RAM KRISHNA COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA & MEDICAL SCIENCES
RAM KRISHNA DHARMARTH FOUNDATION (RKDF) UNIVERSITY

Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajyakalpana

Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics • Drug Formulation • Herbal & Mineral Medicines • Classical Pharmacy Sciences

Department Overview

The Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajyakalpana focuses on the science of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, including preparation, processing, purification, standardization, and safe dispensing of herbal, mineral, and herbo-mineral medicines. Students receive hands-on training in classical formulations such as Churna, Vati, Avaleha, Taila, Ghrita, Bhasma, and Kupipakwa preparations while learning modern pharmaceutical principles, quality control methods, and GMP-based practices.

  • Herbal and mineral drug preparation techniques
  • Classical Ayurvedic formulations & dosage forms
  • Drug standardization & quality testing
  • Safe pharmaceutical manufacturing practices

Vision & Mission

Vision

To become a leading center for Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sciences by promoting safe, scientific, and standardized preparation of traditional medicines.

Mission
  • Deliver practical training in drug formulation
  • Encourage pharmaceutical research & innovation
  • Promote GMP-based medicine production
  • Ensure quality, safety, and efficacy of Ayurvedic drugs

Courses & Teaching Programs

Program Year Subject Component
BAMS 2nd Professional Rasashastra & Bhaishajyakalpana Theory + Practical
BAMS 2nd Professional Pharmaceutical Preparations Lab Training
Advanced Workshops Special Drug Standardization & GMP Hands-on

Faculty & Staff

Dr. X. Xxxxx

Professor & Head

MD (Rasashastra) | Pharmaceutics Specialist
Dr. X. Xxxxx

Assistant Professor

Formulation & Drug Standardization Expert

Infrastructure & Facilities

✔ Pharmaceutical Laboratory
✔ GMP-Compliant Pharmacy Unit
✔ Pulverization & Mixing Equipment
✔ Heating & Furnace Units for Bhasma Preparation
✔ Quality Control & Testing Lab
✔ Raw Drug Storage Room

Teaching Methodology

  • Hands-on preparation of classical formulations
  • Demonstration of purification (Shodhana) techniques
  • Laboratory-based pharmaceutical experiments
  • Batch manufacturing training
  • Quality control & safety testing

Research & Publications

  • Standardization of Ayurvedic formulations
  • Safety evaluation of herbo-mineral medicines
  • Development of new dosage forms
  • Peer-reviewed publications & patents

Academic & Co-Curricular Activities

  • Pharmacy workshops & training programs
  • Industrial visits to GMP units
  • Drug manufacturing demonstrations
  • Scientific exhibitions & seminars

Student Support

  • Practical manuals & SOP guidelines
  • Formulation record books
  • Mentoring & research supervision
  • Entrepreneurship guidance for Ayurvedic pharmacy

Photo & Media Gallery

Pharmaceutical Lab
Drug Preparation Process
GMP Unit
Formulation Demonstration