals in Sri Lanka, T.M. Indra Kumari Tennekoon (FGS/GWAI/MAAI/2012/II/01), GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2018.
  • A comparative clinical study on the effect of Bhunimbadi Ashtadasanga decoction and Dhanyaka Shunti decoction on Vataja Hridroga (IHD): (FGS/GWAI/ 2014/ PGDS/006), E.P.C. Priyadarshani.
  • A comparative clinical study on the efficacy of Dashanga Guggulu and Triphala Guggulu on in the management of Sthaulya (Obesity): (FGS/GWAI/2014/ PGDS/012), H.D.P.M.Karunarathne.
  • A comparative study on the role of Mashabaladi Decoction and Nirgundi oil Nasya on Greeva Sandhigatavata (Cervical Spondylosis): (GWAI/2014/PGDK/007), B.I.Priyadarshani, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2014.
  • A comparative study on the effect of Erandadi and Rasonadi Kwatha in the management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis): (GWAI/2014/MSKC/019), T.D.Dayawardane, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2017.
  • A comparative study on the efficacy of Mahapasmul Decoction and Vidangadya Pills in the Management of Obesity: (GWAI/2014/MSKC/015), M.S.S.Perera, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2015.
  • A comparative clinical study on the efficacy of Abhayakanadi decoction and Chirabilvadi decoction in the management of Sushka Arsha: (GWAI/2014/MSKC/013), W.M.S.A. Premakeerthi, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2018.
  • A comparative clinical study on the effect of Dashanga Guggulu and Thriushnadi Guggulu in the management of Overweight and Obesity: (GWAI/2014/MSKC/005), M.M.M.S.Senarathne, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2017.
  • A study on the effect of Suddhabala oil Vasti and Mahakoranda oil Vasti on Jirna Pakshaghata (Chronic Hemiplegia): (GWAI/2014/MSPK/001), H.M.Chamara, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2018.
  • A comparative clinical study on the efficacy of Virechana Karma and Raktamokshana on Gridrasi (Scietica): (GWAI/2014/MSPK/012), K.K.I.Eranga, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A comparative clinical study on the effect of Vasaguduchyadi Yoga in the form of Vasti and Virechana in the management of Uttana Vatarakta: (GWAI/2014/PGDP/001), R.M.D.G.Balasooriya, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2018.
  • A study of the efficacy of Patha oil Nasya and Nagaradi Decoction in the management of Dusta pratishyaya (Chronic Sinusitis): (GWAI/2014/PGDP/004), A. Sooriyakumar, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A study of Manjisthadi oil Nasya and Lodradi Lepa in the management of Mukadooshika (Acne Vulgaris): (GWAI/2014/PGDP/010), S.S.K.Gunathilake, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A clinical study on the efficacy of Sephalika Leaves Yogavasti in the management of Gridrasi (Sciatica): (GWAI/2014/PGDP/013), S. Kanapathippillai, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2017.
  • A comparative study on the effect of Sarasvata Grita Nasya and orally in the management of Vataja Sirah Shoola (Tension Headache): (GWAI/2014/PGDP/018), Tamara Senadhra, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2014.
  • A study on the efficacy of Bhadradi Niruha Vasti and Lekhanadi Churna in the management of Sthoulya w.s.r to Obesity: (GWAI/2014/PGDP/020), S.M.Jayalath, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A comparative clinical study on the efficacy of Sinhasyadi and Chinnodbhavadi decoctions on Amlapitta (GERD): (GWAI/2014/PGDK/007), K.A.A.L.Samarasinhe, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A comparative study on Chitrakadi oil Matra Vasti and Sinhasyadi Kashaya orally in the management of Gridrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica: (GWAI/2014/PGDP/021), P.P.Vidanapathirana, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A comparative clinical study on the effect of Phalatrikadi and Hemadrumasyadi Kwatha on Madumeha (Type II DM): (GWAI/2014/PGDK/003), R.M.A.Ratnayake, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A comparative clinical study on the effect of Tripaladi Decoction and Patoladi Decoction in the management of Amlapitta (GWAI/22014/PGDK/006) Sandya Ranaweera, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.
  • A study on the effect and efficacy of Dasamuladi Decoction and Rasnadi Decoction in the management of Katigraha (GWAi/PGDK/2014/001), A.N.Withanage, GWAI, University of Kelaniya, 2016.

Participated in Research Symposia

  • Participated in the Sixth National Conference and First International Congress of Association of Anesthetists of Indian Medicine; Dept. of Shalya-Shalakya, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 6th – 08th February 2003.
  • Participated in the National Conference on Recent Advances in Ayurvedic Medicine (RAAM 2003); Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India – 03rd -06th March 2003.
  • Participated in the National Seminar on Rasa shasthra; Dept. of Rasashastra, Department of Rasashastra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 19th – 21st October 2003.
  • Participated in the Seventh National Conference of Association of Anesthetists of Indian Medicine, Dept. of Shalya Shalakya, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 06th – 07th February, 2004.
  • Participated in the National Seminar on Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases; organized by Department of TB and Respiratory Diseases, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India-20th February 2005.
  • Participated in the National Seminar on Industry and Institution Interface for New Drugs to Manage Inflammatory Diseases, jointly organized by Unit of pharmaceutical research and development support fund (PRDSF) of DST, New Delhi and Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India-17th – 18th March 2005.
  • Participated in the Continuing Medical Education Programme on Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Dept. of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India-05th – 06th February, 2005.
  • Participated in National Symposium on Role of Recent Advances in Ayurvedic Drug Standardization, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 16th – 18th December, 2005.
  • Participated in the Sixteenth Annual Conference of Indian Society of Gastroenterology; Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India- 26th – 27th February 2005.
  • Participated in 2nd International Seminar on Delivering Quality, Serving Communities, Nurses Leading Care Innovations, organized by Jabalpur institute of nursing science and research, Jabalpur, India, 10th – 11th May 2009.
  • Participated at International Conference on Scope and role of Ayurveda in the management of Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) and its complications, 5th -7th February 2017, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Participated at International Consortium for Social Work- Social development (Asia Pacific) and sustainable development goals, 29th -30th September 2016, organized by Faculty of Arts, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya.
  • Participated in the Rasashastra Sambhasha 2015, An Indo-Sri Lankan forum for exchange of views and sharing of experiences on the science and practice of Rasashastra, at BMICH, Colombo, 03rd July 2015.
  • Participated at 1st International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST 2013), organized by Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya on 19-21 December 2013.
  • Participated at National Ayurveda Research Conference 2012 organized by Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurveda Research Institute, Navinna, Maharagama on 20th January 2012.
  • Participated at International Conference on Ayurveda and Complementary Medicine RajAyuCon 2013 held on 23rd and 24th February, 2013 at Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
  • Participated as an invited delegate in international conference on “Yoga in Education”, Tumkur University and S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, 27th - 28th November 2012.
  • Participated at 3rd international Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal products organized by the faculty of medicine and the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, in collaboration with Sri Wenkateshwara University, Tirupathi, India, on 19th 21st December 2011.
  • Attended in National Conference on “Women’s Development in 21st Century” organized by Gujarat University, Ahmadabad, India on 30th – 31st January 2010.
  • Participated in World Veda-Conference, Hardwar, India- 20th – 22nd November 2009.
  • Participated in the National Conference on Recent Advances in Shalakya Tantra; jointly organized by Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda and Gujarat Ayurveda University I.P.G.T & R.A, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, India- 14th -15th November, 2009.
  • Participated in the Continuing Medical Education Workshop (CME) for Ayurveda Doctors in the Government sector, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Eastern Province, 30.11.2019.
  • Resource person for progamme on informing the newly appointed traditional medical practitioners organized by the National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), 11th to 14th November 2019.
  • Resource person for programme on updating the knowledge of community health practitioners (two workshops for Group 5 & 6), organized by the National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), 22.10.2019.
  • Resource person for the National Ayurveda, Educational and Trade Exhibition and Symposium Organized by the Department of Ayurveda, Sabaragamuwa Province 2019.
  • Resource person to revise Internship Training Programme, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), 15.08.2019.
  • Participated as the special Guest at International Conference on Application of Ayurvedic Fundamentals in Present Scenario (ICAAFPS)-2019 organized by Govt. P.G. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Sampoonanada Sanskrit University, Varanasi on 09th -10th March 2019.
  • Participated in the National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine - 2017 (NRCEIM 2017), jointly organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna and Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern province on 27th – 29th January 2017.
  • Participated in the Rasashastra Sambhasha 4, An Indo-Sri Lankan forum for exchange of views and sharing of experiences on the science and practice of Rasashastra, at BMICH, Colombo, 13th July 2018.
  • Resource person for the two-day workshop on ``Skills upgrading and industrial training programme for Ayurveda aspect of Rupalavanya`` Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 2019.
  • Resource person for Internship Training Programme, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, 15.08.2019.
  • Participated in skill development workshop for ayurveda doctors working in local government institutes in the Kaluthara district, organized by the office of the assistant commissioner of local government – Kaluthara district, 27.12.2019.