A Practical Approach to Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturing (A Compilation of Various Ayurvedic Formulations as per CCIM New Syllabus)

Ayurveda is the incarnation of an imagination an ideal which otherwise could have been a dream. No doubt Ayurvedic medical science has a holistic approach is gaining wide popularity especially in the western countries. Really speaking in this context Ayurvedic medicines have lion’s share to put Ayurveda at such a global platform among all medical sciences. A thoroughly well educated students in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical science (Rasahastra and Bhaishajya-Kalpna) having awareness of the situation can really contribute to a great extent to re-establish Ayurveda at the top most position in the medical fraternity spread all over the world.

Therefore it is pertinent to make aware students about the legal status of Ayurvedic medicines especially with respect to the related aspects of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 (and the Rules there under), GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), etc. All these ideas and thoughts have been summarized in this book. The present work in the form of the book may be useful for all BAMS and MD (Ayu) students, new aspirants entering the vast commercial field of Drug Manufacturing/Pharmacy and all Ayurvedic practitioners.

Dr. Anand S. Kahalekar is now working as Associate Professor at D.M.M. Ayurved Mahavidyalya, Yavatmal in Maharashtra, He did his graduation in the year 1999 from Govt. throughout India in the PG Entrance test held at National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur in the year 1999. Later he did his Post gradation at NIA, Jaipur from 1999 to 2002. During that period he has presented papers in 3 International conference and 5 National level, State level seminars. He also did Post graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Marketing and got Diploma in Management. He has published many articles in regional magazines like ‘Swasthys’, ‘Ayurmedline’, ‘Ayurved Vikas’, etc. He has been awarded by Ph.D. in 2010 from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He is always interested and eagerous to work for students. This book is an effort to encourage students to understand the applicability of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya-Kalpana in the field of general practice and pharmacy, and an easy approach to the subject for students in the form of a compilation of various drug formulations as per the syllabus.

Ayurveda is the incarnation of and imagination of an ideal health which otherwise could have been a dream. No doubt Ayurvedic medical science has a holistic approach to live disease-free long life. Therefore Ayurveda is gaining wide popularity especially in the western countries. Really speaking in this context Ayurvedic medicines have lion’s share to put Ayurveda at such a global platform among all medical sciences. Although its true that these medicines have great contribution for making Ayurveda one of the best medical science in te world, but these days they have been blamed and questioned for their quality and safety. More or less it may be true but, prima facie, it seems to be intentionally targeted. So it is important to come over these allegations which are very oftenly experienced. To re-establish Ayurveda at the top most position in the medical fraternity spread all over the world is the foremost target or mission. A thoroughly well educated students in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical science (Rasashastra and Bhaishajya-Kalpana) having awareness of the situation can really contribute to a great extent to achieve the above target in a best way.

Therefore it is pertinent to make aware students about the legal status of Ayurvedic medicines especially with respect to the related aspects of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 (and the Rules thereunder), GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), etc. The basic fundamental knowledge of some commonly used drug formulations has been discussed at its length.

The need to create general awareness all Ayurvedic (BAMS) students, persons who are involved in this profession or who are keen in this profession was felt since long time. All these ideas and thoughts have been summarized in this book. The present work in the form of book may be useful for all BAMS and MD (Ayu) students, new aspirants entering the vast commercial field of Drug Manufacturing/Pharmacy and all Ayurvedic practioners.

It won’t be an exaggeration to allegedly point out here that very few students of Ayurvedacharya (BAMS) show their genuine interest in drug research and new upcoming trends in practicing quality control techniques.

This book helps in creating general awareness among all students about certain newly emerging topics and trends in Ayurvedic drug manufacturing, testing and research, viz., GMPs, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, Pharmacovgilance, etc.

The book seems to be a sincere attempt to motivate students to achieve the best knowledge and acquire te skills, practices followed in the modern are in the field of drug research and manufacturing.

Almost all the drug formulation included in the BAMS course according to CCIM syllanus have been elaborated with various regerences as per the need. So in all the book is a good compilation useful for all BAMS and MD students giving an idea of the basic framework required for Ayurvedic drug manufacturing.