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rasashastra

Department of
Rasashastra and
bhaishajya kalpana
2021
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DEPT OF RASASHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYA KALPANA 1

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Definition and etymology of Rasa, History of Rasashastra, Importance of
Rasaushadhi, Concept of Rasa-Rasayana, Concept of Raseshwar Darshana.
Concept of Rasashala and Rasamantapa.

Long essay
 Define Rasashastra and write in detail about historical development of the
same.
 Write an essay on history and development of Rasashastra.
 Define Rasashastra and explain Rasashala in detail as per GMP.

Short essay
 Rasashala Nirmana. (repeated for 5 times)
 Dehavada and Lohavada.

Short answer
 Rasaprakasha Sudhakara.
 Raseshwara Darshana.
 Schematic diagram of Rasashala.
 Rasachandamshu.
 Name the author and time period of Rasa Ratna Samucchaya..
 Concept of Rasa – Rasayana.

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Brief Description and Application of Technical terminologies (Paribhasha):
Avapa, Nirvapa, Dhalana, Bhavana, Jarana, Murchana, Shodhana, Marana,
Amrutikarana, Lohitikarana, Mruta Loha, Satwa Patana, Druti, Apunarbhava,
Niruttha, Rekhapurna, Varitara.

Short essay
 Define Paribhasa and explain Bhavana.
 Concept of Shodhana.
 Define Paribhasha with its benefits. Explain Avapa and Nirvapa.
 Bhasma Pareeksha. (repeated for 2 times).
 Define Kajjali. Explain its tests and uses.

Short answer
 Definition of Amruteekarana. (repeated for 2 times)
 Mitrapanchaka.
 Define Dhalana.
 Definition of Shodhana.
 Definition of Nirvapa.
 Bhavana.
 Apunarbhava. (repeated for 3 times)
 Kajjali (repeated for 3 times)
 Definition of Bhavana.
 Varitara Pareeksha.
 Explain Nirvapa with an example.
 Definition of Bhavana and explain Subhavita and Durbhavita Lakshanas.
 Enumerate Bhasma Siddhi Parikshas. (repeated for 2 times)

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  Kajjali - Rasapanka.
 Lohitikarana.
 Nirvapa.
 Dhanvantari Bhaga.
 Amlapariksha.
 Define Rudra Bhaga.
 Utility of Bharjana Samskara.
 Definition of Satwa Patana. (repeated for 2 times)

Dravya Varga: Amlavarga, Panchamrittika, Panchagavya, Panchamrita,

Ksharashtaka, Dravakagana, Mitra panchaka, Rakta varga, Lavanapanchaka.

Short essay
 Describe Panchamruta and Mitrapanchaka Vargas with their importance.
 What is Amlavarga? Write its utility in Rasashastra.

Short answer
 Panchamruta Dravyas. (repeated for 2 times)
 Amla varga Dravyas.
 Dravaka Gana and its uses. (repeated for 4 times)
 Shweta Varga Dravyas.
 Pancha Gavyas.
 Name and write the use of Lavana Panchaka. (repeated for 2 times)
 Pancha Mruttika.
 Ksharashtaka.

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Brief description of Yantras and their application Ulukhala Yantra, Khalwa
Yantra, Kachhapa Yantra, Damaru Yantra - Vidhyadhara Yantra-
Urdhwapatan, Addhapatan & Tiryakpatana Yantra, Jaranartha Tulayantra,
Dolayantra, Patalayantra, Palika Yantra, Baluka Yantra, Bhudhara Yantra,
Sthali Yantra, Swedana Yantra.

Long essay
 Define enumeration and importance of Yantra and explain Patana
Yantra.
 Define Yantra. Enumerate different Yantras explained in
Rasashastra texts and explain any four Yantras with their utility.
 Define Yantra and write in detail about Vidyadhara Yantra, Tiryak Patana
Yantra, Dola Yantra and Ulukhala Yantra with specific uses.

Short essay
 Explain in brief regarding Patala Yantra.
 Nirmana and Upayoga of Vidyadhara Yantra (repeated for 3 times)
 Patana Yantra.
 Construction of Damaru Yantra and its uses.
 Define and explain the importance of Yantras with an example of Damaru
Yantra.
 Damaru Yantra.
 Define Yantra and describe Swedana Yantra.

Short answer
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  Valuka Puta.
 Uses of Swedana Yantra.
 Use of Dola Yantra and Patana Yantra.
 Draw and label Dolayantra and Adhah Patana Yantra.
 Tapta Khalva.

Brief description & application of Musha (Crucible): Samanya Musha, Gostani

musha, Vajra Musha, Maha musha, Yoga musha, Vrintaka Musha, Malla /
Pakwa musha. Different types of crucibles e.g. Silica crucible, platinum
crucible. Mudra and Sandhi Bandhana.

Short essay
 What is Musha? Write its utility in Rasashastra.
 Vajra Musha.
 Write the synonyms of Musha and explain Gostani Musha.
 Explain the utility of Musha with an example of Samaanya Musha.
 Mention types of Musha. Explain Yoga Musha.
 What is Musha? Mention different Musha with their utility.
 Write about Vruntaka Musha.

Short answer
 Mention four Mushas.
 Pakwa Musha.
 Types of Musha.
 Vajramusha. (repeated for 2 times)

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  Hathamudra.
 What is Mudra? Explain Hata Mudra.
 Mudra.
 Vrintaka Musha (repeated for 2 times)
 Mushapyayana.

Brief description & applications of Chullika, Satwapatana Koshthi, Patala

Kosthi, Gara Koshthi, Angarakoshthi and knowledge of various heating
appliances viz. Gas stove, Hot plate, Heating mantle, Induction Stove, Hot Air
Oven.

Short essay
 Write the uses of Hot air oven and Heating mantle.
 Explain Koshti.
 Angara Koshti (repeated 4 times)
 Construction of Koshti Yantra.

Short answer
 Patala Koshti.
 Uses of Hot Air Oven.
 Description, types and utility of Kosthi.
 Chullika.
 How to prepare Patala Koshthi? Write its uses.

 Write about merits and demerits of Hot Plate.

 Patala Koshti.
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Concept, definition and types of Puta: Suryaputa, Chandraputa, Gomayaputa,
Lawakaputa, Kukkutaputa, Kapotaputa, Varahaputa, Gajaputa, Mahaputa,
Kumbhaputa, Valukaputa, Bhudharaputa, Applications of Electric muffle
furnace and fuel (diesel) dependent furnace. Brief introduction to thermocouple
and pyrometer.

Long essay
 Define Puta. Explain the importance of Puta with suitable examples
and write a brief note on Gajaputa.
 Write Nirukti, types of Puta and describe Gaja Puta and Kukkuta Puta
in detail.
 Define Puta and write different types of Puta and explain Gajaputa in
detail with diagram.
 Define Puta, write different types, merits of Puta, explain Gajaputa in
detail.

Short essay
 Application of Muffle Furnance.
 Maha Puta (repeated for 2 times)
 Varaha Puta.
 Explain about Electric Muffle Furnace and write its utility.
 Write the configuration of Electrical muffle furnace and write its
application.
 What is Puta. Explain Gaja Puta.
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  Write in brief regarding thermocouple and Pyrometer.
 Define Puta and write about its type and importance.

Short answer
 Kukkuta Puta. (repeated for 2 times)
 Definition of Puta.
 Gaja Puta and its uses. (repeated 2 times)
 Muffle furnace.
 Bhoodhara Puta.
 Gorvara Puta.

Knowledge of Parada: Synonyms, Occurrence, natural and artificial sources of

Parada, Hingulottha parada, Types of Parada, Parada Dosha: Naisargika,
Yougika, Aupadhika (Kanchuka). Grahya-Agrahya Parada, Parada gati,
Parada bandha, Shodhana of Parada. Parada sanskara and brief description of
Ashtasamskara.

Long essay
 Explain the Yantras required for Parada Asta Samskara and write thier
importance in each of those in Asta Samskara.
 What are Parada Doshas, mention Asta Samskaras. Explain Swedana and
Patana Samskara.
 Mention Rasa Doshas and explain in the detail processes of their
eradication.
 Define Rasa. Write its Synonyms, Nirukti and Explain Rasa Doshas.

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Short essay
 Importance of Parada Gatis.
 Kshara Bandha
 Briefly explain – Hingulotta Parada (repeated for 6 times)
 Explain Parada Doshas in brief (repeated for 3 times)
 Bodhana Samskara. (repeated for 2 times)
 Parade Gatis.
 Enumerate Parada Bandhas.
 Parada Prakara.
 Grahya Lakshana of Parada.
 Explain Samanya Shodhana of Parada and its merits. (repeated for 2
times).
 Mention Ashtasamskara of Parada and explain Patana Samskara in brief.
 Mention Asta Samskaras of Parada. Explain Swedana Samskara.
 Explain Potabandha of Parada with Example.
 Mention the Parada Doshas and explain the methods to overcome it.
 Murchana Samskara of Parada.

Short answer
 Parada Naisargika Dosha.
 Mantion Parada Gatis.
 Saptakanchuka Doshas.
 Definition of Hata Bandha.
 Write Parada Dosha with their Visha Lakshana.
 Arota Bandha.
 Mention Parada Gatis. (repeated for 2 times)
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  Enumerate Ashtavidha Parada Samskaras.
 Names of Ashtasamskara.
 Mugdharasa.
 Parada Gati. (repeated 2 times)
 Types of Parada.

Concept of Murchhana and Jarana of Parada, Preparation of Kajjali,

Classification of Rasaushadhi: Khalvi rasa e.g. Tribhuvana Keerti Rasa,
Parpati Rasa- Rasa Parpati, Kupipakva Rasa- Rasa sindur, Pottali rasa -
Hemagarbha pottali. Rasa sevana vidhi and pathya and apathya.

Long essay
 Write the procedure of Nirgandha Kupipakwa Rasayana with an example.
 Write ingredients, method of preparation and uses of Makaradhwaja in
detail.
 Describe the ingredients, preparation of Swarna Vanga with therapeutic uses.
 Write about the concept of Murchana and Jarana. Classify Rasaoushadhi and
explain about Swarna Vanga in context of its ingredients, manufacturing
process, uses with dosage

Short essay
 Gagana Parpati.
 Ingredients, indications and method of preparation of Panchamrita Parpati.
 Mention the importance of Parada Bandhana and explain Potabandha in
brief.
 Method of preparation of Rasa Sindhura.

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  Manufacturing method of Swarnavanga.
 Preparation of Rasasindhura.
 Murchana Samskara.
 Swarna Vanga Nirmana and Amayika Prayoga.
 Parpati Paka Kaleena and Paka Pashyat Lakshana.
 Tamra Parpati. (repeated for 2 times)
 Hemagarbha Pottali Rasayana.
 Panchamritha Samskara.
 Ingredients and uses of Makaradhwaja Rasa and Shwasakutara Rasa.
 Mention Parada Bandhas. What is Pota bandha?
 Rasa Pushpa Nirmana Vidhi.
 Explain the concept of Jarana and Murcchana.
 Method of preparation of Parpati Kalpana.
 Murchana and Murchanaa Samskara.
 Three Avasthas of Parada with their merits.
 General method of preparation of Pottali Kalpana.
 Bola Parpati.
 Panchamritha Parpati.

Short answer
 Parada Sevana Vidhi.
 Classification of Parada Murchana.
 Define Murcchanaa Samskara.
 Types of Parpati Paka.
 Shwetaparpati — indications.
 Rasa Parpati.
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  Parpati Bheda.
 Classification of Rasa Yogas.
 Ingredients and uses of Shweta Parpati.
 Name Rasa Rasyanas.

Brief introduction of quality control , standardization and GMP of

Rasaoushadhies.
Long essay
 Define Rasashastra and explain Rasashala in detail as per GMP.
.
Short essay
 Write a brief note on Quality Control Laboratory.
 Good Manufacturing Practice (repeated for 2 times).
 Explain in brief regarding the GMP of Rasaoushadhi.
 What is Standardization? Write the important measures of quality control
for Abhraka bhasma.

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Occurrence, Synonyms, Minerological identification, Sources, Types, Grahya
and Agrahyata,Shodhana, Marana and other processing techniques. Properties,
dose, anupan and therapeutic uses, pathya – apathya and ashuddha, apakwa
and avidhee sevanjanya dosha and its management, important formulations of
the following:

Maharasa –Abhraka (Biotite Mica), Vaikrantha, Makshika (Chalco-pyrite),

Vimala (Iron Pyrite), Shilajatu, Sasyaka (Peacock ore), Chapala and Rasaka
(Sphalerite).

Long essay
 Mention Maharasa. Explain types, Grahya Lakshana, Shodhana and Marana
of Makshika.
 Describe Shilajatu in detail.
 Name the Maharasa. Explain synonyms, Grahya-agrahya Laxana,
Shodhana, Marana and Therapeutic uses of Abhraka and Sasyaka.
 Enumerate Maharasa - Uparasa and Sadharana rasa. Explain the
Shodhana, Marana and Satwapatana of Abhraka in detail.
 What is Bhasma? Write the Bhasma Pareeksha in detail and explain the
method of preparation of Abhraka Bhasma.
 Mention Maharasa Vargeeya Dravyas and their significance in Rasakarma.
Write in detail about Rasaka.

Short essay
 Write in brief about Shodhana and Marana of Makshika.
 Controversy of Chapala.

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  Explain Dhanyabaraka and Abraka Marana.
 Shilajatu Shodhana.
 Pancha Samskara of Abraka.
 Dhanyabraka Nirmana Vidhi and its significance.
 Grahya Lakshanas and chemical composition of Swarnamakshika.
 Makshika Bhasmeekarana Vidhi.
 Write Synonyms, Praptisthana, Matra and uses of Vaikranta.
 Vimala varieties and differences between Swarnamakshika and Vimala.
 Preparation of Mayurpiccha Bhasma, Matra and Uses.
 Explain Dhanyabraka and Abraka Marana.

Short answer
 Bhoonaga Satwa Patana.
 Four uses of Shilajatu.
 Dhanyabhraka Nirmana.
 Two Yogas of Abhraka
 Types of Shilajatu.
 Name and chemical formula of any two Maharasas.
 Shodhana and Marana Vidhi of Swarnamakshika.
 Synonyms of Abhraka.
 Methods of Shilajatu Shodhana.
 Write chemical composition of Rasaka, Sasyaka, Swarnamakshika and
Navasadara.
 Identification tests of Shilajatu.
 Chemical composition of Sasyaka.
 Dose and Anupana of Rasasindura and Abhraka bhasma.
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  Grahya Shilajatu Pareeksha.
 Therapeutic uses of Abhraka and Gairika.
 Chemical name of Sasyaka and its indications.

Uparasa – Gandhaka (Sulfur), Gairika (Red Ochre), Kasisa (Green Vitriol),

Kankshi (Alum), Haratala (Orpiment), Manahshila (Realgar), Anjana and
Kankustha.

Long essay
 Mention names of Uparasas and explain Shodhana Vidhi, Matra, Yogas
and uses of Haratala.
 Write Synonyms, Grahya Lakshana and various methods of Shodana of
Gandhaka.
 What are Uprasas? Write Grahya-agrahya Lakshanas, Chemical
Composition, Shodhana and Marana Vidhi of Kaseesa.
 Mention names of Uparasa and explain Shodhana Vidhi, Matra, Yoga and
Uses of Haratala

Short essay
 Mention Grahya Lakshana, Types, Shodhana, Dose and Indications of
Haratala.
 Mention types of Gandhaka and explain the method of Gandhaka
Shodhana.
 Gandhaka Shodhana, Dose and its indications.
 Controversy of Kankusta.

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  Write Shodhana, Marana, Uses, Matra of Kaseesa.
 Gandhaka Dhruti.
 Anjana Prabheda and Controversy of Rasanjana.

Short answer
 Two Yogas of Manashila.
 Rasamanikya – ingredients and uses.
 Four formulations of Gandhaka.
 Uses of Rasamanikya.
 Types of Anjana.
 English name and chemical formula of Kaseesa.
 Types of Kankusta.
 Mention Dravyas containing Arsenic.
 Rasajana.
 Selection criterias of Gairika.
 Toxic signs of ingestion of Asuddha Haratala.
 Kaseesa Shodhana Vidhi.
 Chemical composition of Gairika.
 Gunakarma of Gairika.
 Chemical composition of Haratala and Gouripashana.
 Chemical composition and uses of Kasisa and Talaka.

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Sadharana Rasa – Kampillaka, Gauri pashana (Arsenic oxide), Navasadara
(Ammonium chloride), Kaparda (Cowry), Agnijara, Giri Sindura (Red oxide of
Hg),Hingula (Red Cinnabar) and Mriddara shringa (Litharge).

Short essay
 Write a short note on Mriddara Shringa.
 Explain Navasadara.
 Source, Grahyalakshana, Shodhana and uses of Kampillaka.
 Kaparda Grahyagrahya Lakshanas and Shodhana.
 Explain Shodhana, Matra, Anupana and Upayoga of Gauripashana.
 Name Sadharana Rasas and explain in detail about Hingula.
 Name controversial drugs in Rasashastra and explain Vanhijara in detail.
 Explain Kampillaka in detail.
 Classification of Rasa Dravyas and write about Mriddara Shringa.
 Kaparda Shodhana and Marana.
 Write a brief note on Sadharana Rasa.
 Controversy of Agnijara.

Short answer
 Kampillaka Shodhana (repeated for 2 times)
 Kapardika Grahya Lakshana.
 Dose of Gouripashana.
 Synonyms of Hingula.
 Gouripashana Shodhana Vidhi and its Matra.(repeated for 2 times)
 Grahi Varatika.
 Identification tests of Kampillaka.
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Dhatu -Swarna (Gold), Rajata (Silver), Tamra (Copper), Loha (Iron), Vanga
(Tin), Naga (Lead), Yashada (Zinc), Kamsya (Bronze), Pittala (Brass),
Vartaloha. Dhatu -graha sambandha.

Long essay
 Write classification of Dhatuvarga. Explain Paryaya, Bheda, Shodhana,
Marana and Gunakarma of Loha in detail.
 Write Grahya Lakshana, Bhedha, Utpatti Sthana, Shodhana and Marana
Vidhi of Naga.
 Mention the classification of Dhatus and explain Lohapaka.
 Classify Dhatu. Write the mineralogical Identification, Ores, Types,
Samanya Shodhana Vidhi.
 Marana Vidhi, properties, Matra-Anupana and two Yogas of Loha
Dhatu.

Short essay
 Mention Tamra Doshas and write their eradication method.
 Tamra Marana and Amritikarana.
 Trividha Paka of Loha.
 Name Puti lohas and explain Naga Jarana.
 Mention the classification of Loha and write Loha Samanya Shodhana.
 What is Mandura? Write its Shodhana and properties.
 Write Samanya Shodhana of Lohavarga and explain procedure adopted for

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 each Loha.
 Tamra Doshas and Amrutikarana of Tamra. (repeated for 2 times)
 Vanga Jarana Vidhi and its importance.
 Varities Shodhana, Marana and Uses of Jasada.

Short answer
 Enumerate Arilohas.
 Mention Tamra Doshas.
 Types of Swarna.
 Mention four Yogas of Rajata.
 Visesha Shodhana of Tamra.
 Mineralogical identification of Suvarna.
 Varna of Dhatu Bhasma.
 Yogas of Tamra.
 Visesha Shodhana of Swarna.
 Specific tests for Tamra Bhasma.
 Loha Dhatu Prakarana.
 Shodhana and Matra of Tamra.

Ratna - Manikya (Ruby), Mukta (Pearl), Pravala (Coral), Tarkshya (Emerald),

Pushparaga (Topaz), Vajra (Diamond), Nilam (Sapphire), Gomeda (Zircon or
Cinnamone stone), Vaidurya (Cats eye). Ratnapariksha, Ratnadosha, Ratna-
graha sambandha.

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Long essay
 Mention Pranija Dravyas dealt in Rasashastra and explain in detail about
Mukta.
 Mention Pranija Dravyas and explain in detail about Pravala.
 Enumerate Ratnas and explain the importance of Ratnas in therapeutics.
 Explain the Samanya Shodhana and Marana of Navaratnas.

Short essay
 Mention Navaratnas. Explain Shodhana and Marana of Mukta.
 Enumerate Ratnas and write their Samanya Shodhana and Marana Vidhi.
 Mention types of Pravala and its Shodhana.
 Mention Ratnas and its Doshas.
 Grahya – Agrahya Lakshana and Shodhana of Pravala.
 Write about Ratna Dosha and explain Pravala Shodhana and its Yogas.
 Ratna and their relation with Navagraha.
 Origin, Shodhana and uses of Mukta.
 What are Ratnas? Explain Manikya in detail.
 Define Ratna and mention them. Write Shodhana and Pisti of Pravala.

Short answer
 Mention Ratna Doshas.
 Pravala Pishti-dose and vehicle.
 Ratna and Graha Sambhanda.
 Topaz.
 Name Navaratnas and write relation between Ratnas and Navagrahas.
(repeated for 2 times)

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  Sources of Mukta and Pravala.

Uparatna- Vaikranta (Tourmaline), Suryakanta (Sun stone), Chandrakanta

(Moon stone), Rajavarta (Lapis lazuli), Perojaka (Turquise), Sphatikamani
(Quartz), Trinakanta,Palanka, Putika, Rudhir.

Short essay
 Uparatna and their Uses.

Short answer
 Names of Uparatnas.

Sudha varga – Sudha (Lime stone ), Kaparda (Cowries), Shukti (Oyster Shell) ,
Shankh (Conch Shell), Mriga shringa (Stag horn), Khatika, Godanti (Gypsum)
andSamudraphena (Cattle Fish bone), Kukkutanda twak (Hen’s Egg Shell).

Long essay
 Classify Rasa Dravya. Describe Shankha with reference to Synonyms,
Types, Grahya Lakshana, Shodhana, Marana, Matra, Upayoga and four
Yogas.

Short essay
 Members of Sudhavarga Dravya and their Samanya Shodhana.
 Explain Khatika.

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Short answer
 Kukkutanda Twak Bhasma – indications.
 Preparation of Churnodaka and uses.
 Write Shodhana of Shukti and its uses.
 Enumerate Sudha Vargeeya Dravyas and write Shodhana procedure of
Pravala.
 Uses of Godanti Bhasma.

Sikata varga - Sikata (Silica), Dugdhapashana (Talc), Nagapashana /

Jaharmohara (Serpentine), Badarshama (silicate of lime), Vyomashma
(Sangeyashab - Jade), Kousheyashma (Asbestos) and Akika (Agate).

Short essay
 Enumerate Sikatavarga Dravya and explain any one.
 Write a brief note on Sikata Varga.
 Enumerate Sikata Vargeeya Dravyas and write in detail about Godanti.
 What is Badarashama? Write its Shodhana and uses.

Short answer
 Vyomashma.
 Badarashma and its uses.
 Name Sikata Vargeeya Dravyas and explain Badarashma.
 Uses of Dugdhapashana.
 Kousheyashma.
 Uses of Jaharamohara Pisti.

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 Kshara varga - Sarja kshara (Sodium bicarbonate), Yava kshara,
Tankana kshara(Borax), Surya Kshara (Potassium Nitrate).

Short essay
 Write the use of different Kshara Dravya.
 Surya Kshara.

Short answer
 English name and chemical formula of Tankana.
 Yavakshara and its uses.
 Tankana Bhasma.

Miscellaneous - Mandura, Bola, Dam-ul Akhawayan (Raktabandhini),

Kasturi, Bhoonag, Mayurpiccha, Sarjarasa, Madhoocchishta.

Short essay
 Shodhana and Marana of Mandoora.
 Briefly explain — Mayurapiccha and Bhoonaga.

Short answer
 Uses of Mayura Piccha Bhasma.
 Source of Sarjarasa and Madhoocchishta.

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Visha and Upavisha-Introduction, collection and storage, classification,
synonyms,shodhana, antidote, therapeutic and toxic doses, anupan,
therapeutic uses, and formulations of following Visha and Upavisha-
Vatsanabha, Kuchala, Jayapala, Dhattura, Bhanga, Bhallataka, Gunja, Arka,
Snuhi. Langali, Karaveera, Ahiphena and Chitrakmoola.

Long essay
 Name Vishopavishas and explain purification, dose, indications, toxic
symptoms and antidote of Vatsanabha, Kupilu and Bhallataka.

Short essay
 Vatsanabha.
 Visha Varga Dravyas and Vatsanabha Shodhana.
 Upavisha and their therapeutic doses.
 Shodhana Vidhi and Upadrava Chikitsa of Bhallataka.
 Explain Bhallataka Shodhana and its therapeutic uses.

Short answer
 Kuchala Shodhana.
 Gunja Shodhana Vidhi.
 Mention 2 formulations containing Shuddha Vatsanabha.
 Enumerate Upavishas.
 Purification and 2 yogas of Vatsanabha.
 Gunja Amayika Prayoga.
 Vatsanabha Shodhana.
 Dhattura Shodhana.

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  Name the Upavishas.
 Bhallataka Shodhana.

Aushadhi Yoga Gyanam- ingredients, manufacturing process, and

bheshajprayogvidhi. Arogya Vardhini Gutika, Kasturibhairava Rasa, Kumara
Kalyana Rasa, Garbhapala Rasa, Chandraprabha Vati, Chandramrita Rasa,
Pratapalankeshwara Rasa, Pravalapanchamrita Rasa, Anandbhairava Rasa,
Yogendra Rasa, Laxmivilas Rasa, Vasantakusumakara, Vasantamalati Rasa,
Brihat Vata Chintamani Rasa, Shankha vati, Shwaskuthara Rasa,
Hinguleswara Rasa, Hemagarbhapottali, Hridyarnava Rasa, Swarnavanga,
Makaradhwaja, Putapakwavaisham Jwarantaka Loha, Vatvidhvamsan Rasa,
Kamadugha Rasa, Laghusutshekhar Rasa, Navayasa Loha, Saptamrita Loha,
Tamra Parpati, Panchamrita Parpati, Sveta Parpati.

Short essay
 Pravala Panchamruta Rasa.
 Navayasa Loha. (repeated for 2 times)
 Chandra Prabhavati. (repeated for 2 times)
 Explain the Method of Preparation of Arogya Vardhini Vati, Indication
and Dose.
 Write the Ingredients, Method of preparation and Indication of
Arogyavardhini Rasa.
 Tribhuvanakeerti Rasa.
 Mention two Yogas each used in Pandu, Prameha Arsha, Jwara and Pradara.
 Vasantmalini Rasa.
 Swarnavangeshwara.

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  Ananda Bhairava Rasa.
 Write 2 rasa yoga used in Atisara, Jwara, Kasa, Amlapitta and Amavata.

Short answer
 Tribhuvana Keerti Rasa (repeated for 2 times)
 Ingredients of Ananda Bhairava Rasa.
 Nayavasa Loha (repeated for 3 times)
 Saptamrita Loha — ingredients.
 Arogyavardhini — ingredients, dose and vehicle. (repeated for 2 times)
 Chandraprabha Vati - ingredients.
 Hinguleshwara Rasa - indications.
 Laghu Sootashekhara Rasa - dose and vehicle.
 Ingredients of Saptamruta Loha

Introduction to pharamcovigilance and its status in India, with reference to

Ayurvedic
drugs.

Short essay
 Write about Pharmacovigilence.
 Briefly explain — Pharmacovigilance.

Short answer
 Pharmacovigilance

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