Exam eligibility
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Syllabus – subtopics
- •Introduction, definition, importance, types, Procedure, necessary equipment, Shelf life with following exampleKharaliya Rasayana: Shwasakuthara rasa and Vatavidwansana rasa Parpati Rasayana: Loha parpati and sudha parpati Kupipakwa Rasayana: Rasasidhura and Rasa karpura Pottali Rasayana: Tamragarbha pottali and Loha grarbha pottali
Learning objectives
At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)
- Describe importance and unoque features of Chaturvidha Rasayana - Kharaliya Rasayana, Parpati Rasayana, Kupipakwa Rasayana & Pottali Rasayana.
- Explain definition, types and method of preparation of Chaturvidha Rasayana.
- Determine role of Yantra, Agni & Kala for pharmaceutical process of chaturvidha rasayana
- Explain shelf-life of Chaturvidha Rasayana.
- Describe chemical changes occuring during the preparation of chaturvidha rasayana and its impact on Pharmacological action of Chaturvidha Rasayana
- Explain law of Definite proportion and proportion of Mercury and sulphur needed for preparation of sulphide of Mercury. in Chaturvidha rasayana
Notes
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Q1. Example of Kupipakva Rasayana is
- A. Rasa Sindura
- B. Kajjali
- C. Rasa Parpati
- D. Mugdha Rasa
Answer: A — Rasa Sindura and Makaradhwaja are Kupipakva; Kajjali is Kharaliya, Parpati is Parpati kalpa.
Important questions
- SAQ Write the method of preparation of Rasa Sindura (Kupipakva Rasayana). (Practice)