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Samhita Adhyayan 3 · Paper I · Topic 1

Cha. Chi. 1 – Rasayana Adhyaya

SubjectSamhita Adhyayan 3 (AyUG-SA3) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 1 TermI Weightage40 marks (topics 1–16 together) Hours1 LH · 0 NLHT · 0 NLHP Topic ID3/samhita-adhyayan-3/1-1

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

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

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Abhayamalakiya Rasayana Pada
  2. 1.1Bheshaja Paryaya, classification of medicines (Bheshaja & Abheshaja Prakara), benefits of Rasayana and Vajikarana, and detailed types of Rasayana
  3. 1.2Indications and contraindications of Haritaki Prayoga and key formulations like Brahma Rasayana, Chyawanaprasha, and Haritaki Yoga
  4. 2Pranakamiya Rasayana Pada
  5. 2.1Gramya Ahara & Vihara and their effects on health
  6. 2.2Rasayana Yogas - Amalaki Rasayana, Nagabala Rasayana, and Bhallataka Rasayana
  7. 3Karapratichitiya Rasayana Pada
  8. 3.1Amalakayasa Rasayana Kevala Amalaka Rasayana, Lauhadi Rasayana, Medhya Rasayana, Pippali Rasayana, Pippali Vardhaman Rasayana, Triphala Rasayana, and Shilajatu Rasayana
  9. 4Ayurveda Samutthaniya Rasayana Pada
  10. 4.1Indrokta Rasayana and Achara Rasayana
  11. 4.2Importance of Pranacharya Vaidya, ethical aspects of Chikitsa

Learning objectives

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

  • Explain basic meaning of terms like Abheshaja, Vatatapika Rasayana, Kutipraveshika Rasayana, Aachara Rasayana, Pranakamiya, Yayavara.
  • Enlist Bheshaja ParyayaClassify Bheshaja and Abheshaja (Cha.Chi.1/1/3-6)
  • Identify the examples of Abheshaja
  • Describe the functions of Rasayana (Cha.Chi 1/1/7-8)
  • Describe the functions of Vajikarana (Cha. Chi. 1/1/9-12)
  • Differentieate between Rasayana and Vajikarana (Cha Chi.1/1/8-12)
  • Discuss types of Rasayana - Kutipraveshika and Vatatapika (Cha.Chi. 1/1/16-23)
  • Discuss Haritaki Prayoga in Rasayana Chikitsa (Cha.Chi 1/1/29-37)
  • Enlist Rasayana Yoga - Brahma Rasayana, Chyawanaprasha, Haritaki Yoga, Amalaka Rasayana (Cha.Chi. 1/1/41-79)
  • Define Gramya Aahara and Vihara and explain their Effects (Cha.Chi 1/2/3)
  • Describe Rasayana Yoga- Amalaka Rasayana, Nagabala Rasayana, Bhallataka Rasayana, (Cha .Chi 1/2/4-22)
  • Discuss Rasayana yoga - Amalakaayasa Brahma Rasayan, Kevala Amalaka Rasayana, ,Lauhadi Rasayana, Medhya Rasayana, Pippali Rasayana, Pippali Vardhamanm, Triphala Rasayana, Shilajatu Rasayana and Varjya during Shilajatu Prayoga.
  • Discuss Kulathya Nishedha in Shilajatu Prayoga (Cha.Chi.1/3/62-64)
  • Discuss Aachara Rasayana and its importance in current era. (Cha.Chi 1/4/30-35)
  • Discuss Aachara Rasayana and its importance in the modern era, along with the code of conduct for Bhishak.

Notes

Detailed notes for Cha. Chi. 1 – Rasayana Adhyaya are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Rasayana Adhyaya of Charaka Chikitsa Sthana is divided into how many Padas?
  1. A. 2
  2. B. 3
  3. C. 4
  4. D. 5

Answer: C — Abhayamalakiya, Pranakamiya, Karaprachitiya and Ayurvedasamutthaniya Rasayana Pada.

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Important questions

  • LAQ Describe the types of Rasayana and the method of administration of Brahma Rasayana as per Cha. Chi. 1. (Practice)