Dravya Guna Vidnyan

2 Questions Papers : 200 Marks Total (180+20 for Internal Assessment

Practical :200 Marks Total (180+20 Internal Assessment)

Lectures :180

Practical Work:90

FIRST PAPER 

100 Marks 

Part - A

50 Marks ( 45 Marks + 5 Marks for Internal Assessment Marks)

1. Lakshana Of Dravyaguna Shāstra,General Introduction of Sapta Padārtha- Dravya, Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka,   Prabhāv and Karma.      

2. Lakshana of Dravya Panchabhoutikatwa,Aushadhitatwa,Nanaushadhitwa,Dravya pradhanata (Superiority of  Dravya ) 

3.  Classification of Dravya-according to Chetan, Achetan Bheda, Kārya Kārana Bheda,Yoni Bheda, Prabhāva Bheda, Soumya-Agneya Bheda,Rasa Skanda Bheda, Knowledge of Ganās explained by Charak, Sushrut & Vagbhat ,Classification of Dravyas in other Nighantus , Classification of medicinal plants and number of medicinal plants in their family.

4. Derivation, Definition and types of Guna , Detailed knowledge of Gurvādi and Parādi gunas.

5. Derivation, Definition, Meanings of Rasa, Principles of Rasa sankhya according to different  Acharyas and acceptance of general principles, Nivritti Vishesha Hetu, Panchabhoutikatwa of Rasa, Its Nivritti , Differences between Rasa and Anurasa , Importance of each Six Rasas,Its Panchbhoutic sangathana, Effects of seasons on Rasa Upalabdhi Kārana , Nishpatti  Kārana of Rasa , Rasa Rupāntara.

Guna - karma classification of Rasa, Lakshanas of each of Six Rasa, Effects of excess usage of Rasas, Guna of  Rasas   as uttama, madhyama and adhama rupa, Indications for use of Rasas , with exceptions, Shamana and Kopana  of Dosha and Dushya by  Rasas, Uses of Rasa in Aushadha and Aahāra.

6. Derivation, Lakshan of Vipāka, Types of Awastha Pāka, Various theories for establishment of swarupa and sankhya of Vipāka and their acceptance .Guna- Karma of Vipāka, Vipāka taratamya ,Vipāka upalabdhi ,Differences between Rasa and Vipāka, Superiority of Vipāka.

7.Derivation, Lakshan of Virya. Analysis of various theories of Virya and accepted theory. Knowledge of bhoototkarsha in Viryas ,Karma of Virya ,Upalabdhi hetu, General Principles regarding establishment of Virya along with their exceptions, Superiority of Virya.

8.Derivation and Lakshan of Prabhāva. Prabhāvajanya karma, Vichitra-pratyarabdha, Superiority of Prabhāva.

9.Inter-relation of Rasagunādi in Dravyas and their Balābal nirupana.    

Part - B

  50 Marks  (45 marks + 5 marks for Internal Assessment  Marks)                                                                          

1. Nirukti , Lakshana , Swaroopa and Bheda of Karma, Action of Karma according to ancient and modern views, Classification of Karma, Various examinations to know Kārmukatva of Dravya. Knowledge of following karma vachaka words with examples-Dipana, Pāchana,Samshamana, Samshodhana, Anulomana, Sramsana ,Bhedana, Rechana, Lekhana,Grāhi ,Stambhana,Madakāri, Pramāthi, Vyavayi , Vikāsi.

2. Nirupana of Audbhida Ganās according to Aakriti, Guna, Karma, Jāti, Kārya ,Prasiddhi and Sādharmya, Examples- Panchamoola, Panchapallava, Panchavalkala, Triphalā, Trikatu , Trimada ,Chaturushana, Panchakola,Shadushana,Chaturbija, Jeevaniya Gana, Ashtavarga, Trijātaka, Chaturjātaka ,Panchatikta, Amla Panchaka, Mahapancha Visha, Upavisha etc, In Bhoumaja Drugs-Lavana Panchaka,Kshāra Dvaya, Kshār Ashtaka.  In Jāngama Drugs -Ksheerāshtaka ,Mutrāshtaka ,Pitta Panchaka.

3. Basis of nomenclature of Dravya, Synonyms with the reasons,Division of Desha - Bhumi, Collection of Dravya, Swarupa of Sangrahya Dravya,Method of Sangrahana (Collection). Sangrahana-vidhi of Audbhida Dravya according to avayava bheda, Time of Sangrahana , Sangrahana  according to Virya Bheda , Preservation of collected Dravyās , Bheshajāgāra(Storage of Medicine), Definition of Māna, Modern and Ancient Knowledge of Pautava, Drauvaya and Pāyya Māna.

4. Various Impurities of Dravya, Their Purification, Knowledge of Adulterants and Artificial Drugs.

5. Prashasta Bheshaja, Bheshaja Prayoga ,Prayojya Anga, Knowledge of Viruddha Dravyās, Prescription of Aushadha Yoga, Knowledge of Vaya, Bala , Linga,Agni,Dosha, Dushya, Vyādhi , Koshta, Dravya Prakriti ,Abhyāsa, Satwa,Desha Kāla and Kalpanā for deciding Drugs Dosage, Anupāna Vyavasthā, Bhaishajya Sevana Kāla, Bhaishajya Prayoga Mārga (Routes of Drug Administration).

6. Brief History of Dravya Guna Shastra, Description of Dravya Guna  Shastra in Vedās , Ayurvediya Samhitās, Various Nighantus, Knowledge of  Dravyaguna  Grantha written by various scholars in recent years.

7. The Introduction to Pharmacognosy and Taxonomy, Definition, Classifications along with examples of the followings: Alkaloids, Glycosides, Tannins, Phenols, Oils -Volatile Oils &Fixed Oils ,Resins-Gum-Resins & Oleo Resins.

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 SECOND PAPER

100 Marks

 Part - A

50 Marks  (45 marks + 5 marks for Internal Assessment  Marks) 

Knowledge of Gana ,Kula (Family), Parichaya, Main Synonyms, Anga Pratyanga (Morphology), Knowledge of Karma according to Adhisthāna, Bheda, Therapeutic usages, Specific dosages, Various Kalpanas, Aushad Yogas , Toxic Effects and Antidotes of the following Drugs.

General introduction of the following drugs and their Gunadharma:-

General introduction of the following drugs and their Gunadharma

Part - B   

50 Marks  (45 marks + 5 marks for Internal Assessment  Marks)          

1.  Introduction, Guna, Karma and uses of following Jāntavya Dravya (drugs of animal origin)

2. General introduction of Dhatu, Upadhatu, Rasa and Uparasa in Bhoumya Dravya (mineral origin).

3.  Introduction, Knowledge of Guna-Karma of Following Groups of Annapana Varga

4. Guna Dharma Vivechana of Various Important Modern Drugs like Sulpha Drugs, Antibiotics, Vitamins etc. knowledge of their adverse effects. and their management by Ayurvedic therapies.

5. Applied Pharmacology-Study of following systems                                                                                         

1. Autonomous Nervous System:  Cholinergic, Anti-cholinergic, Adrenergic, Anti- Adrenergic.
2. Cardiovascular System:  Cardiac-Glycosides, Drugs for CHF, Anti-arrhythmic Drugs,  Anti-Angina Drugs, Anti-Ischaemic Drugs , Anti-Hypertensive Drugs.
3. Endocrinology : Anti-Pitutary , Thyroid Hormones, Insulin, Corticosteroids,  Gonadadals Hormones and their Antagonist, Oxytocins and drugs acting on Uterus, Drugs Affecting Calcium Balance
4. Gastro -Intestine Tract : Anti-emetics, Drugs used in Peptic Ulcer, Anti-diarrhoeals, Purgatives, Chemotherapy.
5. Haemopoietic System :Haematinics , Drugs Affecting Coagulations , Bleeding and Thrombosis, Chemotherapy.
6. Central Nervous System-General consideration, General Anesthesia, Hypnotics and Sedatives, Anti-epileptic , Opioid Analgesics.
7. Respiratory System:: Anti-tussives , Expectorants and Mucolytics, Drugs in Bronchial Asthma, Histamine and Anti-histaminics.

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Practical

1.   Detailed Knowledge of identification of following drugs:

i. Kanda(stem)            -     Guduchi ,Apāmārga.

ii. Patra(leaves)           -     Swarnapatri,Vāsā.

iii. Pushpa(flowers)     -     Lavanga,Nagapushpa.

iv. Phala(fruit)             -     Pippali,Vibhitaki.

v. Beeja(seeds)            -    Mahānimba,Vidanga.

vi. Twaka(bark)          -     Arjuna,Kutaja.

vii.Niryasa(exudates)-      Hingu,Guggulu.

viii.Jangam dravya(animal origin)- Madhu.

2. Collection of minimum 50 local plants,50 from other places.

Maintain them in herbarium (album) and its presentation in practical examination.

3.Yearly tour for collection of plants (drugs) in local area. Tour to other areas as per convenience.

4. Mono Drug Therapy Journal

Practical Marks Division

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