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Rasashastra And Bhaishajya Kalpana Department

Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana – Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics & Alchemy

Rasashastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with the preparation, processing, standardization, and therapeutic application of herbal, mineral, metallic, and herbo-mineral formulations (Bhaishajya). It includes classical pharmaceutical procedures like Shodhana (purification), Marana (incineration), and various Kalpana (dosage forms).

The department teaches the science of Rasa preparations (e.g., Bhasmas, Parpati, Pottali, Kharliya Rasayana), their safety, efficacy, quality control, and modern analytical techniques, based on classical texts like Rasaratna Samuccaya, Rasatarangini, Ayurvedic Formulary of India, and modern pharmacopoeial standards.

Key Processing Techniques

Shodhana (Purification)

Marana (Incineration)

Jarana (Roasting)

Bhavana (Levigation)

Puta (Calcination)

Amritikarana (Nectarization)

Major Dosage Forms

Bhasma (Calcined Metals/Minerals)

Parpati (Thin Flakes)

Pottali (Compact Bundles)

Kharliya Rasayana

Gutika & Vati (Tablets/Pills)

Churna & Kwatha (Powders & Decoctions)

Core Departmental Activities & Practical

Shodhana & Marana Procedures

Bhasma Preparation & Testing

Formulation Development

Quality Control & Standardization

Rasashastra Museum & Specimens

Analytical Techniques Practical