Student Research Papers

The selected papers published on our website have been written by students of the California College of Ayurveda as a part of their required work toward graduation.

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Ayurvedic Management of Bipolar Disorder By: Josh Greene

Bipolar disorder is a Western psychological diagnosis, characterized by mood swings between elation or mania and depression. It has an extensive amount of symptoms and manifestations that can vary greatly depending on the constitution, environment and imbalances of the individual.

Ayurvedic Perspective of Asthma By: Tamara Anguiano

Bronchial Asthma is a reversible, chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness tightness of chest and cough particularly at night or early morning.

Better Known as Turmeric By: Ivy Cannon A.H.E.

 Introduction    Over thousands of years, turmeric has served many purposes. This versatile root’s bright yellow color has always been used for paints and dyes. Far superior to its use…

Brahmi: “Herb of Grace”

Abstract    The uses of alternative medicines have increased significantly around the world. The search for effective and safe medicines is always on as well as new uses of old…

Diabetes: An Ayurvedic Perspective

By Katina Carter “The doctors of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patients the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause of…

Forest Fires and Jvara

Nature’s Use of Fever ॐ Ragadi Rogan Satatanusaktan Asesa Kaya Prasrutanasesan Autsukya Moharatitan Jaghana Yo Purva Vyidyaya Namosutu Tasmi ॐ शािन्तः शािन्तः शािन्तः   Sarra Kaufman California College of Ayurveda…

Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea in Women

Written by Jennifer Vitello Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), a form of amenorrhea and chronic anovulation, is one of the most common types of secondary amenorrhea. Whereas primary amenorrhea is an…

Guduchi: The Amrit of Ayurveda by Neeshee Pandit

 I. Introduction  Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of medicine, rooted in the ancient Indian scriptures known as The Vedas. According to the Vedas, the entire universe is a manifestation of…

Healthy Breast Milk By: Jessica Skandunas

Softly…. quietly….. gently we begin, “It’s time to nurse, my baby,” I sing. Your mouth opens wide, I soon hear you swallow, You’re drifting to dreamland, I’m tempted to follow….

Please Note

The papers published on our website have been written by students of the California College of Ayurveda as a part of their required work toward graduation. Each paper is reviewed by College staff prior to publication. However, the papers have not gone through a standard peer-review process. For this reason, the information in each paper should not be construed as the final word on any subject nor should it be assumed that minor errors do not exist. These papers are not suitable to be cited in other research papers.