📝 Introduction

The Kayachikitsa Department & Laboratory is the core clinical branch of Ayurveda, primarily dealing with the internal medicine system. It focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases through Ayurvedic principles, herbal medicines, and lifestyle management.

This department is considered the backbone of Ayurveda practice, similar to general medicine in modern healthcare.

🏥 What is Kayachikitsa?

“Kayachikitsa” refers to the treatment of diseases affecting the body (Kaya) through internal medicines and therapies.

🔍 Scope Includes:

• Management of chronic diseases
• Metabolic disorders
• Digestive disorders
• Lifestyle diseases

🏗️ Department Setup & Infrastructure

1️⃣ OPD (Outpatient Department)

• Consultation room
• Patient examination table
• Seating arrangement
• Case record system

2️⃣ IPD (Inpatient Department)

• Patient beds
• Monitoring facilities
• Nursing care
• Separate male and female wards

3️⃣ Clinical Laboratory

• Basic diagnostic tools
• Patient assessment area
• Record maintenance

4️⃣ Pharmacy (Dispensary)

• Storage of Ayurvedic medicines
• Dispensing counter
• Preparation area for formulations

5️⃣ Demonstration Room

• Teaching charts and models
• Projector/smart board
• Case discussion area

🧰 Equipment Required

🩺 Clinical Equipment

• BP apparatus
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer
• Examination table

🧪 Laboratory Equipment

• Basic diagnostic kits
• Sample collection tools
• Record registers

💊 Pharmacy Equipment

• Storage containers
• Measuring instruments
• Herbal medicine stock

🔬 Practical Activities Conducted

🩺 Patient Examination

• Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha)
• Physical examination
• Case history taking

💊 Treatment Planning

• Herbal medicine prescription
• Panchakarma referral
• Diet and lifestyle advice

🧘 Lifestyle Management

• Diet planning (Pathya-Apathya)
• Daily routine guidance