JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

Exposure to principles and concepts of alternative systems of medicine like

ayurveda, siddha, homeopathy and unani medicine. To acquire knowledge on the methods of preparation and use of formulations of various systems of medicines.

Course Outcome

Helps the students in understanding the influence of various alternative systems of

medicine in the development of herbal drugs.

UNIT - I

Introduction to various systems of Indigenous Medicine. Principles and Concepts of Ayurveda, History and Development of Ayurvedic medicine. Introduction to different dosage forms and Preparation Methods of Ayurvedic medicines.

UNIT - II

Definition and Method of preparation of following Ayurvedic formulations with their uses.

• a. Vati : Eladi vati, Lavangadi vati
• c. Taila: Bhringaraj taila, Shatabindu taila.
• d. Bhasma: Swarna bhasma, Loha bhasma
• e. Ghrita : Brahmi ghrita, Jhatyadhi ghrita
• f. Asavas/Arishtas: Chandan asava, Dashamoola arishta
• g. Lehya : Vasavalehya, Kusumandavalehya

UNIT - III

Naturopathy and Yoga practices:

• a) Naturopathy - Introduction, basic principles and treatment modalities.
• b) Yoga - Introduction and Streams of Yoga. Asanas, Pranayama, Meditations and Relaxation techniques.

UNIT - IV

• a) A brief History, Origin and development of Homeopathy. Fundamentals, concepts and Principles of Homeopathy. Introduction to different dosage forms and method of preparation of Homeopathic medicines i) Solid Dosage forms
• ii) Topical Preparations and other dosage forms
• b) Siddha systems of medicines, their merits and demerits

UNIT - V

• a) Principles of Unani and Introduction to different dosage forms and preparations of Unani Formulations for the treatment of Arthritis, Diabetes, Cardiac problems, Respiratory disorders, Digestive disorders and Obesity.
• b) Aromatherapy – Introduction, aroma oils for common problems and carrier oils.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Standardization by Botanicals by V.Rajpal , Vol1 , Eastern Publishers New Delhi
• 2. Healing plants of peninsular India by Parrota CABI Publications.
• 3. Principles of integrated medicines by Mathur PR
• 4. Principles and Practice of Homeopathy by Dr. M. L. Dhawale
• 5. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood
• 6. Handbook on Unani Medicines with Formulae, Processes, Uses and Analysis

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Ayurvedic formulary of India, Govt. of India
• 2. Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia
• 3. Unani Medical Systems
• 4. Pharmacopoeial standards for Ayurvedic formulations CCRAS, Delhi
• 5. Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia
• 6. Indian herbal pharmacopoeia vol.1 & 2 RRL,IDMA
• 7. Vaidya Yoga Ratnavali (Formulary of Ayurvedic Medicines)
• 8. Ayurvedic drugs and their plant sources by VV. Sivarajan
• 9. Augmented textbook of Homeopathic Pharmacy by Dr. D. D. Benerjee
• 10. Yoga - The Science of Holistic Living by V. K. Yoga, Vivekananda Yoga Prakashna Publishing, Bangalore.
• 11. Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. Formulary of Homeopathic Medicines, IMCOPS, Chennai. M.Pharm I Year II Sem (PHARMACOGNOSY)