Rasashastra
and Bhaishajya Kalpana

Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with Pharmaceuticals. Rasashastra has its roots from Indian Alchemy. The same principles were utilized for therapeutic purpose, which led to the development of Rasashastra as a mainstream.

Bhaishajya Kalpana comprises of two words
Bheshaja- meaning medicine
Kalpana – meaning Pharmaceutical preparation. Bhaishajya kalpana deals with processing and preparation of different dosage forms. Thus Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana can be known as Iatro chemistry and Indian Pharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of a drug and its preparation is very important for successful practice as Medicine forms important limb of treatment.
Even a poisonous drug can be transformed into a safe and effective drug. With various procedures, even a simple drug can be converted into potent one.
The beauty of Rasashastra itself is in the utility of various metals and minerals in a therapeutic form. These are also used in very small doses. Metals and minerals requires to be detoxified, processed using various techniques which enhances the characteristics and therapeutic effect. This includes utility of various apparatus, different kinds of furnaces, heating devices etc.

Therefore, Ayurveda, the Science of Health and Healing has given great emphasis to the comprehensive knowledge of drugs, preservation and dispensing of prepared drugs under the broad heading known as Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana.

Treatment of various diseases with Ayurvedic medicines is becoming more and more popular day by day. The medicines prepared by Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana principles aim to achieve longevity, health & vigor to individuals. Metals and minerals play a vital role in hundreds of body metabolic activities. 

Faculty

Professor & HOD
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor

Dr. Vikram S

Designation

PROFESSOR AND HOD

Department

RASASHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYAKALPANA

Date of Birth

17/11/1978

NCISM Teachers Code

AYRB00370

UG

BAMS FROM RGUHS

PG

MD RASASHASTRA FROM RGUHS

Additional Qualification

PhD IN PROGRESS

Research Activities

—–

Publications

MORE THAN 50 ARTICLES IN INDEX JOURNALS.

Teaching experience


  16 YEARS 

Dr. Sangeeta Rao

Designation

Professor 

Department

Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana

Date of Birth

25/02/1978

CCIM Teachers Code

AYRB00364

UG

Seth Govindji Raoji college of Ayurveda,Solapur

PG

JSS college of Ayurveda, Mysuru

Additional Qualification

 

Research Activities

Undergoing PhD

Guided  6 PG scholars


Presented in many national and international seminars

Publications

Published articles in many journals

Teaching experience

13 years, 6 months

Dr. Malavi Shayan

Designation

Associate Professor

Department

RASASHASTRA AND BHAISHAJYAKALPANA

Date of Birth

31/08/1986

NCISM Teachers Code

AYRB00362

UG

Govt Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru

PG

M.D(Ayu)Govt Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru

Additional Qualification

PGDND (Post graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics)

Research Activities

Post graduate research guide

Publications

10 publications in International journals

Authored a book titled “A Brief history of Bharatiya Rasashastra”

Teaching experience


  7 Years 9 months

Dr. Saran Babu

Designation

Associate Professor 

Department

Rasashastra and Bhaishajya kalpana

Date of Birth

29/05/1987

CCIM Teachers Code

AYRB00360

UG

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research

PG

SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan

Additional Qualification

 

Research Activities

Guiding 1 PG scholar


Presented in many national and international seminars


Guided UG Research (RGUHS)

Publications

Published more than 3 articles

Teaching experience

6 years

Dr. Sorubini Loganathan

Designation

Assistant Professor

Department

Rasa shastra and Bhaishajya kalpana

Date of Birth

07/12/1988

NCISM Teachers Code

AYRB01891

UG

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic science and Research

PG

SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan

Additional Qualification

Certificate course in Clinical oncology and onco nutrition

Research Activities

  • PG Research – “Pharmaceutical Analytical study of Ardraka Kashaya prepared in different quantity”

Publications

1.Review of liquid dosage forms in Ayurveda

2.Review of Ardraka & Shunti-Mahoushadis in Ayurveda

3.Review on organic additives in Ayurveda

4.Review on Sneha Kalpana-Aditya paka

5.Role of Rasasidura in respiratory disorders W.S.R to

   Tamaka shwasa

Teaching experience

5 months