Course Description

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This course will cover the fundamentals of Ayurveda medical science its basic principles and Philosophy, Introductory Anatomy and Physiology of Ayurveda, including Basic understanding of Ayurveda. It will also cover the understanding of Panchakarma therapy. Indication, contraindication and description of all types of Panchakarma therapies. This course will be delivered through lectures, discussions practical classes and self-learning. The course will be assessed through in-course continuous assessment and final examination. Successful candidate will be awarded a Certificate.

General Aims of the Course

This short term course aims to provide the basic knowledge of Panchakarma. This course is itself enough to encourage and fulfill individuals eager for knowledge and updating himself/herself on Ayurveda and has a health care system which could be useful in maintaining of good health. The course is basically designed for medical doctors from Ayurveda or other system of Medicine. Practical knowledge & Experience of all Panchakarma treatments.

  • Basic Principles & Philosophy of Ayurveda
    (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 0 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Introduction to Ayurvedic Physiology (Dosas, Dhatus, Upadhatus, Malas, Srotas, Agni and Ama)
    (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 0 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Anatomy & Physiology including Marma’s & surface anatomy
    (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 4 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Basic Dravya guna, Herbs & medicines to be used in Panchakarma
    (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 10 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Basic of Bhaisajaya kalpana & making of various kalps to be used in panchakarma
    (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 4 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Detail information of Purva karma, Pradhan karma & Paschat karma in panchakarma
    (Lecture 2 Hrs, Practicals – 0 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Purva karma- Snehan (Oleation Therapy) & Swedan (Sudation Therapy)
    • Snehan:- Snehapanam for the purpose of shodhana
      Various types of Snehan Karma i.e. Bahya & abhyantar snehan
      Classification of Sneha based on purpose of karma-
      *Sodhana sneham
      *Shaman sneham
      *Bramhana sneham
      Samyak lakshanas,A-snehya lakshanas,Ati-snehya lakshanas
      Indications & Contraindications of Snehanam
      Benefits of Snehan Karma
      (Lecture – 4 Hrs, Practicals – 20 Hrs & Self -Study – 4 Hrs)
    • Swedan:- Swedopag dravyas & their qualities
      Types of Swedan: Niragni Swedan & Sagni Swedan
      Various types of swedan acc.to disease
      Samyak lakshanas,A-swinn lakshanas,Ati-swinn lakshanas
      Indications & contraindications of swedan
      Benefits of swedan Karma
      (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 2 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Pradhan karma
    • Vaman Karma(Emesis)
      Vamaka dravyas
      General indications & contraindications
      Procedure of Vaman Karma
      Samyak lakshan, Vyapad & their management
      Diet- Before,during & after (Sansarjan karma) of vaman karma.
      Benefits of Vaman Karma
      (Lecture – 4 Hrs, Practicals – 10 Hrs & Self -Study – 4 Hrs)
    • Virechan Karma(Purgation) –

      Virechak dravyas
      General indications & contraindications
      Procedure of Virechan Karma
      Samyak lakshan, Vyapad & their management
      Diet- Before,during & after (Sansarjan karma) of virechan karma
      Benefits of Virechan Karma
      (Lecture – 4 Hrs, Practicals – 10 Hrs & Self -Study – 4 Hrs)
    • Basti Karma(Enema) –
      Types of Basti-Anuvasan Basti (Oil Enema) & Niruha Basti (Decoction Enema)
      Classification of Basti on karma bheda i.e Shodhan Basti,Lekhan Basti,Sneha Basti,Brimhana Basti,Utkleshana Basti,Doshahara Basti,Shamana Basti.
      Various Niruha Basti Kalpanas
      General indications & contraindications of Basti
      Procedure of Basti
      Mode of action of Basti
      Drugs used in Basti Karma
      Common oils for Anuvasan Basti
      Preparation of Basti dravya for Niruha Basti
      Samyak lakshan, Vyapad & their management
      Diet- Before,during & after (Sansarjan karma) of basti karma.
      Benefits of Basti karma.
      (Lecture – 4 Hrs, Practicals – 10 Hrs & Self -Study – 4 Hrs)
    • Nasya Karma /Shiro-virechan (Nasal Instillation) –
      Classification of Nasya
      Nasya drugs
      Indications & Contraindications in Nasya Karma
      Procedures of Nasya (Purva karma,Pradhan karma,Paschat karma)
      Dhupan chikitsa
      Precautions of Nasya karma.
      Samyak lakshan, Vyapad & their management.
      Benefits of Nasya karma.
      (Lecture – 3 Hrs, Practicals – 5 Hrs & Self -Study – 3 Hrs)
    • Rakta-Mokshan (Blood letting Therapy ) –
      Classification of Rakta-mokshan
      Indications &Contraindications
      Procedures & precautions of Rakta-mokshan
      Jalokaavacharan, measures to stop bleeding after treatment. Handling the Jaloka’s.
      (Lecture – 2 Hrs, Practicals – 5 Hrs & Self -Study – 2 Hrs)
  • Pathya-Apathya during the period of treatment & also after the treatment
    (Lecture – 3 Hrs, Practicals – 0 Hrs & Self -Study – 3 Hrs)
  • Demonstrations of Various other kriya kalpas like Tarpana, Shirodhara, Shirobasti, Manya-basti, Janu-basti, kati-basti etc. with their method of application, indications and contraindications
    (Lecture – 10 Hrs, Practicals – 20 Hrs & Self -Study – 10 Hrs)

(Online Lectures on above topics will be conducted – 50 hours, some online & offline practical’s will be conducted – 100 hours and also Self-study for the students – 50 hours.)

Modes of Assessment Weightage:

  • Continuous Assessment (Theory and Practical Demonstrations): 50%
  • Final Examination: 50%
  • Total: 100%

A minimum attendance of 75% in theory and practical classes is required.

Note :

  • Individuals who have completed the Introductory Course and can produce a certificate only need to study the topics in italics.
  • The right to practice is governed by local laws, depending on the knowledge and skills they have gained.
  • It is advisable to undergo the High Proficiency Course in Basic Principles of Ayurveda for a better understanding of this course.
  • This is not a graduate or doctoral course; it is intended for the dissemination of Ayurveda knowledge.

Disclaimer*: The certificate holders can offer their services as per the terms and conditions laid down by the law of the land of the concerned authority.