BAMS Course

Lesson 1 • Dhatu, Mala, and Agni

This covers the seven tissue systems, metabolic byproducts, and digestive fire as structural pillars of physiology. It connects these concepts to health maintenance and disease onset.

Lesson 2 • Fundamental Concepts of Tridosha

This defines Vata, Pitta, and Kapha as functional biological principles. It establishes the Dosha framework that underlies all Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment.

Lesson 3 • Core Philosophical Principles

This introduces Sankhya, Vaisheshika, and Nyaya philosophies underpinning Ayurvedic thought. It links metaphysical concepts to clinical reasoning used in later chapters.

Lesson 4 • Prakriti and Individual Constitution

This explains how genetic and gestational factors determine a person's constitutional type. Students learn to identify Prakriti as the baseline for personalised care.

Lesson 1 • Manas: Mind and Psychophysiology

This covers the Ayurvedic model of mind, including sensory faculties and psychological functions. It links mental constitution to physical health outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Kala and Tissue Membranes

This introduces the seven Kala as boundary membranes separating tissue layers and channels. It explains their role in nutrient exchange and disease localisation.

Lesson 3 • Prana, Ojas, and Tejas

This examines the three vital essences that sustain life, immunity, and metabolic transformation. It connects these essences to clinical indicators of vitality and resilience.

Lesson 4 • Sharira Rachana: Body Structure

This describes the embryological development and gross anatomy of the human body per classical sources. It grounds students in the structural vocabulary used in clinical assessment.

Lesson 1 • Concept of Health and Disease

This defines Swastha as dynamic equilibrium of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and mind. It establishes the criteria distinguishing health from disease used in clinical evaluation.

Lesson 2 • Roga Pariksha: Disease Examination

This introduces the tenfold and eightfold examination methods for comprehensive disease assessment. It prepares students for structured clinical data collection.

Lesson 3 • Classification of Diseases

This surveys Ayurvedic disease taxonomies based on origin, Dosha involvement, and prognosis. It provides the classification vocabulary needed for differential diagnosis.

Lesson 4 • Samprapti: Pathogenesis Framework

This explains the six-stage disease progression from accumulation to full manifestation. It enables early identification of disease stages for timely intervention.

Lesson 1 • Major Medicinal Plant Groups

This surveys the fifty classical Mahakashaya groups and key individual herbs. It builds a working formulary of commonly used medicinal plants.

Lesson 2 • Drug Combinations and Formulation Logic

This explains principles of combining drugs for synergy, dose modification, and safety. It prepares students to analyse classical formulas and design rational prescriptions.

Lesson 3 • Prabhava and Drug Actions

This examines specific drug actions that cannot be explained by taste or potency alone. It introduces Karma categories used to match drugs to disease conditions.

Lesson 4 • Fundamentals of Dravyaguna

This defines the four pillars of Ayurvedic pharmacology: Dravya, Guna, Rasa, and Karma. It establishes the analytical framework for evaluating any medicinal substance.

Lesson 1 • Dinacharya: Daily Routine

This outlines the prescribed daily schedule for maintaining Dosha equilibrium and promoting longevity. It connects each practice to its physiological and psychological rationale.

Lesson 2 • Sadvritta: Ethical Conduct and Wellness

This presents behavioral and ethical guidelines that protect mental and social health. It integrates psychological wellness into the holistic Ayurvedic lifestyle model.

Lesson 3 • Ritucharya: Seasonal Regimen

This prescribes dietary and behavioral adjustments for each of the six classical seasons. It prevents seasonal Dosha aggravation through proactive lifestyle modification.

Lesson 4 • Therapeutic Dietary Planning

This applies dietary principles to specific disease conditions and recovery phases. Students construct structured meal plans aligned with treatment protocols.

Lesson 1 • Vamana and Virechana

This details therapeutic emesis and purgation as primary Kapha and Pitta elimination procedures. It covers drug selection, administration, and post-procedure management.

Lesson 2 • Rasayana and Vajikarana Therapies

This presents rejuvenation and aphrodisiac therapies administered after purification to rebuild tissues. It connects these therapies to longevity, immunity, and reproductive health.

Lesson 3 • Nasya and Raktamokshana

This covers nasal drug administration and bloodletting as specialized elimination procedures. It addresses indications, techniques, and safety for each modality.

Lesson 4 • Basti: Medicated Enema Therapy

This examines Basti as the most important Panchakarma procedure for Vata disorders. It covers Anuvasana and Niruha types, formulations, and administration techniques.

Lesson 1 • Follow-Up, Monitoring, and Outcomes

This establishes protocols for tracking patient progress, adjusting treatment, and measuring outcomes. It builds skills in long-term case management and patient retention.

Lesson 2 • Patient Intake and History Taking

This establishes a systematic approach to gathering patient history using classical and modern frameworks. It builds the data collection skills required for accurate diagnosis.

Lesson 3 • Treatment Planning and Protocol Design

This guides students through constructing individualized treatment plans combining diet, herbs, and therapies. It emphasizes evidence-informed decision-making within classical frameworks.

Lesson 4 • Physical Examination Techniques

This trains students in Ayurvedic physical examination including pulse, tongue, eye, and skin assessment. It integrates biomedical examination skills for comprehensive evaluation.

Lesson 1 • Kaumarabhritya: Pediatric Care

This covers child health from neonatal care through adolescence using Ayurvedic principles. It addresses common pediatric conditions and developmental support strategies.

Lesson 2 • Kayachikitsa: Internal Medicine

This covers diagnosis and management of major internal diseases including metabolic, respiratory, and digestive disorders. It applies full clinical reasoning to complex internal medicine cases.

Lesson 3 • Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra

This addresses gynecological disorders and obstetric care from conception through postpartum recovery. It integrates classical protocols with contemporary maternal health standards.

Lesson 4 • Manas Roga: Psychiatric and Neurological Care

This applies Ayurvedic psychiatry to anxiety, depression, and neurological conditions. It integrates Sattvavajaya therapy with herbal and Panchakarma interventions.