Coat of Arms of Nepal

Government of Nepal

Ministry of Health and Population

National Ayurveda Research and Training Center

Kirtipur, Kathmandu

NARTC Building

Welcome to NARTC

National Ayurveda Research and Training Center

Autonomous Organization under Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal

Training Session

Excellence in Research

Evidence-based Ayurveda for Global Health

Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Modern Science

Public Health Interaction

Public Health Focus

Community Engagement & Health Promotion

Connecting Communities with Evidence-based Ayurvedic Healthcare Solutions

Health Camp

Community Health Services

Free Health Camps & Medical Services

Bringing Quality Ayurvedic Healthcare to Remote Communities Across Nepal

International Yoga Day

Yoga & Wellness

International Yoga Day Celebrations

Promoting Holistic Health Through Ancient Yoga Practices and Modern Wellness Programs

Health Awareness Program

Health Awareness

Mero Barsha Health Campaign

Empowering Communities Through Health Education and Preventive Care Programs

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

To promote Ayurveda research and training globally, provide evidence-based healthcare services, and support ethical research practices that advance the scientific understanding of traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

Vision

To be a leading international center of excellence in Ayurveda research, training, and healthcare, bridging traditional wisdom with modern scientific approaches for global health benefit.

Dr. Ram Adhar Yadav

Message from the Director

Dr. Ram Adhar Yadav
Executive Director

Welcome to the National Ayurveda Research and Training Center (NARTC), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal. Located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, our institution has been at the forefront of Ayurveda research and training since our establishment in 1991.

Through different collaborations and continuous development since 2003, we have built a world-class facility with specialized infrastructure for hospital services, research, and training. Our mission is to promote Ayurveda research and training globally while providing evidence-based healthcare and supporting ethical research practices.

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Our Infrastructure

World-class facilities spanning 19,482.4 m² with specialized buildings for comprehensive Ayurveda services

Research Hospital

Modern hospital facilities providing comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare services

Research Division

Advanced research facilities for scientific study of Ayurvedic medicines and treatments

Training Division

State-of-the-art training facilities with modern equipment worth RMB 15.4 million

Our Journey

A timeline of NARTC's development

Beginning of the Project

Initial project planning phase

November 2003
August 16, 2004

Agreement with China

Official correspondence between parties

Project Commencement

Official start of the project

February 20, 2009
April 3, 2011

Official Building Handover

Main building construction completed

Operation Begins

Under Development Committee

February 12, 2012
August 2016

Advanced Equipment Installation

Technical team completes equipment installation

Our Objectives

Comprehensive goals driving our research, training, and healthcare initiatives

Drug Development & Clinical Practices

Develop inventive and innovative steps for development of drugs and clinical practices

Professional Training

Provide necessary training for employees of government and non-government Ayurveda institutions

Medicinal Plant Development

Enhance capacity for farming and processing of Medicinal and Aromatic plants

Epidemic Management

Establish Ayurvedic management protocols for epidemic diseases

Integrated Clinical Studies

Conduct clinical studies with integral approach considering Ayurvedic and Modern parameters

Modern Technology Integration

Investigate basic principles of Ayurveda and explain using modern technology

Hospital Services

Comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare with modern diagnostic facilities

Panchakarma Therapy

Traditional detoxification including Snehan, Shirodhara and comprehensive treatments

Kaya Chikitsa

General Medicine Department with OPD and IPD services

Shalya Department

Surgery Department with modern OT theatre facilities

Dental Department

Comprehensive dental care with modern equipment

Specialized Therapies

Acupuncture

Agnikarma

Marma Chikitsa

Physiotherapy

Kshar-Sutra

Screening & Counseling

Diagnostic Services

Digital X-Ray

CT Scan

USG

ECG

Pathology Laboratory

Pharmacy

Marma Chikitsa

Marma Chikitsa

CT Scan

CT Scan

Medical Equipment

Advanced Equipment

Pharmacy

Ayurvedic Pharmacy

Panchakarma Therapy

Panchakarma Therapy

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International Seminar on Ayurveda Research 2024

February 20, 2024

National and International Seminar on Evidence-based Ayurveda Research and Clinical Applications. Registration now open for participants.

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Training Programs

1,160+
Participants Trained
50+
Trainings Completed

Recent Training Activities

Agnikarma Chikitsa Training - Traditional thermal therapy techniques
Marma Chikitsa Training - Vital point therapy methodology
Kshar Sutra Chikitsa Training - Medicated thread therapy
Pain Management through Ayurveda - Comprehensive pain relief approaches
Residential Stress Management Program - Holistic stress relief
Yoga Therapy Training - Therapeutic yoga applications
Basic Ayurveda Training - Training on basic principles

Research Highlights

Evidence-based research advancing Ayurvedic science and healthcare outcomes

Efficacy of Ayurvedic herbal formulation and Ayurvedic herbomineral formulation in hypothyroidism patients

Comprehensive clinical study evaluating the effectiveness of traditional Ayurvedic herbal and herbomineral formulations in managing hypothyroidism.

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Effect of Gymnema sylvestre (Gurmar) in Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus in Kathmandu Valley

Clinical evaluation of Gurmar (Gymnema Sylvestre) effectiveness in patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Kathmandu valley.

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The Prevalence of Anorectal Disorders among Residents of Kirtipur Municipality in Nepal

Community health study examining the prevalence of anorectal disorders among residents of Kirtipur municipality in Nepal.

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Efficacy and safety of Trikgud as an add-on medicine in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with metformin monotherapy: A randomized controlled trial

Randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Trikgud as an adjunctive therapy in T2DM patients on metformin monotherapy.

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Effect of plant based diets and GK3 decoction in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Research study investigating the therapeutic effects of plant-based dietary interventions combined with GK3 decoction in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Nutritional ResearchRead More

Research Focus Areas

Literary Research
Public Health
Fundamental Research
Mental Health
Documentation
Toxicology
Herbs & Herbo-mineral
Cancer Research
Nutrition
Clinical Trials
Lifestyle Disorders

COVID-19 Response

NARTC's significant contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic

2,837
Total COVID-19 Cases Treated
2,743
Patients Successfully Discharged

Pandemic Response Services

  • Quarantine and isolation facilities
  • COVID-19 patient monitoring
  • Ayurvedic treatment protocols
  • Dance therapy for patient wellbeing

Research & Vaccination

  • COVID-19 research studies conducted
  • Ayurvedic formulation trials
  • Vaccination program support
  • Mental health impact studies

Provincial Branch Offices

Expanding Ayurveda services across Nepal through regional centers

Running

Province 1

Laukahi, Sunsari

Running

Province 2

Bardibas, Mahottari

Running

Province 3

Nuwakot, Belkotgadhi

Running

Province 4

Siranchowk, Gorkha

Proposed

Province 5

Under Planning

Proposed

Province 6 & 7

Future Expansion