AIIMS Guwahati

INTRODUCTION

Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy (AYUSH) systems of medicine include Indian systems of medicine that either originated in the Indian subcontinent or flourished in this part of the world. Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine worldwide with a well-documented history of its practice for more than 5000 years.Yoga and Naturopathy is an ancient Indian system for holistic health and is popularised all over the world. Siddha is a popular system in southern India, primarily in Tamil Nadu,which also approaches holistic health. Sowa-Rigpa is an old and well-documented medical tradition which is popular in Himalayan Societies such as Ladakh, Lahoul, Spiti and Tibet. Unani and Homeopathy systems are also popular in India. These systems are being practised in the country with diverse preferences of people and infrastructural facilities. AYUSH'S system of medicine aims to create a disease-free society by preventing disease and providing a holistic lifestyle.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati has the facility of AYUSH healthcare system specially Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy. AIIMS Guwahati has a dedicated AYUSH block with OPD and IPD services. OPD services have been made operational for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy. IPD services with a sanctioned bed strength of 30 beds is under process for initiation of IPD services.

VISION

To provide affordable, accessible and equitable quality AYUSH health care services throughout the country and in particular to the North Eastern Region
To strengthen preventive and promotive aspects of health scare services
To provide services of a holistic wellness model based on AYUSH principles and practices
To provide a cutting-edge research facility for Research and the development of AYUSH
To provide skilled AYUSH healthcare professionals to serve the society.

MISSION

To start a "Panchakarma" treatment facility for OPD as well as IPD patients
To start "Kriyakalpa" treatment procedures for different Eye and ENT diseases
To start an Ayurveda Ano-rectal clinic for common Ano-rectal diseases like Fistula-in-Ano, Haemorrhoid etc.
To start "Swarnaprasan" for the paediatric age group up to 18 years to boost their immunity and intellect
To start Yogic Shatkarma, regular demonstration classes for Meditation and Relaxation techniques.
Yoga for Cardiac rehabilitation etc. producers for OPD as well as IPD Patients
To start different Naturopathy treatment facilities for the prevention and management of various disease conditions

SERVICES PROVIDED

OPD: Monday to Friday (9.00 AM to 4.00 PM)
Telemedicine: Saturday (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

The department presently provides OPD services related to Ayurveda Medicine, Yoga and Naturopathy

Day-Care Services:

Marma Chikitsa
Viddha Karma Treatment
Agnikarma Treatment
Acupressure & Acupuncture
Prakriti Pareeksha
Nadi Pareeksha
AYUSH AAHAR (Diet) and lifestyle counselling etc.

The department is also involved in the delivery and facilitation of health and health-related services including public health awareness for a holistic lifestyle, Ayurveda daily and seasonal regimen for health and wellness, Ayurveda health information services and self-care via AYUSH Telemedicine

We render Clinical services for a wide range of ailments, to name a few:

Chronic Respiratory disorders: Chronic rhinitis, Chronic sinusitis, Chronic bronchitis, Asthma, COPD etc
Chronic Musculoskeletal disorders: Chronic arthritis, Chronic sprain, Frozen shoulder, Cervical & Lumber spondylosis etc.
Chronic GIT disorders: Chronic GERD, Chronic IBS, Chronic Constipation etc. Chronic Nervous System disorders: Hemiplegia, Chronic Neuropathy etc.
Chronic Psychiatric disorders: Depression, Anxiety, Sleep disorders etc.
Chronic Skin disorders: Chronic eczema, Psoriasis, Chronic urticaria etc.

UPCOMING SERVICES

Day Care Panchakarma facility
Day Care Naturopathy facility
30 Bedded IPD facility

DEPARTMENT OF AYUSH

Dr. Manab Jyoti Sarmah

Medical Officer (AYUSH)

manabsarmah@aiimsguwahati.ac.in

Dr. Digvijay Agnihotri

Yoga Instructor (AYUSH)

ayush_digvijayagnihotri@aiimsguwahati.ac.in

Mrs. Ankitha Borthakur