Rasashastra and Bhaishajyakalpana

 

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

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

Lectures : 180  

Practical Work : 90  

 

 

Paper – I – Rasashastra

100 Marks

Part – A

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

 

1. Derivation of the word Rasa and its etimology.

2 . Definitions of –Apunarbhava,  Amritikarana, Amalvarga,     Āvāpa,  Kshārāshtaka,        Kshiratraya, Jārana, Drāvakgana, Dhālana, Nirvāpana, Niruthikarana,       Panchāmrita,  Panchagavya,      Panchamrittikā,     Bhāvanā, Madhurtraya,       Mritaloha, Māran, Rekhāpurnatwa, Lavanpanchaka, Lohitikarana, Varitaratwa,      Satwapātana, Samskar, Moorcchana, Swedana, Mardana, Nirutthikarana,   Apunarbhava,  Amrutikarana, Drutikarana, Rasapisti, Rasapanka, Kajjali,  Mitrapanchak,  Kakarastaka,  Raktavarga,  Bid,   Sarvagandha, Trigandha .

3. Yantrās and their uses  :  Ulükhala Yantra,  Kachchhapa Yantra, Khalwa                Yantra,     Damaru Yantra,  Dolā Yantra, Pātana Yantra,  Pātāla Yantra, Pālika Yantra, Puta Yantra,   Bālukā Yantra,    Bhudhara Yantra,    Vidyādhara Yantra,    Sthāli Yantra, Swedana Yantra,   Arka Yantra, Viscometer,   Densitometer,   pH meter,  Vernier Calliper,    Electrical balance,    Electronic balance,    Colorimeter,   Refractometer, Distillation apparatus, Soxhlet Distillation Apparatus.

4. Mooshā (Crucible)  :  Gostanimooshā,     Vajramooshā,     General Mooshā, their structure and uses.  Modern forms of mooshās.

5. Kosthi  :  General introduction of  Gāra Koshthi,       Chullikā,       Pātāla Kosthi,  Angārakoshthi and their modern form.

6. Puta  :  General introduction,  importance and amount of fire for Kapota Puta, Gomaya Puta,  Kukkutaputa,  Kumbhaputa, Gajaputa, Bālukaputa,  Bhudharaputa,  Mahāputa,  Lāwakaputa,  Varāhaputa.  Introduction and uses of Electric furnace,  Muffle Furnace.

                                

Part – B

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

1. Derivation of the terms Rasa and Pārada (Mercury), their synonyms, sources and compound forms,    Naisargika,    Yougika,     Kanchuka etc.  Doshās  (impurities)  of  Pārada. Samanyya Sodhana,  Ashta Samskārās and Bandhanās,   methods of extraction of Pārada (Mercury) from Hingula. Types of Rasa and Rasāyana, Difference in between  Rasa and Rasāyana.  History of Rasa Shāstra.  Features / Characteristics (Grahya Agrahya swaroop) of medicinally acceptable and non acceptable type of Pārad ( Mercury ).

2. Kajjali : Types of Murchhanā of Parāda (Mercury)   e.g. Kajjali,    Parpati Nirmana,      Rasa karpura,  Rasapushpa, Rasa sindoor, Siddha Makaradhwaja and their methods of preparation.  Doses, proterties and therapeutic uses of these yogas.

3.Mahārasa: Number of Mahārasa,    Uparasa,    Sādhārana Rasa and their features (Swaroop),  sources, Shodhana, Mārana,  doses,  properties and therapeutic uses.

4. Dhātus and Upadhātus : Louhās (Dhatu) – Swarna (Gold),   Rajata (Silver),   Tāmra (Copper), Putiloha  –  Vanga  (Tin),   Nāga (Lead),   Yashad (Zinc).    Mishralouha-Kānsya,     Pittala etc.   Ayaha / Ayasa Iron( Ayasākhya loha / Iron and it’s compounds, ores)  Their Feature (Swaroop), Sources, Types, Shodhana   (Purification),    Mārana,    Louhitikarana   and    Amritikaran methods.  Doses and therapeutic uses and Knowledge of Chemical test with modern standardization methods.

5. Ratnās and Uparatnās  : Kaparda,  Gomeda (Zircon or inamone stone),  Tarkāshya (Emerald), Nilam (Sapphire),   Pravāla (Coral),   Pushparāga (Topaz), Manikya (Ruby),  Mukta (Pearl),  Vajra (Diamond),  Vaidurya (Cats eye), Chandrakānta (Moon Stone), Trinakanta (Amber), Parojaka (Turquaise), Rājāvarta (Lapis Lazuli),   Vaikrānta (Tourmaline), Vyomāshma (Jade), Suryakānta  (Sun Stone),   Sphatikā   (Rock crystal),    Khatikā   (chalk), Godanti  (Calcium Sulphate),     Dugdhapāshāna     (Tale soft stone), Nagapāshāna / Jaharmoharā  (Serpentine),    Badarashma   (Silicate of lime), Mrigashringa (Hart’s horn), Shukti (Oyster or pearl oyster), Shankha (Conch’s shell).  Their Introduction, Features, Sources. Sources of Shukti, features, Shodhana, Mārana,    Pishtikarana, doses and therapeutic uses.

6. Visha and Upvishās  :  Features, Properties, Sources, general purification and methods of therapeutic uses of Vishās and Upavishās with Ancient and Modern concepts. 

Study of medicinal compounds containing Visha.

                                               

                                                                                                                                         

Paper-II 

Bhaishajyakalpanā  

100 Marks

Part – A

50 Marks  (45+5 for Internal Assessment  Marks)

1. Derivation,   history and gradual development of Bhaishajya kalpanā.   Difference between Aushadha and Bheshaja. Fundamental  principles of Bhaishajyakalpanā    (Ancient and Modern).  Rasashālānirmana according to directions mentioned in Aushadha Prasādhana Adhiniyama  (Laws of medicine manufacturing) and study of rules of drug preparation.

2.  Introduction and general knowledge of useful instruments for medicine preparation.  Disintegrater,     Pulveriser,     Micropulveriser,     Ballmill,     End Runner,    Edge Runner,   Seiveshaker,     Polishing pan,     Granulator,     Mixer, Grinder,     Tablet packing machine,   Strip packing machine,     Pouch packing machine,     Pill making machine,       Pill cutter,   Planatory  mixer,     Tableting Machine,    Capsule filling machine,     Drier,  Liquid Filling Machine,      Cream Filling   Machine,      Bottle sealing Machine,     Tube Crimping Machine,    Steamer,    Boiler etc.

3. Comparative study of “Māna” (measurement) in Ancient and Western views, rules for taking dry and wet drugs. Rules of taking liquid and wet drugs in double quantity (Dwiguna).   Grāhyatva and Agrāhyatva rules of Aushadhi  dravyas & Kalpanas. Collection and preservation methods of different Aushadhi kalpanās.   Examination methods, Preservation and Saviryatā avadhi (potency period) of different kalpanas.  It’s knowledge and uses according to modern science.

 Short introduction of various research techniques like Chromatography, Spectrophometry, Electrophoresis and instruments necessary for testing and standardization of drugs,   for e.g.   Tablet Hardness tester,   Tablet Disintegration  time testing apparatus, Telethermometer,  Refractometer,    Descicator,     Waterbath.  

4.  Introduction, definition,  preparation methods,  doses and detailed description of uses and Anupāna (Adjuvants)  of following Kalpanās-Ayaskriti,  Arka,  Avaleha   (Khamira-Prāsha-Guda   -    Khandapāka    -    Fānita   -   Rasakriyā   -   Ghanasatwa etc.) Itra, Udak (Madhudaka, Gudodaka, Tandulodaka etc.)

5. Ushnodaka,  Aushadhayusha,  Aushadha Siddhapāniya (medicated water),   Aushadh Siddha Mamsarasa   (medicated non veg. Soup), Kalka (paste) , Kwātha (decoction), Kshārakalpanā,  Kshirapāka   (milk prepatations),  Kharaliya Rasa, Guggulu Kalpanā, Gutikā (Vati, Modaka, Vataka, Vatiakā, chandrikā etc.) chakrikā, Churna (powders),  churnakriyā,  Tailpātana,  Dhupana,  Dhoompāna,  Pushpakhanda (Gulkanda), Pramathyā,  Phānta,  Malahara,  Masi, Mandura Kalpana. Other Lavana Kalpana   – Lakshārasa Kalpanā, Louha Kalpanā, Vartikalpanā (Anjana, varti, Gudavarti, Phalavarti, Yoni varti,  Vrana varti, Shishnavarti) ,Shārkara, Satwakalpanā, swarasa,  Hima ( Shitakashāya).

6. Introductory knowledge of Micronization, Percolation, Distillation, Extraction,  Suppository.

7. Introduction of Biochemical approach of Ayurvedic drugs (Plants and Mineral  Preparation )                                                                   

 

Part – B

50 Marks  (45+5 for Internal Assessment  Marks)

8. Methods of Snehapāka,   types of Sneha, Murcchana  vidhi of  Sneha,.   Snehapaka (Ghrita, taila preparations)   duration,   Lakshana,   rules for Sneha paka and their use, dose and duration of use.  Preparation and uses of Jātyādi Ghrita, Brāmhighrita, Nārāyana taila, Panchaguna taila , Snehapāka with introduction of Modern Standardization view.

9.  Features of Sandhāna Kalpanā and it’s types – Madya, Āsava, Arishta ,Vāruni ,Surā (Prasannā, Kādambari, Medaka ,Jagala,bukkasa),   Maireya,  Surāsava, Shukta, Kanjika, Tushodaka, Shidhu,  Souvira kalpana their preparation, properties,  doses,  uses and mode of administration. Siddha sandhāna Lakshana, preparation, doses and mode of administration of Arjunarishta, Ashokārishta,    Takrārishta, Dashamulārishta, Drāksharishta,   Arvindāsva,    Kumāryāsava, Chandanāsava their methods of preparation,  uses and doses. 

Sandhāna process with Introductory knowledge of zymology & Modern standardization view.

10. Pathya Kalpanā  :- Kalpanā vidhāna      (preparation methods)  of Anna,      Katvara, Kāmbailika,  Krisharā,  Takrakalpanā  (Udashwita,Takramathita,  Bhaktarasa,  Krita  -akrita Mamsarasa),      Yavāgu,      Peyā,      Manda,    Vilepi, Rāga-shādava, Vātyoudana, Veshavāra, Yusha (Krita, Akrita).                                     Types of Lepās (external application of medicine),  It’s methods of preparation and mode of application.Method of preparation and mode of application of Shatadhouta and Sahastradhout ghrita.  Method of preparation of Malahara, Upanāha, Siktha taila.. Introductory knowledge of Principles involved in the preparation of Lotion, Emulsion, Suspension and Ointment and their application.

11.  Drava (Lotion – Dhāvana) :  Netrakalpa     (medicinal preparation for eyes)       Anjana,  Āshchyoutana, Vidālaka, Tarpana,  Putapāka etc. Mukhakalpa (medicinal preparation for oral cavity) Gandoosha,  Kavala,  Manjana  (tooth powder), Nasya,   Pradhamana Dhumapāna etc.  Nāsā Kalpa.their types,method of preparation, properties and therapeutic uses.

12.  Short introduction of Basti kalpana types, method of preparation, properties and therapeutic uses

13. Short introduction of Eye drops ,Enemata preparations, Aural and  locally applicable Oral preparations.(Ideal characteristics and pharmaceutic approach only)

14. Method of preparation and therapeutic uses of the following drugs -  Chyavanaprāshāvleha, Vāsāvaleha, Vyāghri Haritaki, Tālisadi Churna, Bhāskara lavana Churna,  Sitopalādi Churna,  Hingwāshtaka Churna,  Ānanda Bhairava Rasa,  Ārogyavardhini Gutika/vati, Karpura Rasa,Kasturi Bhairava Rasa, Kumārakalyāna Rasa, Garbhapāla  Rasa, Chandraprabha Gutikā/Vati Chandrāmrita Rasa, Pratāpalankeshwara Rasa, Pravāla Panchāmrita Rasa, Tribhuvanakirti Rasa, Yogendra Rasa, Raskarpura, Rajamriganka Rasa,  Ramabāna Rasa,  Laxmivilāsa Rasa, Vasanta-kusumākara Rasa, Vātakulāntaka Rasa, Bruhatvātachintāmani Rasa, Shankha Vati, Swhāskuthār Rasa, Sutshekhar Rasa, Hinguleshwara Rasa, Hemagarbhapottali, Hridayārnava Rasa, Shilājatvadi Vati, Chitrakādi Gutika, Rasonādi Vati, Lavangādi Vati,   Sanjivani Vati (Vatika),   Kaishora Guggulu ,  Yogarāja Guggulu, Simhanāda Guggulu, Chandanādi Louha,  Navāyasa Louha, Sarvajwarhara  Louha, Saptāmrita Louha etc.

 

Practicals in Rasashastra

Full Marks : 100(90+10 Marks for internal Assessment)

 

Passing Marks :  45

1.  Use of Yantrās : Kupi, Khalwa , Ghata , Tāpamāpaka Yantras (Thermometers/ thermocouples), Damaru,  Dravamāpaka, Dairdhyamāpaka, Dolā , Pātāla,  putapāka  Balukā , Bhudhara,  Mushā, Vidyādhar and Sthāli Yantra.

2. Uses of Koshthi  and puta– Kapota, Kukkuta, Gaja, Mahā, Lāvaka, Varāha and Suryaputa etc.

3. Self preparation of following medicines:

 

• Rasa :Kajjali preparation, Pārada Shodhana (purification of mercury),  Mugdharasa,  Hingulottha Pārada (extraction of parada (mercury) from Hingula (Cinnabar)

• Mahārasā :  Shodhana (purification) of Abhraka (Mica), Dhānyābhrikarana, Mārana, Lohitikarna,  Nishchandrikākarana.   Shodhana (purification) of Tuttha, Shodhana and Mārana of Shilājatu and Swarnamākshika.

• Uparasa :  Shodhan (purification) of Anjana, Shodhana and Mārana of Kāsisa, Shodhana of Kānkshi, Gairika, Manahshilā, Hartāla, Rasamānikya.

• Sadharana Rasa  :  Shodhana (purification) of Malla (Arsenic) and Hingula. (Cinnabar)

• Sudhā Varga  :  Shodhana (purification) and Mārana of Godanti, Varāta, Shukti, Shankha.

• Dhātu Varga  : Shodhana (purification), Mārana and Amritikarana of Tāmra Shodhana  (purification), Jārana and Mārana of Nāga, Vanga, Yashada.  Shodhana (Purification) and  Mārana of Mandura.  Preparation of Mayurpichchā Bhasma/Mashi.

• Louha  : Shodhana (purification), Mārana (Bhānupāka, Sthalipāka, Putapāka) and Amritikarana.

• Ratna and Uparatna varga  :  Shodhana (purification) and Mārana of Pravāla ,Muktā, Akika, Gomeda, Jaharamoharā,  Trinakäntamani Pishti, Parpati kalpana(compound) – Panchāmrita Parpati, Bola Parpati, Rasa Parpati, Shweta Parpati.

• Kupi Pakwa Kalpas :Makardhwaja,  Rasa Karpura, Rasa Sindoora ,Sameer Pannaga Rasa, Swarna Vanga.

• Drāva Kalpa  :Shankha Drāva.

• Druti Kalpa  : Gandhaka Druti.

• Pottali Kalpa  :  Vijaya Pottali, Hemagarbha Pottali.

 

Chemical analysis of Shodhita (purified) and Mārita Dravyās  :– Gandhaka (sulphur), Tāmra (Copper), Näga (Lead), Pārada(Mercury), Malla(Arsenic), Louha(Iron), Vanga(Tin), Sudhā (calcium ), Organic matters, Swarna(Gold), Yashada(Zinc).

 

Practical work of all contents of syllabus on the patients of IPD and OPD of the hospital is compulsory.

 

Practicals in Bhaishajyakalpana

Full Marks : 100(90+10 Marks for internal Assessment)

Passing Marks  : 45 Marks

1.  Introduction and preparation of apparatus required for Bhaishajya (medicine) preparation.

2.  Ancient and recent development, features and methods of use of instruments used in Bhaishajyanirmānashāla (Pharmacy).

3. Collection, stock holding, preservation and distribution of the prepared medicine and their rate fixation.

4.  Preparation of following drugs is compulsory:-

 

• Arka :  Mishreyārka ,Yavānyarka.
• Avaleha  :  Vyāghri Haritaki, Kushmāndāvaleha , Chyavanprāshāvaleha and  Vāsāvaleha.
• Āsava and Arishta : Kumāryāsava, Dashamulārishta,Drākshārishta,  Sāraswatārishta.
• Udaka: Madhudaka and Tandulodaka.
• Upnāha : Atasi Upnāha.
• Aushadha Siddha Yusha : Shadanga Yusha.
• Aushadha Siddha  Māmsarasa :     Ajārasa (for Rajayakshmā).
• Kalka :  Nimba kalka , Rasonakalka (Pinda).
• Kwātha :  Punarnavāshtaka    Kwātha, Rāsnāptakādi Kwātha.
• Kshārakalpanā :  Apāmārga Kshāra, Snuhikshāra.
• Kshirpāka :  Arjuna Kshira and Rasona Kshira.
• Khamirā:  Khamirāgājawāna, Khamirā marwādida
• Khanda Pāka :  Nārikela khandapaka , Mushalipāka , Soubhāgaya Shunthipaka, Haridrā        khanda paka etc.
• Kharaliya Rasa :  Gandhak Rasāyana, Chandraprabhā Vati, Jalodarāri Rasa,  Swarna Vasanta Mālati Rasa , Lokanātha Rasa.
• Guggulu :  Triphalā Guggulu, Yogarāj Guggulu, Punarnavā Guggulu and Vati.
• Gutika and Vati (Vatikā)       :  Gandhaka Vati, Chitrakādi Gutika,

                                                            :  Lavangādi Vati, Vyoshādi Vati and Sanjivani Vati/Gutika.

 

• Ghana Satwa:  Guduchi Ghana, Guduchi Rasakriyā and Dārvi Rasakriyā (Rasānjana).
• Ghrita kalpanā   :  Kshirahshatpalaghrita, Jātyādi Ghrita, Triphalā Ghrita and Sukumāra Ghrita.
• Choorna   :  Sitopalādi  Choorna, Hingwāshtaka Choorna, Yavāni  Shadava.
• Taila Kalpanā   :  Kshirabalā Taila, Panchaguna Taila, Mahānārāyana Taila, Mahāmāsha Taila.
• Taila Pātana :  Bhallātaka Taila, Bākuchi Taila and Gandhak Taila.
• Drāva (Lotion, Dhāvan)  :  Nishādinetra Bindu, Sphatikā Drāva and Tutthavāri.
• Dhoopa  :  Arshoghna Dhoopa and Dashānga Dhoopa.
• Dhooma pāna  :  Prāyogika, Manahshilādi Dhooma.
• Pānaka  :  Chincha Pānaka and Chandan Pānaka.
• Putapāka :  Vāsāputapāka and Shunthiputapāka.
• Phānta :  Sudarshana Phānta and Panchakola Phānta.
• Malahara :  Siktha Taila,  Shatadhouta Ghrita, Krishna Malahara,  Sarjarasa Malahara.
• Masi /Bhasma : Triphalā Masi/bhasma, Hastidanta Masi and Bhallātaka Masi.
• Modaka :  Tālishadi Modaka.
• Mandoora:  Shatāvari Mandoora and Punarnavā Mandoora.
• Mantha :  Kharjurādi Mantha.
•  Lavana:  Arka lavana and Nārikela lavan.
• Lepa :  Dashānga lepa, Doshaghna lepa.
• Louha kalpanā:  Navāyas louha and Tāpyādi louha.
• Varti:  Chandrodayādi varti and Phala varti.
• Vishishta Kalpa (special kalpa)  : Lākshārasa and Pramathyā.
• Shārkara :  Chandrarasa Shārkara, Parushaka Shārkara and Banapshā  Shārkara.
• Shukta :  Kanjika nirmāna.
• Satwakalpanā :   Amritā Satwa, Ādraka Satwa and Godhuma Satwa.
•  Sneha Murchhana  :  Eranda sneha Murchchana , Ghrita Murchchanä..
• Swarasa :   Ārdraka Swarasa and Durvā Swarasa.
•  Hima :   Dhanyaka Hima.
• Dravya Shodhana   (purification of dravyās) :  Kupilu, Guggulu, Gunjā, Jayapal,     Vatsanābha, Hingu etc.  

5. Mishrita Kalpanā : Capsules filling of Rasaoushadhis, Knowledge of Silver and Sugar      Coating.

6. Knowledge of preservative material, according to Kalpanā, as required.

7. Visit of minimum 3 medicine manufacturing units (Ayurvedic drugs preparing    centres) equipped with modern instruments.

8. Phamacopoeial (CCRAS/AYUSH) standardization of any one of the prepared drugs.             

 

Practical Marks Division

Sr. No.	Rasa Shastra	Marks	Bhaishajya Kalpana	Marks
01.	Rasayogaparichaya	09	Pratyaksha karmābhyāsa daily	09
02.	Yantropakaran-parichaya	09	Yoga parichaya	09
03.	Shodhana Marana	27	Bhaishajya nirmāna	27
04.	Viva-voce	18	Viva-voce	18
05.	Pratyakshakarmābhyāsa Daily	09	Yoga Mānkikaran(Drug standardization)	09
06.	Pratyakshakarmābhyāsa panjikā (Practical records)	09	Pratyakshakarmābhyāsa panjikā (Practical records)	18
07.	Yātra panjikä (Tour records)	09	Internal Assessment	10
08.	Internal Assessment	10
	Total Marks	100	Total Marks	100

Reference Books:

 1. Adyatan Rasa Shāstra                              -    R. K. Goyal.

2. Abhinav Rasa Shāstra                              -    Vaidya Somadev Sharma.

3. Āsava Arishta Vigyānam                        -    Dr. Pakshdhar Jha.

4. Āyurvediya Rasa Shāstra( Sachitra )      -    Chandrabhushan Jha.

5. Āyurvediya Rasa Shāstra                        -     Badrinarayan Pandey.

6. Rasa Bhaishajya Paribhāsha                    -     Sureshananda Thapaliyal.

7. Āyurvediya Rasa Shāstra                        -     Prof. Sidhi Nandan Mishra.

8. Āyurved Prakāsh                                     -     Vaidya Gularaj Mishra.

9. Drugs and Cosmetic Act                         -      

10. Pāka Darpana                                        -      Dr. Indradev Tripathi.

11. The Paka – darpana of king null - A Critical  Study-Dr. Madhulika.  

12. Pārad Vigyāniyam                                -     Vasudev M. Dwivedi.

13. Pratyaksha Aushadh Nirmanam           -     Acharya Vishwanath Dwivedi.

14. Bhaishajyakalpanā Vigyanam              -     Dr. Ambikadatta Shastri.

15. Rasa Tarangini                                      -     Sadanand Sharma.

16. Rasa Darpan                                          -     Prof. Bhajan Das Swami.

17. Rasa Bindu                                            -     Dr. Sanjay Sharma.

18. Rasa Hridaya Tantra ( Hindi )              -      Rāmeshwar Dayāl Bajpai.

19. Rasa Hridaya Tantra ( English )           -      Prof. Harishankara Sharma.

20. Rasa Baishajya Kalpanā Vigyan          -      Vaidya Santosh Kumar Khāndal.

21. Rasa Mitra                                            -      Dr. Tryambak Nath Sharma.

22. Rasa Ratna Samuchchya                      -      Dattāttreya Ananta, Kulkarni Krit Hindi Vyakhya.

23. Rasa Shastra Prayogiki                        -      Sarivastava, Yadav and

                                                                           Prof. Ramesh Saxena.

24. Rasamritam                                          -       Vaidya Yadavji Trikamji Acharya.

25. Rasāyan sāra                                        -       Vaidya Shyam Sunderacharya

                                                                           Vaishya.

26. Rasendra Sāmpradaya                        -        Vaidya Hajāri Lal Shukla.

27. Rasendra Sara Sangraha                     -        Vaidya Gopāl Krishna.

28. Rasendra Sara Sangraha                     -        Vaidya Satyarth Prakash.

29. Vaidyak Paribhāshā Pradeep              -        Dr. Indradev Tripathi.

30. Shārangdhar Samhita                          -        Dr Avadh Bihari Agnihotri.

31. Bhāratiya Bhaishajya Kalpanā Vigyana -    Vishwanāth, Gananāth Dwivedi.

32. Bhaishajya Kalpanā Vigyān               -        Siddhinandan Mishra.

33. Rasa Shāstra ( English )                     -         Prof. Dāmodar Joshi.

34. Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya  (English ) -     Prof. Dāmodar Joshi.

35. Rasendra Chintamani                         -

36.  Textbook of pharmacognosy            -      Trease & Evans.

37.  Textbook of pharmacognosy            -      Kokāte, Gokhāle.

38. Principles & practices of Pharmaceutical Science- Remington’s.

39. Text Book of Pharmaceutics              -      Bentle’s.

40. Indian Pharmaceutical Codex            -      B. Mukherji . 

41. Text Book of Quantitative  Analysis -       Vogle’s.

42. Useful parts of Charaka Samhita– Sushrut Samhita Ashtānga Samgraha, Ashtānga Hridaya(Achārya Vāgbhata).       

 43.  Ayurvedic Formulary of India-Parts I and II.

 44. Pharmacopic standards for Āyurvedic formulations published

       by CCRAS, Publication of Govt. of India.