Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana

Introduction

Department of Rasashastra and BhaishajyaKalpana is a branch of Ayurveda which deals with the preparation of medicines by using Kashtaoushadhi (Herbal), Rasoushadhi (Mineral) and Kashta-rasoushadhi (Herbo-mineral). Kasthaoushdhi includes different parts of the herbs both in wet and dry forms. It includes toxic drugs also, but these toxic drugs should undergo specific samskara like shodhana etc. before preparation of any medicines. Rasoushadhi includes minerals, metals, and animal origin drugs. These drugs must undergo proper samskaras like, shodhana, marana, etc. before preparing medicines to avoid toxicity of the drugs. All the samskaras mentioned in the classics are performed in this department to both UG and PG students.

Different types of formulations i.e. Vati, Vatika, Churna, Bhasma, Kupipakwa rasa, parpati, pottali, Varti, Asavarishta, arka etc. are prepared. Practicals are taken regularly. The department is well equipped with all instruments, which are needed. Well maintained museum containing all the specimens of metals, minerals, herbal drugs, pharmacy model etc. for the benefit of students. Pharmacy visits are organized during the academic year to know about the pharmacy and industrial management regarding manufacturing. Department is attached with the GMP certified and Ch. Ratan Singh National Ayurveda, Pharmacy, where more than 12 products are prepared regularly.

Departmental Vision

1. To give the adequate knowledge of the subject in comparison with contemporary sciences.
2. Guiding the students to develop the skills of preparing Herbal and Herbo-mineral formulations with competence.
3. Training of the students to develop proper teaching skills to become best teachers in the field.
4. Guiding the students to identify the ingredients / contents of a formulation with expertise and to strengthen their skills of formulating a recipe.

Mission

1. Transferring the knowledge of Bheshaja in all aspects including the knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by adopting the advanced technology in the pharmaceutical industry of Ayurveda.
2. Working in the direction of developing new formulations that will be useful for the sufferings of mankind, strictly on the basis of evidence based research.