அரசு ஆயுர்வேத மருத்துவக் கல்லூரி & மருத்துவமனை
Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital
Kottar, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
Department of Roga Nidhana & Vikriti Vigyana
About the Department
The Department of Roga Nidhana & Vikriti Vigyana deals with the pharmaceutical science of Ayurveda, focusing on the preparation, processing, and standardization of Ayurvedic medicines.
This para-clinical department integrates classical pharmaceutical principles with practical training in the formulation of medicines derived from herbs, metals, and minerals.
Rasa Shastra covers the purification and processing of metals and minerals, while Bhaishajya Kalpana emphasizes the formulation of herbal medicines in various dosage forms such as Churna, Kwatha, Asava, Arishta, Taila, Ghrita, and Avaleha. The department ensures that students understand the principles of safety, efficacy, and quality control in Ayurvedic drug preparation.
Activities of the Department
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Theoretical teaching of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics
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Practical training in preparation of herbal and herbo-mineral formulations
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Demonstration of purification (Shodhana) and processing (Marana) procedures
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Study of classical formulations and dosage forms
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Introduction to quality control and standard operating procedures
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Maintenance of laboratory records and formulation registers
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Internal assessments and practical examinations
Faculty List – Roga Nidhana & Vikriti Vigyana
| Sl. No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation |
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| 1 | Dr. M. Mayuranathan | Reader |
Departmental Contribution
The Department of Roga Nidhana & Vikriti Vigyana plays a vital role in training students to prepare, analyze, and dispense Ayurvedic medicines safely and scientifically. It forms the backbone of Ayurvedic clinical practice by ensuring that future physicians are well-versed in pharmaceutical ethics, precision, and quality standards.