Dr. Chaithrika G K

Ayurveda Doctor | Ethnomedicine Researcher | Biodiversity Conservationist

An Ayurveda doctor and biodiversity researcher with expertise in medicinal plant conservation, ethnomedicine documentation, and eco-restoration. With extensive fieldwork across India, my work integrates Ayurveda with conservation science, community training, and ecological landscaping.

PROJECTS & IMPACT

Research and Biodiversity Studies

Regeneration assessment of native species in Bandipur and Lokkere Tiger Reserves (Junglescapes).
Impact of forest fires on native and invasive plants in Andhra Pradesh coastal districts.
Biodiversity documentation at Jakkur Lake, Bababudangiri Shola Forest, and multiple urban lakes.

EcoScaping and Medicinal Plant Gardens

Designed gardens for Kanha Shanti Vanam (Hyderabad), Butterfly Park (Ooty), and Toyota Ecozone (Bengaluru).
Established thematic medicinal gardens at schools, institutes, industries, and resorts.

Community Engagement and Training

Trained frontline forest staff on medicinal plant identification and sustainable use.
Conducted sessions for Ayurveda PG students, landscape architects, and NGOs.
Resource person in Ashtangam Aranyakam 2022 and DHARA 2022 events.

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

Research Papers

Phytochemical evaluation of Vitex altissima – International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (2019).
Effect of Mundi and Nirgundi on depression – IAMJ (2019).
Pragmatic review of Ficus hispida – Ayurpub (2019).

Articles in Heritage Amruth

25+ articles (2020–2025) on Ayurveda, dietetics, mental health, COVID care, bone health, skin care, and more.
Recent works: “From Sita’s Solace to Modern Healing” (2025), “Bones, Botanicals, Ayurveda” (2025).

Booklets

Biodiversity at Toyota Kirloskar Motors Pvt. Ltd – Toyota Ecozone Handbook.
Impact of Forest Fires on regeneration and soil characters in Andhra Pradesh.

MEDIA & RECOGNITION

Appeared on DD Chandana and AYUSH TV (“Gidamulike” – 6 episodes).

Featured in Happiest Health magazine (2024) and ETV Bharat.

Covered in NATURE Journal; Expected in National Geographic.

COLLABORATIONS & SURVEYS

Conducted ~100 botanical surveys across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Collected 500+ species propagation materials; studied ecosystems from evergreen forests to mangroves.

Worked with Karnataka Medicinal Plants Authority (KAMPA), Karnataka Biodiversity Board, NGOs, and educational institutions.