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Padartha Vigyan and Ayurveda Itihas

This is the introductory course to Ayurveda. Students learn about basic principles, their significance, the Lakshana of Ayurveda, and the main history of Ayurveda.

Subjects include:

• Ayurveda Nirupana

• Dravya Vigyaniyam

• Gunavigyaniyam

• Samanya Vigyaniyam

• Karya-Karana Siddhanta

• Globalisation of Ayurveda

Kriya Sharir

Also known as physiology, this course teaches students about doshas, locations of Pittas and their functions, different Dhatus, and the various body systems.

Subjects include:

• Doshas

• Prakriti

• Ahara

• Physiology of body systems

• Dhatus

• Malas

Rachana Sharir

Rachana Sharir, or Anatomy, involves the different body parts, such as bones, muscles, joints, blood vessels, greater explanation of the systems, etc. Practicals are also done.

Subjects include:

• Shariropkramaniya Shaarira

• Garbha Shaarira

• Embryology

• Surface and radiological anatomy

• Sira, Dhamani, Srotas Shaarira

• Koshtha Evam Ashaya Shaarira

Dravyaguna Vigyan

This subject is the study of pharmacology. Various types of Ganas, Karmas and many types of Dravyas (drugs) are learnt in this course. A Herbarium record must also be maintained.

Subjects include:

• Rasa

• Karma

• Mishraka Gana

• General information on pharmacology

• Dravyas

• Annapana Varga

Roga Nidana

Students learn about the different types of diseases and disorders and infections, viruses, and bacteria. How to conduct clinical examinations is also taught.

Subjects include:

• Dosha Dushyadi Vigyan

• Basic Pathology

• Pariksha Vigyana

• Nidana Panchaka Vigyana

• Diseases of various types

• Principles of Laboratory Tests (Practicals)

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Padartha Vigyanam

Padartha Vigyanam

Introduction to the basics of Ayurveda, philosophical background, principles, etc.

Ayurveda Itihas

Ayurveda Itihas

History of Ayurveda, how it came to be, different schools, methods for examination, etc.

Sanskrit

Sanskrit

As most Ayurveda books tend to be in Sanskrit, this course teaches the language.

Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

Principles of Ayurvedic Kriya Sharir, locations and functions of specific parts, and more.

Modern Physiology

Modern Physiology

Different systems are taught: respiratory, nervous, gastro-intestinal tract, etc.

Rachna Sharir

Rachna Sharir

In this, students learn about the branches of anatomy, like embryology, anthology, etc.

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Dravyaguna Vighyan

Dravyaguna Vighyan

Pharmacology and Dravya are taught here with detailed knowledge of different drugs.

Rasashastra

Rasashastra

Introduction to equipment such as hot ovens, furnaces, gas stoves, hot plates, etc.

Bhaishajya Kalpana

Bhaishajya Kalpana

Here, you learn about storage methods and equipment like a mixer, grinder, sieves, etc.

3

Agadtantra

Agadtantra

Students learn about poisons, duties to perform in poisoning, chemical emergencies, etc.

Swasthavritta

Swasthavritta

Physical, social, and mental health, quality of life, living standard, etc., are learnt.

Yoga

Yoga

Various asanas and postures are taught and benefits, theories, and other topics.

Nisargopachara

Nisargopachara

Various types of therapies are taught, such as mud therapy, hydrotherapy, sunbath, etc.

Practicals

Practicals

Students need to score in various activities such as yoga, viva voce, journal work, etc.

Prasuti Tantra

Prasuti Tantra

The female body is explored in detail in topics such as menstruation, ovulation, pregnancy, etc.

Stri Roga

Stri Roga

Diseases afflicting females, such as infertility, menopause, AIDS, etc., are explored.

Kaumarbhritya Parichaya

Kaumarbhritya Parichaya

Paediatrics and child care are introduced, including health and maintaining nutrition

Balaroga

Balaroga

Disorders common in children are taught, such as measles, chickenpox, typhoid, etc.

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Kayachikitsa

Kayachikitsa

Management of disorders such as sleep disorders, Alzheimer’s, allergies, etc.

Panchakarma

Panchakarma

Prevention of diseases, maintaining health, and precautions are taught.

Practicals/Clinical Training

Practicals/Clinical Training

Besides the usual viva voce and practical conduction, students must undergo clinical posting.

Shalya Tantra

Shalya Tantra

Modern instruments, anaesthesia, surgery, and treatment are learnt.

Netra Roga Vigyan

Netra Roga Vigyan

How to examine the eye, instruments used, common vision disorders, and more.

Shira - Karna- Nasa- Mukha Rogas

Shira - Karna- Nasa- Mukha Rogas

This course teaches various rogas relating to headaches, ear, nose, and mouth.

Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Medical statistics and the research process and tools relating to it are learnt.

Padartha Vigyan

Padartha Vigyan

Ravi Dutta Tripathi

An introductory book to Padartha Vigyan and good for beginners.

History of Ayurveda

Indian Medicine in Classical Age

P.V. Sharma

A history of how Ayurveda originated; medicine in old times.

Physiology

Ayurvediya Kriya Sharir

Ranjit Rai Desai

Detailed and interesting explanations of the human body.

Anatomy

Textbook of Anatomy

Inderbir Singh

Coloured pages with detailed explanations and clinical cases.

Dravyaguna Vigyan

Bedi Vanaspati Kosha 

Ramesh Bedi

Knowledge of pharmacology and ayurvedic drugs.

Roga Nidana

Nadi Darshan

Tarashanker Mishra

Information on many types of diseases and laboratory tests.

Bhaishajya Kalpana

Ayurvediya Rasashastra

Chandrabhushan Jha

Teaches about instruments used and how to create medicine.

Charaka Samhita -Purvardha

Charaka Samhita

Ram Karan Sharma, Bhagwan Dash

One of the most reputed ayurveda books in the world.