Ayurveda Pharmacist Course

Lesson 1 • Fundamental Principles of Tridosha

Explains Vata, Pitta, and Kapha as physiological forces. Links dosha theory to drug selection and patient assessment.

Lesson 2 • Concept of Prakriti in Pharmacy

Defines individual constitutional types and their relevance to drug response. Enables pharmacists to personalise formulation and dosage recommendations.

Lesson 3 • Panchamahabhuta and Rasa Theory

Covers the five-element model and the six tastes as determinants of drug action. Connects elemental composition to pharmacological properties.

Lesson 4 • Role of the Ayurvedic Pharmacist

Defines professional responsibilities, ethical duties, and scope of practice. Establishes the pharmacist's position within the Ayurvedic healthcare team.

Lesson 1 • Prabhava: Special Drug Actions

Addresses unexplained specific actions that override general property rules. Teaches pharmacists to recognise and apply prabhava in clinical formulation.

Lesson 2 • Drug-Body Interaction Principles

Covers how Ayurvedic drugs interact with tissues, channels, and doshas. Provides mechanistic understanding for predicting therapeutic outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Vipaka and Post-Digestive Action

Explains how drugs transform after digestion and their long-term effects. Connects vipaka to chronic disease management and formulation design.

Lesson 4 • Classification of Medicinal Substances

Organises drugs by origin, action, and therapeutic category. Enables systematic identification and selection of appropriate substances.

Lesson 1 • Adulteration Detection and Prevention

Identifies common adulteration types and detection techniques. Protects product integrity and patient safety at the raw material stage.

Lesson 2 • Storage and Handling of Raw Materials

Establishes proper conditions for preserving potency and preventing contamination. Connects storage practices to downstream formulation quality.

Lesson 3 • Mineral and Animal Drug Identification

Covers identification of metals, minerals, and animal-derived substances. Ensures correct sourcing of non-plant Ayurvedic materials.

Lesson 4 • Botanical Identification of Medicinal Plants

Teaches morphological and taxonomic methods for plant identification. Accurate identification prevents substitution errors and ensures therapeutic efficacy.

Lesson 1 • Shodhana for Herbal Substances

Applies purification methods to plant-based drugs with inherent toxicity. Ensures safe use of potent botanicals in formulation.

Lesson 2 • Principles and Purpose of Shodhana

Explains why purification is mandatory for certain substances before use. Establishes the safety rationale underlying all shodhana procedures.

Lesson 3 • Samanya Shodhana Techniques

Covers general purification methods applicable to multiple substance categories. Builds foundational procedural skills before specialised techniques.

Lesson 4 • Vishesha Shodhana for Metals and Minerals

Details substance-specific purification for mercury, sulphur, and heavy metals. Addresses the highest-risk materials requiring strict procedural control.

Lesson 1 • Classical Quality Tests for Bhasma

Applies traditional tests to verify bhasma completion and safety. Ensures products meet classical standards before dispensing.

Lesson 2 • Modern Analytical Verification of Bhasma

Integrates instrumental analysis to complement classical bhasma testing. Bridges traditional standards with contemporary quality assurance requirements.

Lesson 3 • Puta System and Furnace Design

Covers traditional puta heating systems and their modern equivalents. Ensures consistent temperature control critical to bhasma quality.

Lesson 4 • Principles of Marana Incineration

Explains the transformation of substances through controlled incineration. Establishes the theoretical basis for bhasma potency and safety.

Lesson 1 • Aqueous Preparations: Kwatha and Phanta

Covers decoction and infusion preparation with precise water ratios and boiling times. These are the most frequently dispensed Ayurvedic liquid forms.

Lesson 2 • Avaleha, Lepa, and Specialised Forms

Covers confection, topical paste, and other specialised dosage forms. Expands the pharmacist's formulation repertoire for diverse therapeutic needs.

Lesson 3 • Medicated Oils and Ghee: Taila and Ghrita

Details lipid-based extraction and cooking procedures for medicated oils and clarified butter. Lipid vehicles enhance absorption of fat-soluble active compounds.

Lesson 4 • Solid Dosage Forms: Churna and Vati

Addresses powder blending, granulation, and tablet-making techniques. Ensures uniform dose delivery in solid Ayurvedic preparations.

Lesson 1 • Microbiological Quality Testing

Addresses microbial limits, sterility, and contamination testing for Ayurvedic products. Protects patients from microbial hazards in finished preparations.

Lesson 2 • Documentation and Good Manufacturing Practice

Establishes GMP documentation systems including batch records and SOPs. Ensures traceability, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance across all operations.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Pharmaceutical Quality Control

Establishes quality control concepts including specifications, testing, and release criteria. Provides the framework for all subsequent QC procedures.

Lesson 4 • Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Analysis

Applies TLC, HPLC, and UV-Vis spectroscopy to identify and quantify active markers. Enables objective chemical fingerprinting of complex herbal formulations.

Lesson 1 • Patient Counselling Techniques

Builds communication skills for explaining dosage, storage, and lifestyle modifications. Effective counselling improves adherence and therapeutic success.

Lesson 2 • Drug Interactions and Contraindications

Identifies herb-herb, herb-mineral, and herb-drug interactions relevant to practice. Equips pharmacists to prevent adverse outcomes through proactive screening.

Lesson 3 • Dosage Calculation and Anupana Selection

Covers weight-based dosing, age adjustments, and vehicle selection for drug delivery. Accurate dosing and anupana choice directly determine therapeutic outcomes.

Lesson 4 • Prescription Interpretation and Verification

Develops skills to read, verify, and clarify Ayurvedic prescriptions accurately. Prevents dispensing errors at the first point of patient contact.