A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on March 6, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The agreement is between the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in New Delhi, JNU, and A & U Tibbia College & Hospital. This collaboration is for a research project titled: "Effect of Seasonal Emesis (Vasanthik Vamana) on Metabolic, Inflammatory, and Microbiome Markers in Apparently Healthy Adults – An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Study." The initiative aims to scientifically investigate the health impacts of Vasanthik Vamana by examining its effects on metabolic, inflammatory, and microbiome markers in healthy adults. The study signifies a commitment to evidence-based insights in Ayurveda through rigorous clinical research. Representatives from JNU and CCRAS-CARI attended the signing ceremony. The partnership is expected to advance integrative healthcare and strengthen the evidence base for traditional therapeutic practices. This release was posted on March 11, 2026, at 12:30 PM by PIB Delhi. The release ID is 2238041, and the visitor counter is 331. The release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Telugu.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS): A key signatory and participant in the collaborative research initiative.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): A key signatory and participant in the collaborative research initiative.
A & U Tibbia College & Hospital: A key signatory and participant in the collaborative research initiative.
Vasanthik Vamana: The specific therapeutic practice that is the subject of the collaborative research.
New Delhi: The location where the Memorandum of Understanding was signed.
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A significant step towards strengthening
collaborative research in traditional medicine
Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 12:30PM by PIB Delhi
A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 6 March 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru
University (JNU), New Delhi, among the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) –
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and A & U
Tibbia College & Hospital for the collaborative research project titled:
“Effect of Seasonal Emesis (Vasanthik Vamana) on Metabolic, Inflammatory, and Microbiome Markers in
Apparently Healthy Adults – An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Study.”
This collaborative initiative aims to explore the scientific basis and health impacts of Vasanthik Vamana
by assessing its effects on metabolic, inflammatory, and microbiome markers in apparently healthy adults.
The study reflects a shared commitment to generating evidence-based insights in Ayurveda through
rigorous clinical research.
Representatives from JNU- Prof. Kedar Singh, Director,R & D, Prof. Arun Kharat and Prof. Amal
Chandra from school of life sciences and from CCRAS–CARI Dr. Hemanta Panigrahi, Institute Incharge,
Dr. Babita Yadav, Dr. Shaizi Layeeq and Dr. Renu Rani were present during the signing ceremony.
We look forward to meaningful outcomes from this partnership that will contribute to advancing
integrative healthcare and strengthening the evidence base of traditional therapeutic practices.
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