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  5

Principles and procedures in mixtures, solutions.

Session 6

Principles and procedures in Churnas, Kwath churnas, Powders (Bhasmas etc.).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JfdAbjBG4E

Session 7

Emulsions external preparations, suppositories, basti, asavarishta, vati, gutika etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6mCps2c2c

Session 8

Sandhana Kalpana, Definition, types

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYCNgH-3NvI

Session 9

Description of Asavarista method, parikshavidhi, dosage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZCAtK0jYgU

Session 10

The concept of anupana

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.

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Dr G V Ramana

HOD Phytopharmaceuticals
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Extraction technologies