
Vrikshayurveda
Revive the Roots: Learn the Ayurveda of Plants Through Practice
This intensive, practice-oriented course introduces learners to Vrikshayurveda, the Ayurveda of plants. It draws from India’s classical science of plant life to meet the challenges of ecological farming today. Through traditional diagnostics, bio-formulations, and cosmological principles, the course offers a complete system for chemical-free cultivation. Learners gain practical tools to restore soil vitality, boost yields, and regenerate local ecosystems.
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*The Course may not be offered if the number of registrations is less than 15.
3 October 2025 - 5 December 2025
6:00 PM-7:30 PM IST
Every Friday
Introduction
Vrikshayurveda treats agriculture as a living science in which soil, water, climate, microbes, animals, and humans form a single conscious web. Classical Indian texts describe agricultural marvels such as off-season fruiting, dwarfing of trees, and inducing seedless varieties. All of this was achieved through natural methods, centuries before modern horticulture imagined them.
Reintegrating these practices addresses two urgent challenges of our time: reversing chemical degradation of land and producing nutrient-rich food without fossil-fuel inputs. Through foundational scriptures such as Surapala’s Vrikshayurveda and the Mahābhārata dialogues, participants will explore how Tridoṣa theory, Vaiseṣika elemental concepts, and cow-based bio-stimulants offer a holistic framework for sustainable farming.
Course Objectives.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain core concepts including the definition of Vrikshayurveda, Vaiseṣika ontology, and the Bhṛgu–Bharadvāja dialogue on plant sentience
Prepare and apply classical inputs such as Kunapajala, Pañcagavya, and Agnihotra ash for soil health, nutrition, and pest control
Diagnose soil and crop disorders using Tridoṣa-based indicators and design appropriate natural remedies
Design a natural farm centered on indigenous cows, with live mulches, green manures, and biodiversity planting
Promote conservation ethics and show how chemical-free farming supports climate stability, water security, and public health
Course Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Apply Ayurvedic principles to everyday agricultural practice
Create and use natural fertilisers and soil conditioners
Identify and manage pests using traditional, non-chemical approaches
Enhance farm productivity and ecological resilience
Lead by example in promoting eco-conscious farming
Course Syllabus
Foundations of Vrikshayurveda
Definition, historical texts, Vaiseṣika elements, cyclical worldview
Plant Metaphysics & Tridoṣa
Vāta-Pitta-Kapha in crops; diagnosing imbalances
Bio-Formulations I: Kunapajala
Theory, preparation, field application
Bio-Formulations II: Tridoṣa Remedies & Agnihotra
Fire-based microbiome enrichment and pest deterrence
Soil Health & Nutrient Management
Living-soil philosophy, indigenous cow systems, microbial density
Natural Fertility Improvement
Green manures, live mulches, nitrogen-fixing guilds
Farm Design & Establishment
Layouts, water harvesting, vetiver earth-engineering, drip vs. root moisturisation
Maintenance, Monitoring & Sustainability
Seasonal routines, biodiversity enhancement, record-keeping
Reading List
Vrikshayurveda Samhita by Ravi Singh Choudhary
Vrikshayurveda by Surapala
Kashyapiyakrishisukti
Krishi Parashar
Vishwavallabha
Krishi Samhita by Ravi Singh Choudhary (Hindi)
Gau Samhita by Ravi Singh Choudhary (Hindi)
Course Features
Live Interactive Sessions
Engage in real-time lectures with faculty and participate in live Q&A discussionsFlexible Learning
Access recorded sessions and course materials anytime, at your convenienceCertificate of Completion
Receive a certificate upon successful completion of course requirements
*Important Enrollment Notice: This course requires a minimum of 15 registrations to commence. If the required number is not met, enrolled participants will be notified promptly and given the option of a full refund or transfer to an alternative course.