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Dravyaguna Vigyan · Paper II · Topic 2.1

Dravya (Drug) Nama-Guna-Karma Jnana

SubjectDravyaguna Vigyan (AyUG-DG) PaperPaper II Topic No.Topic 2.1 TermII Weightage55 marks Hours45 LH · 10 NLH Topic ID2/dravyaguna/2-2.1

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. •Amalaki Aragwadha Arjuna Ashoka Ashwagandha Ativisha Bala Beejaka Bhallataka Bharangi Bhrungaraja Bhumyamalaki Bilva Brahmi Chandana Chitraka Dadima Dhataki Dhamasa Eranda Gokshura Guduchi Guggulu Haridra Haritaki Hingu Jambu Jatamansi Jyotishmati Kanchanara Kantakari Kapikachhu Karkatshrungi Katuki Khadira Kumari Kutaja Latakaranja Lodhra Agnimanth Ahiphena (NK) Ajamoda (DK) Apamarga (DK) Asthishrunkhala Bakuchi Bruhati Chakramarda Dhanyaka Ela Gambhari Japa Jatiphala Jeeraka (DK) Kalamegha Kampillaka Kulatha (NK) Kumkum Lajjalu Lavanga

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Specify useful parts with its Rasapanchaka of following drugs.
  • Describe karma,agryakarma and dosha karma of following drugs.
  • Explain Amayikaprayoga used in Vyadhi (Disease) pertaining to various Srotas and Vyadhiavastha (Stage).
  • Indicate the Kalpana (dosage form), Matra (Dose), Anupana (Vehicle), Marga(Route), Sevana kala (Time of administration), Kalavadhi (Duration) and Pathya-pathya ) of following drugs.
  • Enlist active phyto-constituents & important formulations Discuss research updates of following drugs.
  • Enlist botanical name & family. Explain main synonyms as per Bruhatryees and Bhavaprakasha.Vernacular name (Hindi,English and local name) of following drugs.
  • Demonstrate external morphology-habit, root, leaf, stem, flower, inflorescence, fruit, seed and officinal useful parts of following drugs.
  • Describe varieties, grahyagrahyatwa Adulterants, substitute and toxic effects of following drugs wherever applicable

Notes

Detailed notes for Dravya (Drug) Nama-Guna-Karma Jnana are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. The botanical name of Ashwagandha is
  1. A. Withania somnifera
  2. B. Tinospora cordifolia
  3. C. Bacopa monnieri
  4. D. Asparagus racemosus

Answer: A — Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera (Solanaceae).

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Important questions

  • LAQ Describe Guduchi under Nama, Kula, Botanical source, Rasapanchaka, Karma, Amayika prayoga and Yoga. (Practice)