Prabhakar Joshi Nana- Vaidya who revolutionized affordable panchakarma treatments

• Published in: Journal of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences 2024-11, Vol.8 (Suppl 2), p.S170-S174
• Main Authors: Tavhare, Swagata Dilip, Joshi, Chinmayee Pravin, Sawant, Prajakta Dhairyashil, Lingayat, Amit C.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2456-5601; 2581-9895
• DOI: 10.4103/jras.jras_284_23

Vaidya Prabhakar Tanaji Joshi is well known in Ayurvedic circles as Nana. He was a well-known Ayurvedic physician for his ability to treat patients with Panchakarma (five internal bio-cleansing therapies) at a reasonable cost. He was also a social leader who cared for the wellbeing of his community and treated emergency cases with Panchakarma . Since the 1960s, he has devoted his life to practicing, teaching, raising awareness, and promoting acceptance of Ayurveda. He had successfully treated a great deal of cases of measles, chikungunya, infertility, skin illnesses, and even tuberculosis without the need for an anti-tubercular regimen. He had also prevented hysterectomy in several women who had been recommended. He inspired people to cultivate therapeutic plants and established a pharmacy where he could manufacture medicines at low cost. He had written numerous scholarly publications and chaired numerous scientific sessions. He mentored and instructed numerous accomplished Ayurvedic practitioners. Through immense diligence, self-control, empathy, and genuineness, he dedicated his life to advancing the field of Ayurveda.