Introduction
to Rasa Shastra, a special branch of Ayurveda. Brief history
and origin of Rasa Shastra. Importance of Rasa shala in
an Ayurvedic Pharmacy. Introduction to simple instruments
used in a Rasa Shala. Description of various types of
Rasa Shastra preparations. Simple terms and definitions
used in Rasa Shastra (shodhan, maaran, dravan etc.)
Day 2
Introduction to Parad (mercury). Importance
of Parad in Rasa Shastra. Impurities of Parad. Purification
and Processing of Parad. Samskars of Parad. Kajjali,
the black sulphide of Mercury. Other methods of making
Parad ingestible (parpati, sindoor). Some common Rasa
Shastra formulas in which Parad is used, and their functions.
Day 3
Description
and uses of Maharasa, uparasa, Sadharan ras and Dhatus.
Introduction to Bhasmas. Methods of preparing bhasm. Use
of Bhasmas in treatment of various diseases.
Day 4
The use of Rasa Shastra formulas in treatment
of diseases. Advantage of using Rasa formulas over herbal
preparations in chronic and so called Incurable diseases.
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