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Rasashastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana · Paper I · Topic 10

Rasadravya Parichaya III

SubjectRasashastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana (AyUG-RB) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 10 TermII Weightage5 marks Hours3 LH · 6 NLH Topic ID2/rasashastra-bhaishajya-kalpana/1-10

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✕ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ; SAQ, LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. •Synonyms, Minerological Identification, sources, types, Grahya, Agrahyata, Shodhana, Marana, Probable Chemical Changes, Properties,dose, Ashuddha/Apakwa Bhasma Sevanajanya Vydhi and their shantyupaya, yoga, Research updates Nice to know drugs: Vaikrantha, Vimala (Iron Pyrite), Chapala Rasaka Anjana Kankustha Agnijara Giri Sindura (Red oxide of Hg) Mriddara shringa (Litharge) Kamsya (Bronze) Pittala (Brass) Vartaloha
  2. •Manikya (Ruby) Tarkshya (Emerald) Pushparaga (Topaz) Nilam (Sapphire) Gomeda (Zircon or Cinnamone stone) Vaidurya (Cats eye) Mriga shringa (Stag horn) Sikata (Silica) Vyomashma (Sangeyashab - Jade) Kousheyashma (Asbestos) Badarshama (silicate of lime)

Learning objectives

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

  • Enlist Synonyms and sources.
  • Determine types, Grahya-Agrahya, properties & classical as well as Mineralogical Identification of Rasadravyas
  • Explain Shodhana, Marana and Probable Chemical Changes.
  • Explain research update of Badarashma.
  • Enlist Rasadravyas from this group and describe important kalpas with their therapeutic utility

Notes

Detailed notes for Rasadravya Parichaya III are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.