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Rasashastra (Ayurvedic Alchemy & Metallic Medicine)
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Rasa Dravyas (Mercurial & Mineral Preparations) – Includes Parada (Mercury),
Swarna (Gold), Rajata (Silver), Loha (Iron), etc.
Shodhana (Purification Techniques) – Detoxification of metals, minerals, and herbal
substances.
Marana (Incineration Process) – Converting metals and minerals into Bhasma
(calcined ash) for medicinal use.
Rasayana (Rejuvenation Therapy) – Use of mineral-based formulations for longevity.
Kupipakwa & Parpati Kalpana – Special processes for mercury-based medicines.
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Bhaishajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics & Formulation Science)
Basic Dosage Forms
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Swarasa (Fresh Juice), Kwatha (Decoction), Hima (Cold Infusion), Phanta
(Hot Infusion)
Churna (Powders), Vati (Tablets), Avaleha (Confections), Ghrita (Medicated
Ghee), Taila (Medicated Oils)
Arishta & Asava (Fermented Preparations) – Important for Kanji and similar
formulations.
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Formulation & Standardization
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Preparing medicines as per classical texts like Bhaishajya Ratnavali,
Sharangadhara Samhita, Rasatarangini, etc.
SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for Ayurvedic medicine
manufacturing.
Modern analytical techniques for quality control and shelf-life studies.
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Importance in Ayurveda
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Bridge between classical knowledge and modern pharmaceutical science.
Essential for the manufacturing, preservation, and dispensing of Ayurvedic medicines.
Panchakarma treatments rely on formulations from this department.
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