Know Your Doctor
Dr. M. Harikrishnan
MD (Ayurveda)
Clinical & Research Director
Dr Hari's Samhita Ayurvedashala, Chennai
Clinical experience treating chronic joint disorders, skin diseases, allergies, stress, insomnia, gastric disorders, and gynecological concerns for more than 15 years.
Book consultationEducation
- Undergraduate
Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Chennai
- Postgraduate MD
Trivandrum Government Ayurveda Medical College — government allotted merit seat
Disciple of Dr. L. Mahadevan, one of the most renowned Ayurveda physicians from Kanyakumari.
Practice & affiliations
Noted professor across Ayurveda colleges for about 10 years before dedicating fully to clinical practice.
- Heads the clinical team at Rajashyamala’s Ayurveda Vaidyashala, Besant Nagar, Chennai
- Research Head, Heavenly Fuels Private Limited — Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing, Chennai
- Consultant in product formulations for select companies
Research
Research carried out in chronic kidney disease, xerostomia, female subfertility, vertigo, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular headaches, and related clinical questions.
Clinical research
Support for xerostomia — dry mouth in cancer care
Pilot study conducted at the Cancer Institute, Adyar
Xerostomia is a distressing side effect for many people undergoing cancer treatment. Dr. Harikrishnan developed an Ayurvedic research product for this condition, which has undergone a pilot study at the Cancer Institute, Adyar — bringing classical formulation into a serious clinical setting.
- Chronic kidney disease
- Xerostomia (dry mouth)
- Female subfertility
- Vertigo
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Vascular headaches
Areas of expertise
- Pain management
- Skin and respiratory allergies
- Autoimmune disease spectrum
- Lifestyle disorders
Addresses forums on the role of Ayurveda in wellness and illness.