Unit 1 Introduction to Bhaishajya Kalpana (preparation of herbal drugs) and Rasashastra (preparation of metallic/mineral drugs). Paribhasha (technical terms) used in the context of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. Importance of Compound formulations over Ekamoolika Prayoga (single drug therapy).
Unit 2 Knowledge about Pancha Vidha Kashaya Kalpana (basic pharmaceutical techniques). Swarasa (fresh juice), Kalka (paste), Kashaya (decoction), Phanta (hot infusion), Hima (cold infusion)- procedure of preparation, general dosage and 1-2 examples. Demonstration of Ardraka swarasa, Tulasi Kalka, Guduchi Kashaya, Panchakola phanta, DhanyakaHima.
Unit 3 Knowledge about important compound formulations. Taila/ghrta paka (medicated oils and ghees), Avaleha (confectioneries), Asava-Arishtas (fermented preparations), Vati-Gutika (pills, tablets), Bhasmas (calcined metals/minerals) and Rasaushadhis (metallic preparations)
Unit 4 Introduction to toxic drugs of Ayurveda and principle of their purification. Purification procedures of Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox Wall.), Vishatinduka (Strychnos nux-vomica L.), Parada (mercury) andGandhaka (sulphur) will be briefed.
Unit 5 Concept of Ahara kalpana (nutraceutics) will be explained. Procedure of preparation of Odana (different rice preparations), Yusha (soups) will be briefed. Demonstration of preparation of Mudga Yusha (green gram soup)
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the principles of Bhaishajya Kalpana- Ayurvedic pharmaceutics
2. To understand various concepts of different dosage forms
3. To learn the concepts of Pathya-Apathya (wholesome food in Ayurveda) and its application in daily life
4. To be skilled with simple House-Hold Plant Drug Preparations