Single drug (Herbal & Mineral)

Syllabus – subtopics

1. •Single drug its variety of formulations and their different indications• Chemical/phytochemical composition
2. •Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as per formulation
3. •Therapeutic properties
4. •Awasthanusara Uses(as applicable)
5. •Matra
6. •Anupana
7. •Pathyapathya
8. •Sevana Kala
9. •Kala maryada (duration of medication as applicable)
10. •Side effects of medication (as applicable)
11. •Research updates and clinical evidences for each of the following formulations Guduchi Guduchi Swarasa (Sha.Sam.Ma. Kh. Chp1/7 page 138) Guduchyadi Churna (B.R. Pleehayakrut Rogdhikara) Guduchi Kwatha (B.R. Jwaradhikara) Guduchi Hima (B.R. Chardi Rogadhikara) Guduchi Ghana- Samshamani Vati (AFI Part II Page 183) Guduchi Satva (AFI-Part I, Page 205) Amrutadi Guggulu (AFI-Part III, Page 107) Amritarishta (AFI Part I page 6) Amalaki Amalaki Swarasa (Sha.Sam.Ma.Kha.) Amalakyadi Churna (Sha.Sam.M.Kha. Churna kalpana) Triphala Rasayana (Cha.Chi. Rasayana Adhyaya) Chyavanaprasha (AFI Part I page 37) Dhatri Lauha (AFI Part I Page 284) Amalakyadi Gutika (Sha.Sam.Ma.Kha.Vati Kalpana) Phalatrikadi Kwatha (Sha.Sam.Ma.Kha.Kwatha Kalpana) Triphala Ghrita (Sha.Sam.Ma.Kha. Ghrita Kalpana) Bhallataka Bhallataka Modaka (B.R. Pleeha-Yakrit Rogadhikara) Bhallataka Ghrita (B.R. Gulma Rogadhikara) Bhallataka Guda (B.R. Arsha Rogadhikara) Bhallatakadi Taila (B.R. Nadivrina Rogadhikara) Bhallataka Avaleha (B.R. Arsha Rogadhikara) Bhallatakadi Lepa (B.R. Kushta Rogadhikara) Bhallatakadi Kwatha (B.R. Urusthabha Rogadhikara)Note: For Bhallataka additional ashuddha, avidhi sevanajanya vyadhi and their shantyupayaGandhaka Gandhaka churna (SY page 217) Gandhaka Rasayana (AFI-Part II, Page 115) Gandhaka Druti (RRR 3rd Chapter) Gandhaka Taila (R.T. 8th Chapter) Gandhakadya Malahara (AFI-Part II, Page 165) Gandhakadi Lepa (RRS Shiroroga Chikitsa) Gandhaka Vati (B.R. Agnimandya Rogadhikara) Gairika Gairika Pradeha (Cha.Chi. Visarpa Rogadhyaya Laghusuta shekhara Rasa (AFI Part II Page 282) Gairikadya Malahara (AFI-Part III, Page 224) Gairikadya Gutikanjana (B.R. Netraroga) Gairika rasakriya (Cha.Chi.26/235) Varnakara lepa (Cha.Chi.25/117)

Learning objectives

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

• Describe different dosage forms prepared out of a single herb or mineral
• Appreciate how the therapeutic efficacy varies depending on the dosage form AFT- VAL MK K L&PP T T- EW,DEB F&S I
• Describe therapeutic efficacy of different formulations of Vishadrvya (Bhallataka), with its toxic effects and remedy.
• Describe therapeutic efficacy of different formulations of Guduchi, Gairika, Gandhaka
• Aappraise multiple factors considered for preparation of various dosage forms from a single drug and creat list of more such examples. AFT- CHR DK KH BS,IB L COM F III