DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA EVAM BHAISHAJYA KALPANA
Introduction:
The subject of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana forms the core foundation of Ashtanga Ayurveda. It has the gleanings of both the Shaiva and Brahma Sampradaya. Rasashastra deals mainly with medicines being prepared out of metals, minerals, poisons and animal products, whereas Bhaishajya Kalpana is a broader terminology which deals with therapeutics of plant origins.
The history of these subjects stands right from Satya yuga (Treta yuga) scattered references can be found in the Vedas.
Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College which was established in 1994 has all the requirements for the Rasa Shastra Evam Bhaishajya Kalpana Department for Postgraduate sections.
Vision
• “Siddhe rase karishyami nirdharidryam idam jagat”
Mission
• The Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana trains the students with Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical sciences especially the concepts of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya in second year. • Department deals with identification, collection of herbs and minerals and preparation of various dosage forms like Avaleha, Arishta, Asava, Churna, Vati/gutikas, Bhasmas, Pottalis and Rasoushadhis. • The Department is fully equipped with various yantra, instruments, models, charts, specimens etc.(photo). • All essential practicals are carried out in Ug/Pg Laboratory where students learn preparation of various Ayurvedic medicines as Churna, vati, guggulu, Asavarishta, Sneha Kalpa, Kshara, Lavana, Loha kalpa, Avaleha, Kupipakwa Rasayana, Pottalis. • Quality testing laboratory provides various modern analytical instruments and all research oriented practicals. Raw drug store contains the required dry raw drug materials. Yantras (Khalwa, Dola, Valuka, Pitara, Arka, Ulukala), Putas, Kupipakwa batti, Electric Muffle Furnace, Mixer, Grinder, Containers and miscellaneous equipments and instruments are available in this laboratory. • Students get to know Shodana, Marana. Grahya agrahyata, identification and sources, processing techniques, posology, quality control, standardization and GMP, knowledge of Drugs and Cosmetic Act and Rules 1945.
Specialities of Deparment:
• To trains Under graduate Post Graduate Ayurvedic Medical students about Ayurvedic pharmaceutics in fully equipped Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana teaching laboratory. • To have a fully equipped Rasashastra museum with Charts, Yantras, Specimens, Instruments. • Tutorial room with full-fledged Audio visual units. • Departmental library • QC Testing laboratory with all modern equipments and instruments. • Central QC unit.
Dr.Rachana C
Designation : Professor and HOD Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu) DOB : 11.01.1981 DOJ: 01.12.2008 Experience : 17 Years Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 17157 Teacher code: AYRB00127
Dr Savitha K Bhat
Designation : Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu), Phd DOB : 22.07.1978 DOJ: 10.09.2025 Experience : 18 Years Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 16583 Teacher code: AYRB00847
Dr Ajith K S
Designation : Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu) DOB : 25.06.1973 DOJ: 02.12.2024 Experience : 22 Years Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 11864 Teacher code: AYRB02082
Dr.Shruthi B.Naik
Designation : Associate Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu) DOB : 21/07/1991 DOJ: 23/03/2020 Experience : 5Years 10 months Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 33388 Teacher code: AYRB01472
Dr G Shwetha Prabhu
Designation :Assistant Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu), FAGE,PGDMH DOB : 21.07.1996 DOJ: 02.01.2025 Experience : 1Year 1 Month Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 41927 Teacher code: AYRB02163
Dr Sreyas S Kamath
Designation :Assistant Professor Qualification: BAMS, MD (Ayu), FAGE,DNHE DOB : 08.10.1996 DOJ: 01.09.2025 Experience : 5 Month Reg no: K.A.U.P Board 41476 Teacher code: AYRB02268
