Aushadhi Prayoga Marga

Syllabus – subtopics

1. •Introduction Types in ayurveda Advantages and disadvantages of each aushadhi prayoga marga and probable mode of action after administration of following dosage forms in below mentioned routes
2. 1Mukha (Oral Cavity): Vati, Gutika, Churna, Asava, Arishta,Kashaya, Avaleha, Khanda, Sneha (Ghrita/Taila)
3. 2Nasa(Nasal Route)- Dosage form used - Churna, taila, swarasa, arka
4. 3Karna (Through Ear)- Taila, Ghrita
5. 4Akshi (Through Eyes)- - Ghrita, Taila
6. 5Twak (Through Skin)- Lepa, Alepa, Pralepa, Malahara, upanaha,pradeha, abhyanga, udvartana
7. •Shirodhara - Takra
8. •Abhyanga- Sahacharadi Taila
9. •Ashti Bhagna- Murivenna Taila
10. •Vrana- Jatyadi Taila
11. •Smashru – Shankha Bhasma
12. •Kesha Ghanata- Bringaraja Taila
13. •Akala Palita – Hasthi Danta Masi
14. •Indralupta – Icchabhedi Rasa
15. •Lomashatana – Lomashatana Lepa
16. 6Guda ( Anal Route)- Dosage forms - Vartis, taila, ghrita, kalka, churna, kashaya
17. 7Mutra marga (Through urethra)- Uttara Basti with Dosage forms- Taila, ghrita
18. 8Yoni marga (Through vagina)- Yoni Dharana, Yoni Dhavana, Yoni Pichu, Yoni Dhoopana

Learning objectives

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

• Discuss the various types of Aushadhi Prayog Marga (route of drug administration).
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each Aushadhi Prayog Marga.
• Enlist the dosage forms used in the specific Aushadhi Prayog Marga.
• Discuss the nature of drug (s) administered in various routes of drug administration.
• Appraise administration of drugs through various routes mentioned in Ayurvedic treatment AFT- VAL MK K L&G D T- EW F&S III

Important questions

• LAQ Describe the different routes of drug administration (Aushadhi Prayoga Marga) in Ayurveda with examples. (Practice)