Ayurveda and Fermentation Technology
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Dr G V Ramana
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Ayurveda & Fermentation Technology
Code(Credit) : CUTM1168 (1-2-0)
Course Objectives
To understand the basics of ancient Ayurvedic drug formulations through standard texts such as Bhaishajya Kalpana & Sarangadhara Samhitha.
Learning Outcomes
Through this course students will get both theoretical and practical knowledge of various drug dosage forms and preparation of different traditional medicines such as Kashya (decotions), Lehyas (creams/ointments), oils infused with medicinal values etc.
Course Syllabus
Theory
Module I
Definition of Bhaishajya Kalpana, Mana paribhasha (Introduction, measurements given in AFI- I)
Module II
Collection, storage and preservation of raw material.
Module III
Introduction to various dosage forms with Principles and procedures in mixtures, solutions, Emulsions, Churnas, Kwath churnas, Powders (Bhasmas etc.), external preparations, suppositories, basti, asavarishta, vati, gutika etc.
Module IV
Sandhana kalpana [Definition, types-names (description of Asavarista only), method, parikshavidhi, dose, anupana, shelf- life, use, packing and storage.
Module V
Definition of Ayu and Ayurveda with introduction to Ashtanga Ayurveda. History of Ayurveda definition and importance of Padartha vignana. Importance and complete information of daily routines, practices food regime etc. Complete information about basics of Vata, Pitta and Kapha, importance of food and its practice.
Practical
1. Preparation of Kwatha/Kashya
2. Quality parameters of Kashaya
3. Preparation of Medicated Taila/Oils
4. Preparation of Medicated Lehya
5. Preparation of Asava and Arista.
Suggested Readings
Bhaishjya Ratnavali
Sharangadhara Samhita
Session Plan
Session 1
Definition and description of Bhaishajya Kalpana
Session 2
Mana paribhasha (Introduction, measurements given in AFI- I)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzVOE4OIKDY
Session 3
Collection, storage and preservation of raw material
Session 5
Principles and procedures in mixtures, solutions.
Session 6
Principles and procedures in Churnas, Kwath churnas, Powders (Bhasmas etc.).
Session 7
Emulsions external preparations, suppositories, basti, asavarishta, vati, gutika etc
Session 9
Description of Asavarista method, parikshavidhi, dosage
Session 10
The concept of anupana
Session 11
Practical Session 1
1. Preparation of Kwatha/Kashya
Practical Session 2
2. Quality parameters of Kashaya
Practical Session 3
3. Preparation of Medicated Taila/Oils
Practical Session 4
4. Preparation of Medicated Lehya
Practical Session 5
5. Preparation of Asava and Arista.
Our Main Teachers
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Extraction technologies