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Read about the qualifications, work, achievements & future projects of  Dr.Sharduli.

Full Name: Dr. Mrs. Sharduli Rajiv Terwadkar

Position : Owner of Ayurvidya Holistic Healthcare,
                  Centurion, South Africa


 Education:

  • B.A.M.S (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery) – Shivaji University, India

  • F.I.I.M (Fellowship of Institute of Indian Medicine) – Institute of Indian Medicine, India

  • Ayurveda Parangat (Doctor of Ayurveda) - European Ayurveda Academy, Italy

  • Ayurveda Varidhi (Doctorate in Ayurveda) – European Ayurveda Academy, Italy



Clinical Experience:

Clinical experience in Ayurveda : Clinical experience in various Ayurvedic hospitals in Sangli & Pune, while graduation & after graduation, for overall 4 yrs

Clinical experience in Allopathy : Clinical experience in various Allopathic hospitals to get comparative knowledge in Allopathy including emergency case handling experience , during & after graduation,  for overall 4 yrs


Private practice:

  • Shuddha Ayurveda Practice for 3 years including Ayurvedic consultation, Panchkarma, Yoga and Herbal Beauty Care in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

  • Shuddha Ayurveda Practice for 7 yrs in South Africa

 
Work in field of Yoga:

  • Certificate course of Yoga from Yoga Vidya Niketan, Mumbai, India.

  • Experience in use of Yoga as stress-management & as therapy for various diseases since 10 yrs

  • Articles & lectures on Yoga in South Africa



Research Work:

  • Working on Ayurvedic interpretation of Traditional African Medicine & Medicinal Plants of South Africa since 2002.

  • Presented research papers in International Ayurvedic Conferences & Seminars held in different countries including India, Italy & Australia.

  • Thesis for Postgraduate Degree; ‘Ayurveda Parangat’: A critical study of traditional medicinal system of South Africa & medicinal plants used for traditional healing in South Africa in view of Ayurveda with special reference to medicinal plants of Southern & Eastern Africa used in traditional medicinal systems of Southern Africa

  • Thesis for Postgraduate Degree; ‘Ayurveda Varidhi’: A critical study of methods in research of medicinal plants in South Africa


Published Work:

General articles & research articles written in Marathi & English are published in number of journals & magazines like Deerghayu, Deerghayu International, Ayurveda Pracharak, Vanaushadhi, Ayurveda Patrika, Global Ayurveda, Journal of NIMA, ISPub (Internet Publications), Cosmetic Web etc.


Chronological list of articles & papers:

  

  • ‘Role of Plant Extracts in South Africa’ was published in Deerghayu International, Pune in 2003.

  • Presentation on ‘Medicinal plants in South Africa’ in International Ayurvedic Seminar held on 8th Feb.2004 in Pune.

  • Research paper on medicinal plants of South Africa , presented in International Ayurvedic Conference 2004 held on 25th - 26th September 2004 in Corinaldo, Italy. It was translated in Italian language & published.

  • Presented Research Paper for International Ayurvedic Conference scheduled on 25 and 26th September 2005 in Corinaldo, Italy & subject was “Medicinal Plants of South Africa used for Mind Health care”.

  • Presented Research Paper for International Ayurvedic Conference scheduled in March 2006 at Sydney, Australia & subject of the paper was “New Perspectives in research of Medicinal plants”.

  • Articles regarding study on Medicinal Plants of South Africa are frequently published in well known International magazine, ‘Deerghayu International’.

  • Articles on ‘Medicinal Plants of South Africa – Baobab, Marula, Swazi Ordeal Tree, Buchu & Sweet Thorn’ were published in Diwali Edition (in Marathi) - 2003 of Deerghayu magazine, Pune.

  • Two articles; ‘Basic theories used for study of South African Plants in Ayurvedic perspective’ & ‘ Introduction of Boofane disticha ’ are published in a wellknown magazine ‘Ayurveda Pracharak’ in its edition of June 2006.

  • Articles on various South African Medicinal Plants are published in a well known magazine “Vanoushadhi”.

  • Articles on South African Medicinal Plants are published in a well known magazine “Ayurveda Patrika”.

  • Article on application of Ayurveda for South African Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical Industry is published in Cosmetic Web in year 2008.

  • Article on methodology for research in medicinal plants is published in Abstract for 3rd WAC, 2008 ; which is also selected as part of a compilation of researches published on the grand event celebrated on 8th March 2009 for Silver Jubilee Celebration of Deerghayu International.

  • Research article, ´Critical study of Aloe ferox in view of Ayurveda ' is published in 'Journal of NIMA', issue of October 2008.

  • Article named,' Application of study on South African Medicinal Plants in Ayurvedic aspect for restoration & aforestation of Indian Medicinal trees', was presented & published in abstract for ´ International Symposium on Afforestation of Medicinal Trees'.

  • Article on basic theories of Ayurveda is published in Odyssey, International Health Magazine, in issue of June/July 2009
  • Article on 'ATM (African Traditional Medicine) - in perspective of Ayurveda' is published on e-magazine 'Ananzi Health' in July 2009
  • Article on 'Winter care with Ayurveda' is published in wellknown health magazine in South Africa, Health Encounters, in issue of July 2009
 

Achievements & Awards in research:

  • Gold Medal & Certificate of Merit by International Ayurveda Association for thesis on 4 th Dec.2005

  • “Vanamitra Puraskar” for year 2006 by Vaidya Khadiwale Vaidyakiya Sanshodhan Sanstha, Pune, Maharashtra State, India.

  • “International Young Scientist Award” for year 2006 by Australasian Academy for Ayurveda and Yoga, Sydney, Australia.

  • "Late Dr. J. D. Apte Award on State Level" for year 2006 - 07 by Warana Charitable Trust & Research Centre, Sangli, Maharashtra State, India.

  • “Award for International Excellence” for year 2007 in International Conference on Ayurveda and Holistic Healing held in Mauritius on 19th January 2007.

 
 
Work & Achievements in promotion & propagation of Ayurveda & Yoga ( In chronological order ) :

  • Lectures on Ayurveda given to various audiences e. g. post graduate students of Phyto-medicine branch of Pretoria University, Pretoria & Traditional Healers’ Meeting in Tembisa, Midrand.

  • Lectures on Yoga given in various places & also for ‘wellness programs’ for employees held by Government of South Africa.

  • Working as Associate Editor of ‘Deerghayu International’; a well known International magazine dedicated for International Research in Ayurveda.

  • Worked as coordinator for South Africa for ‘3 rd World Ayurveda Congress 2008’ held in Jaipur, India

  • Promotion of traditional knowledge systems practised in South Africa & propagation of Ayurveda & Yoga as ‘ ancient sciences having solutions for modern age problems’ from the medium of website

  • Member of International Forum for Ayurveda

  • Assisted for making syllabus for certificate course in Natural Medicine by Wits University, South Africa

  • Working as a coordinator and a member of Advisory council of BHHAS (Beyond Horizons Health And Social Circle) and SNAK (Shree Niramay Ayurveda Kendra), India

  • Working as Founder CEO of The Ayurveda Foundation of South Africa (TAFSA)


Books on research in medicinal plants:

  • Medicinal Plants of South Africa – In Ayurvedic aspect

Publication – India Research Press, New Delhi, India

  • Aloe ferox- In light of Ayurveda (in progress)
 

Literary work in Indian Language, Marathi:

Published articles on various aspects of South Africa since 7 yrs in her regional language, Marathi, are highly appreciated in Indian newspapers & magazines.

A well-known newspaper in Western Maharashtra, ’Lokmat’ had a weekly series of articles based on historical & geographical aspect, cultural places, natural beauty and events in South Africa.

A book ´ Dakshin Africa – Ek Indradhanushi Desh', is in the process of publication which will show various aspects of South Africa to all those people in India who are very much interested to know about various aspects of this country.


Work in other fields:

African Traditional Medicine

Interested in understanding ATM as science & has interpreted its philosophy in Ayurvedic point of view in her research work.

Interested in application of her research & experience for making a precise syllabus for professional training in African Medicine.

Honoured by THO, Traditional Healers Organization, Johannesburg, invited as  advisor & member of task team for institutionalization of African Traditional Medicine in South Africa.

Working as Ayurveda Facilitator  in THO Training Program for Primary Health Care  Providers