Medical Director & Addl Chief Physician
Professional Profile
- BAMS, PG Diploma in Clinical Research
- Guest Lecturer in Government Ayurveda College, Kannur (2005-2006, 2008)
- Additional Chief Physician and Medical Director, Itoozhi Namboothiri’s Ayurveda Nursing Home
- Chief Physician, Itoozhi Nethra Chikithsalayam
- Ayurveda Medical Director, INS Zamorin Ayurvedic Centre, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
- AMA (Authorised Medical Attendant) at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
- Worked as Principal Investigator in Projects of National Medicinal Plant Board – under AYUSH Department, Govt of India
- Technical Head – Quality Control – Research & Development at Itoozhi Vaidyasala (GMP-certified Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturing Unit), Mayyil, Kannur, Kerala
- Managing Trustee, Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation Charitable Trust
- General Secretary – Ayurveda Hospital Managements Association, Kerala
Overview
Dr I Unnikrishnan Namboothiri has been a driving force in redefining Ayurveda for the modern world—seamlessly integrating its timeless wisdom with cutting-edge research and technology. With a deep-rooted respect for Ayurveda’s classical treatises, he is committed to preserving its essence while embracing innovation to make it more accessible and relevant today.
As the Chief Physician at Itoozhi Nethra Chikithsalayam, Dr I Unnikrishnan Namboothiri spearheads Traditional Ayurvedic Eye Care, one of Itoozhi Ayurveda’s core disciplines. His approach emphasizes holistic well-being over symptomatic relief, harnessing the strength of age-old techniques to offer transformative healing.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr I Unnikrishnan Namboothiri has played a pioneering role in introducing Ayurveda to the defense sector, leading the Indian Naval Academy project—a landmark initiative that underscores Ayurveda’s growing influence in enhancing health and resilience.
A thought leader and advocate for Ayurveda’s global resurgence, Dr. Namboothiri continues to champion its true essence—where tradition meets progress.
Awards & Accreditations
› Nominated as Citizen Conservator by Social Forestry Wing of the Kerala Forest Department (2016)
› Vanamithra Award by the Govt Of Kerala (2012)
› Best Scientific Paper Award in Science Congress (1996)
› Research Award by NLC Tamil Nadu (2013)
› Pejawar Swamiji Puraskar, Karnataka (2001)
› Invited Resource Person in CMEs of Ayush Department, Govt of India
Publications
[ Including Research Papers/Articles/Books published in Index Medicus or National/ International Journals/Peer Reviewed Journals ]
- As Editor of Ayushyam, India’s first-of-its-kind Bi-monthly Malayalam Ayurveda Health Journal (RNI Reg No: KERMAL/2016/73711) published by Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation Charitable Trust.
Presentations in Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences
National
- Presented scientific paper in National Seminar on Infertility in Ayurveda held at Mayyil, Kannur Kerala on 27th October 2008.
- Invited Speaker in Ayush CME on Ayurveda Nethrachikithsa conducted at Sreedhareeyam Ayurveda Hospital, 2010, 2012
- Guest Speaker in “Jignasa 2012 – National Seminar on Ayurveda Eye Treatments” – organized by Vidyarthi Seva Trust on 2012 March 3rd and 4th at PNNM Ayurveda College, Shornur, Palakkad, Kerala.
- Presented paper on Scope of Integrative Aproach in Retinal Disease Management – organized by National Lignate Corporation, Thamilnadu, 2012
- Guest Speaker on the topic Clinical Ophthalmology in AyurvedaThathwaprakasini National Seminar – organized by AVP Research foundation 2013, 2015, Tamil Nadu
- Guest Speaker on the topic Ayurveda Nethra Chikithsa Traditional Approaches in AYURNETHRA National Seminar – organized by AVPRF 2016, Tamil Nadu
- Guest Speaker at NJANGANGA National Seminar – organized by Rashtreeya Ayurveda Vidhyapeeth New Delhi – 2020
- Guest Speaker on the topic – Diabetic Retinopathy in National Seminar – organized by IIAR Karnataka 2021
- Guest Speaker & Panelist in Drishti 2022 On developing protocol for the managements of Retinal disorders – organized by All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi – September 2022
- Guest Speaker at the CME for Teachers of Shalakyathanthra – Organized by All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of AYUSH & co-ordinated by Rashtreeya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, November 2022
- Invited Panelist – Conference on an Integrative Approach to Health and Wellbeing – Organised by Heartfulness Foundation in 2022
- Invited Expert in Brainstorming session on Development of Standard Operative Procedures (SOP’s) and Standardization of Netra Kriyakalpas – Organized by Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bangalore – September 2023
- Invited Speaker for A Discussion on ‘Traditional treatment Modalities in Ayurveda Ophthalmology’ – held at the National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma, Cheruthuruthi – January 2023
- Expert Panelist in a Two day Training Program for Teachers on Shalakya Thanthra – Organized by National Ayurveda Academy in September 2024, at Itoozhi Ayurveda Mayyil
International
- Presented scientific paper on the topic A Unicenteric, Interventional Trial To Assess The Efficacy Of Boerhavia Diffusa juice extract through Nasal Drug Delivery in the Management of Intra Ocular Pressure in Chronic Simple Glaucoma – Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Conference held at Melbourne Australia on July 2019
- As Speaker at the CME conducted by SNA Oushadhasala and Ayurvedic Point Italy in 2015, 2017 & 2018
- Workshop on Traditional Panchakarma for the Delegates of Venezula
- Workshop on Ayurveda Nethrachikitha for the students of Miami University.
- Presentation of a scientific paper in Global Ayurveda Medical Travel Summit – Organised by CII- Diseases of Eye – 2021