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Professor and H.O.D. - Department of Prasutitantra Streeroga
B.A.M.S., M.S. (Ayurveda) (P.T.S.R.), P.G.C.G.O., P.G.C.C.H., L.L.B.,
Hindi Ratna, D.Y.Th., Diploma- Research & Development, Diploma- Hospital Management

Date of Joining: - 01Aug, 2023

Registration No.: GB(I) 9080

Unique Teacher Code: AYPS00967

Mobile: 9328277351

Email: paruljoshi1661@gmail.com

Prof. (Dr.) Parul Anilkumar Joshi is a distinguished academician, clinician, researcher, and administrator in the field of Ayurveda, presently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Prasutitantra & Streeroga at Manjushree Research Institute of Ayurvedic Science. With over 35 years of dedicated experience in teaching, clinical practice, research, and institutional leadership, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening Ayurvedic education and women’s healthcare.

An M.S. (Ayurveda) postgraduate in Prasutitantra & Streeroga and a B.A.M.S. graduate, she combines strong academic foundations with rich grassroots and administrative experience. Her career journey spans roles from Lady Medical Officer to Professor, Principal, Medical Superintendent, and Assistant Director (AYUSH), Government of Gujarat.

She has authored and presented 35 research papers at national and international platforms, published multiple peer-reviewed articles, contributed book chapters, and delivered over 500 invited lectures and webinars, including global forums. She, being a prolific writer, has authored 12 books, translated and edited several publications, and written more than 3000 health-related articles in multiple languages.

Prof. Joshi is deeply committed to her lifelong mission of promoting authentic Ayurvedic practice and inspiring students to practice Ayurveda in its true spirit. Her work reflects a rare blend of academic excellence, administrative vision, research orientation, and unwavering dedication to women’s health and holistic medical education.

  • Ph. D. Scholar (Successfully completed 3 DRCs)
  • M.S.(Ayurveda)-Prasutitantra Streeroga
  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.)

  • Joshi Parul A. Pharmacognostical and phytochemical evaluation of Grewia asiatica Linn (Tiliaceae) fruit pulp and seed. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives. 2013;4(2):333-336.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Rasayana as anti-ageing therapy. Pharmaayurveda. 2020; 4(2). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Pharmaceutical standardization: A preliminary analytical study of granules of Charakokta Shramahara Dashemaani Gana. Pharmaayurveda. 2020; 4(3). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Management of habitual abortion with Charakokta Shramahara Gana: A pilot study. Pharmaayurveda. 2020;4 (5). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Importance of Sadvrutta in prevention of AIDS with special reference to Stree. Pharmaayurveda. 2021; 5(6). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Ayurvedic perspective on causative factors of Muscular Dystrophy with special reference to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Pharmaayurveda. 2022;6 (3). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Role of Mann in female sterility (Vandhya). Pharmaayurveda. 2022; 6(3). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. Understanding Shuddha Shukra for healthy progeny (Shreyasi Prajaa). Pharmaayurveda. 2022; 6 (4). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. A study on action of Rasayana therapy in Raktapradar with special reference toDysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (D.U.B.). Pharmaayurveda. 2022; 6 (4). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. A study on action of Pushpadhanvadi Yoga in Shukradosha. Pharmaayurveda. 2022; 6(5). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. et al. A study on the effectiveness of non-hormonal P4 formula on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Pharmaayurveda. 2022; 6 (6). ISSN: 2456-8279. IPIF: 2.54.
  • Joshi Parul A. Role of Sanskrit in preserving the Bharatiya knowledge of genetics. In: Indian Knowledge Systems Yoga & Sanskrit for Global Well-being. Lakulish Yoga University; 2025. p. 172–185. ISBN: 978-81-957398-7-5. Chapter 16.

  • Joshi Parul A. Andhatva Nivaran ma Ayurved no Drashtikon. Paper presented at Government Akhandanand Ayurved College; 14 May 1987; Ahmedabad, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. Sootikakalin Sandhigata Vyadhi par Ek Adhyayan. Paper presented at Sheth J. P. Government Ayurved College; 04 Apr 1988; Bhavnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. Deshanusar Swasthya evam Rogi Avastha mein Vatavaran ki Manav Sharir par Asar. Paper presented at Gujarat Ayurved University; 21–22 Jun 1990; Jamnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. Occupational Hazards. Paper presented at Gujarat Ayurved University; 21–22 Jun 1990; Jamnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. The action of Rasayana therapy in Raktapradar. Paper presented at Government Akhandanand Ayurved College; 07 Apr 1992; Ahmedabad, India. Best Paper Award.
  • Joshi Parul A. The action of Rasayana Yoga in pulmonary diseases. Paper presented at Government Akhandanand Ayurved College; 07 Apr 1992; Ahmedabad, India. II Best Paper Award.
  • Joshi Parul A. Pushpadhanvadi Yoga ka Shukradosha mein Prayogic Adhyayan. Paper presented at Government Akhandanand Ayurved College; 07 Apr 1992; Ahmedabad, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. Shreyasi Prajotpatti from Ayurveda Point of View. Paper presented at the 3rd National Conference on Herbal Sciences; 11–12 Sep 1993; Mumbai, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. The importance of Sadvrutta in prevention of AIDS andTuberculosis. Paper presented at the 3rd National Conference on Herbal Sciences; 11–12 Sep 1993
  • Joshi Parul A. Application of Panchakarma therapy inPoliomyelitis(Skandagraha). Paper presented at Dhyanyogi Ashram; 25 Feb 1996; Hansol, India. II Best Paper Award.
  • Joshi Parul A. Management of menopause in Ayurveda. Paper presented at the 1st National Conference on Alternate Medicines – Health Care International; 22–23 Feb 1997; Multitherapy Institute, Ahmedabad, India. (Only Ayurveda paper presented in the conference).
  • Joshi Parul A. A pilot study on effect of Yavanyadikhandapaaka in Rajahkruchhrataa (Udaavartaa / Dysmenorrhoea). Paper presented at Gujarat Ayurved University; 19–20 Feb 1997; Jamnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. A pilot study on the effectiveness of yoga and Medhyarasayana drugs inHypertensionin pre-menopausal age of women. Paper presented at the 1st Asia Pacific Conference on Hypertension; 29 Nov–03 Dec 1997; Government Medical College, Surat, India. (Only Ayurveda paper).
  • Joshi Parul A. Management of menopause in Ayurveda. Paper presented at the International Conference on Multiple Healing; 04–06 Dec 1998; Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. (Only Ayurveda paper).
  • Joshi Parul A. Importance of Sadvrutta in prevention ofHIV/AIDSwith special reference to Stree. Paper presented at the National Conference on AIDS & Cancer; 20–21 Jul 1999; Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. A study on the effect of Uttarbasti in Raktapradar (Menorrhoea) andUterine Fibroids. Paper presented at the National Seminar & Workshop on Efficiency of Uttarbasti in Striroga; 27 Feb 1999; Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. The role of Ayurveda in the management of post-natal women and the newborn in the present times. Paper presented at Gujarat Ayurved University; 05–07 Jan 2000; Jamnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. Role of Mana in female sterility. Poster presented at the National Seminar on Ayurvedic Approach to Mental Health; 20–21 Jul 2001; Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. A clinical study in Panduroga with special reference to Shilajatu Rasayana. Paper presented at the National Conference on Ayurveda 2003; 27–28 Dec 2003; Pune, India.
  • Joshi Parul A. “An Ayurvedic Perspective on Causative Factors of Muscular Dystrophy (D.M.D.).” Paper presented at the National Seminar on Myopathy; 13 February 2005; Hansol, Ahmedabad.Award:Second Best Paper.
  • Joshi Parul A. “An Ayurvedic Perspective to the Importance of Shukra in the Present Scenario of Infertility.”Guest Lecture at the Workshop on Sterility, held at Reshambai Hospital under the auspices of Gujarat Pradesh Ayurved Sammelan, Ahmedabad; 21 October 2005.
  • Joshi Parul A. “An Ayurvedic Perspective to D.M.D. (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy).” Paper presented at KAUMAR 2006; 18–20 January 2006; Hassan.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Ayurvedic Management of P.C.O.S.”Guest Lecture at CME organized by Himalaya Drug Company; 25 June 2006.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Ayurvedic Perspective to P.C.O.S.” Paper presented at Vedic Science 2007, organized by Banaras Hindu University and Vijnana Bharati; 05–07 January 2007; Varanasi.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Chiti aur Ayurveda.”Guest Lecture at All India Workshop on Chitti: Mind, organized by Punarutthan Trust, Ahmedabad; 07 February 2008.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Pre-Menarchial Problems.”Guest Lecture at CME, Maniben Ayurveda Hospital, Ahmedabad; 17 April 2010.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Prasav (Labour).”Guest Lecture at CME, Maniben Ayurveda Hospital, Ahmedabad; 17 April 2010.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Uttarbasti – Practical & Theory.”Guest Lecture at CME, Maniben Ayurveda Hospital, Ahmedabad; 20 April 2010.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Gujarat Mein Ayurveda ke Achhe Din.” Paper presented at CosmoFiesta; 27 November 2016; Ahmedabad.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Sootikaa Paricharyaa.” Paper presented at Ayurveda Parva; 22–25 December 2017; Ahmedabad.
  • “Ayurvedic Concept of Early Childhood Care & Development.” Guest Lecture at Children's University, Gandhinagar.Year: 2019.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Ayurvedic Concept of Healthy Progeny – Shreyasi Prajaa.” Paper presented at Ayurvimarsh; 13 December 2024; Parul University, Waghodia, Vadodara.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Role of Sanskrit in Preserving the Bharatiya Knowledge of Genetics.” Guest Lecture at Lakulish Yoga University, SG Highway, Ahmedabad; 10 January 2025.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Ayurveda for Transforming Lives to Achieve the Vision of Viksit Swastha Bharat @ 2047.” Guest Lecture at G. L. A. University, Mathura; 12 February 2025.
  • Joshi Parul A. “Role of Sadvrutta for Healthy Progeny.” Guest Lecture at S. G. T. University, Gurugram, Haryana; 21 November 2025.

  • Spoke in 500+ Webinars (Includes 3 Global & 2 Regional Platforms)

  • Founder of Online Portal- https://bharat-vimarsh.com/, working for Knowledge Empowerment.
  • Penned 13 books; Translated 3 books; Edited 3 books; Editor 8 SpecialHealth Issues - 2 were reprinted & 3rd was converted to soft copy (Is in demand after 13 years).
  • Penned 3000+ Health related articles in Hindi, English, and Gujarati; presently writing in 8 regular columns.
  • Guided students in Poster, Model, and Video presentations.

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