DIPLOMA IN AYURVEDIC PHARMACY

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Ayurveda

Theory

• Introduction and history of Ayurveda
• Basic principles of Ayurveda
• Panchamahabhuta and Tridosha concepts
• Dhatu, Mala and Agni concepts
• Ayurvedic terminology
• Role and scope of Ayurvedic Pharmacy

Practical

• Identification of basic Ayurvedic terms
• Introduction to pharmacy laboratory
• Observation of commonly used medicinal materials
• Basic documentation and record keeping

Unit 2: Ayurvedic Pharmacognosy & Medicinal Plants

Theory

• Introduction to medicinal plants
• Plant classification and identification
• Parts of plants used in Ayurveda
• Botanical and Ayurvedic names
• Collection and authentication of crude drugs
• Storage of medicinal plant materials

Practical

• Identification of common medicinal plants
• Collection and preparation of plant samples
• Herbarium preparation
• Basic organoleptic examination
• Labelling and storage of crude drugs

Unit 3: Collection, Processing & Preservation of Drugs

Theory

• Principles of drug collection
• Seasonal and geographical considerations
• Cleaning, drying and processing
• Methods of preservation
• Prevention of contamination
• Packaging and storage requirements

Practical

• Cleaning and sorting of herbal materials
• Drying techniques
• Powdering and sieving
• Proper packaging and labelling
• Storage-condition observation
• Preparation of sample drug records

Unit 4: Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Equipment & Laboratory Practices

Theory

• Introduction to Ayurvedic pharmacy equipment
• Traditional and modern pharmaceutical instruments
• Basic laboratory procedures
• Measurement and weighing techniques
• Hygiene and sanitation
• Laboratory safety and documentation

Practical

• Handling weighing equipment
• Basic grinding and mixing equipment
• Sieving and filtration
• Cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Equipment maintenance
• Laboratory record preparation

Unit 5: Ayurvedic Primary Preparations

Theory

• Principles of Ayurvedic pharmaceutical preparation
• Swarasa and Kalka
• Kwatha and Phanta
• Hima preparations
• Basic Churna preparation
• General quality considerations

Practical

• Preparation of herbal juice samples
• Preparation of herbal paste
• Preparation of decoction
• Preparation of infusion
• Preparation of cold infusion
• Preparation and sieving of herbal powders

Unit 6: Ayurvedic Formulations – Part I

Theory

• Introduction to Ayurvedic dosage forms
• Churna
• Vati/Gutika
• Avaleha
• Asava and Arishta
• General principles of formulation

Practical

• Churna formulation practice
• Tablet/pill-form preparation demonstration
• Avaleha preparation demonstration
• Fermentation-process observation
• Packaging and labelling of formulations
• Batch documentation

Unit 7: Ayurvedic Formulations – Part II

Theory

• Sneha Kalpana
• Taila and Ghrita preparations
• Arka and other liquid preparations
• Basic topical preparations
• Selection of ingredients
• Storage and stability considerations

Practical

• Preparation of herbal oil
• Preparation of herbal ghee
• Basic liquid formulation practice
• Filtration and clarification
• Container selection
• Labelling and storage

Unit 8: Quality Control, Standardization & Safety

Theory

• Fundamentals of quality control
• Identity, purity and quality of raw materials
• Organoleptic evaluation
• Basic physical and chemical evaluation concepts
• Contamination and adulteration
• Good manufacturing and hygiene practices
• Safe handling and documentation

Practical

• Organoleptic examination
• Basic physical-quality checks
• Adulteration identification demonstrations
• Sample testing records
• Quality-control documentation
• Hygiene and safety audit practice

Unit 9: Ayurvedic Pharmacy Management & Professional Practices

Theory

• Ayurvedic pharmacy workflow
• Raw-material inventory management
• Batch preparation and documentation
• Packaging and labelling principles
• Storage and stock management
• Basic regulatory and professional responsibilities
• Ethical practices in Ayurvedic pharmacy

Practical

• Inventory preparation
• Stock-register maintenance
• Batch-record preparation
• Packaging and labelling exercises
• Pharmacy workflow simulation
• Quality documentation

Unit 10: Integrated Ayurvedic Pharmacy Practicum

Theory

• Complete Ayurvedic pharmaceutical workflow
• Selection and authentication of raw materials
• Formulation planning
• Quality and safety review
• Documentation and presentation
• Professional pharmacy practices

Practical

• Raw-material identification
• Drug processing
• Preparation of selected Ayurvedic formulations
• Quality-control checks
• Packaging and labelling
• Complete batch documentation
• Supervised pharmacy practicum
• Final project presentation

Final Project

Ayurvedic Herbal Formulation & Pharmacy Practice Project

Students will complete a supervised project covering the complete basic Ayurvedic pharmaceutical preparation workflow.

Project Components:

• Selection and identification of suitable raw materials
• Documentation of Ayurvedic and botanical names
• Collection/processing method
• Preparation of a selected traditional formulation
• Step-by-step manufacturing record
• Basic quality-control observations
• Packaging and labelling
• Storage recommendations
• Batch documentation
• Project report
• Practical demonstration and viva