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Paper - I


1 BASIC PRINCIPLES

1. History of Ayurveda
2. Doctrines of Philosphy
3. Social & Preventive Medicine
4. Basic concepts

2 SHAREERA

1. Anatomy
2. Physiology

3 AGADA TANTRA

1. Toxicology
2. Jurisprudence

4 ROGA VIGNANA

(pathology & Clinical Medicine)

5 RASA SHASTRA & BRESHAJAKALPANA

(pharmacological Alchemy)

6 DRAVYA GUNA

(Pharmacology & Pharmaco Kinetics & Pharmacognosy)

BASIC PRINCIPLES

History of Ayurveda

1. Ayurveda Avatarana
2. Atreya / Dhanwantara Parampara
3. Samhitha Kala (Charaka, Sushrutha, Vagbhata - their Samhbithas)
4. Pratisamskartha
5. Sangraha Kala and Vyakyana Kala
6. Development of Rasa Shastra, and its importance in Ayurveda
7. Recent developments inAyurveda
8. Comparitive study of Ayurveda withthe following civilizations; Sumaria, Babylonia,Mishra desha, China, Arab, Combodia ......etc.,
9. Influence of Ayurveda on Hippocrates and vice versa on Ayurveda
10. Laghutrayees and Bhruhatrayees
11. Ayurvedic magazines, Journals .......etc.

Doctrines of Philosophy - Padartha Vijana

1. Definition of Darshana, Origin of doctrine darshanas classification of doctrine andinfluence of darshana on Indian culture with ref. to Ayurveda.
2. Darshana accepted by Ayurveda and Padartha definition, quality, number and classification and padartha accepted by Ayurveda.
3. Dravya Vignana:- Matter and its definition quality, number, classification...etc. 5 basic components of matter and its quality etc. Definition of basic matters of the creation (Nava dravyas) and their qualities ..etc..
4. Guna Vignana:- Definition of quality, number, qualities accepted by different darshanasclassification of qualities and their explanations, and the qualities accepted by Ayurveda ( a comparative study)
5. Karma Vignana:- Definition, classification of Karma
6. Samanya Vignana:- Knowledge of similarities and its importance in Ayurveda.
7. Vishesha Vignana:-Knonwledge of specially and its importance in Ayurveda.
8. Samavaya Vignana:- Inseperable concommitence and its knowledge, and usefulness in Ayurveda.
9. Abhava and its classification... etc..
10. Pramanas - definition, quality, classification, Pramanas as accepted by Ayurveda and their references in Ayurveda.
11. Pratyaksha Pramana:- Direct evidence its qualities, different methods of perception of knowledge; shape, quality, number of sensory organs and their classification and its physicalness.
12. Five Pentads of seses, occupation of sensary organs, classification of pratyaksha, etc., Vedana adistana, Vedana hethu - different machines/ instruments used in the process of obtaining of knowledge through direct evidence.
13. Other Pramanas which support the pratyakasha and vice versa.
14. Anumana Inference - its qualities, classification and Inference as accepted by Ayurveda and its classification and elaborate explanation.
15. Aptopadesha:- Importance, qualities and its influence & importance in Ayurveda.
16. Yukthi Pramana:- Its qualities classification .....etc.,
17. Upamana Pramana:- Qualities and the Upamana as accepted by Ayurveda. Its usefulness in Ayurveda.
18. Karya karana vadha and its importance, relevance, influence and acceptance by Ayurveda.
19. Theories of Evolution:- and its acceptance by Ayurveda. Theory of re-birth, and its acceptance Definition of liberation and its methods.
20. Tantra Yukthi Vichara.

Basic Concepts

1. Major divisions of Ayurveda, Definition of dosha, roga, swastha, prakrithi, dhatu and their classifications.
2. Dravya Prakarana:- Definition, qualities, classification of draya.
3. Roga Prakarana: Rogavastha - state of disease. Arogyavasthaa- State of health, their definitions, classifications, doshas, and their relationship.
4. Chikitsa Prakarana Definition of Chikitsa Classification of Chikitsa Qualities of Physician Qualities of attendant, medicine, patient Classification of Chikitsa; and its elaborative explanations.
5. Dosha Vignana: Definition, classifications, qualities, functions etc., treatement aspects.
6. Bheshajaavacharana:- Indications, Contra indications of medical management, and bheshaja kala (timings of medication) Shodhana & Shamana Chikitsa....etc. Different types of treatment.

Swastha Vritha -Social & Preventive - Medicine

1. Personnel hygiene
2. Ahara Vidhi, Pramana, Pareekshanam, ahara dravyani, etc.
3. Trayoupastambhas
4. Vihara
5. Social Hygiene
6. Air, environment, water, bhoomi, prakasha shoucha stanam, shava vinasham etc.,
7. Industrial Hygiene Hygiene at educational institutions
8. Sankramika rogas
9. Chikitsalaya bhawanam
10. Ruthu and Vatavarana jnanam
11. YOGA, Hatayoga, Relationship between Yoga and Ayurveda, Yama,Niyama, Asana, Yoga and Ahara Vidhi, Pathyapathyam, Pranayama, Nadee shuddi lakshanas, Shat Karmas, Kumbhaka bhedha, Rajayoga, Different types of nadee and bandhas Yoga and Moksha.
12. NAISTIKEE CHIKITSA, Practical aspects
13. NATUROPATHY - nisargopachara, Importance of jala in nisargopachara, Different procedures adopted in nisargopachara, Baashpa Snana, Importance of sun rays, mardhana-bhedas, gunas Importance, Upavasa and its importance, Importance ofVishrama

SHAREERA - BASIC BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS

Rachana Shareeram -Anatomy

1. Definition of Physical body -Shareera and its components, importance of study of Shareera and its usefulness in Ayurveda.
2. Classification of Purusha- the person and other related factors.
3. Definition ofGarbha - the foetus, microscopic structure of garbha, formation of garbha and its components, principles of inheritence, principles of sex formation, development of foetus, and factors which influence its development, constitution and classifications, formation of Apara- placenta, etc.
4. Normal - average lengths and measures of body and its parts.
5. Number of bones, structure of bones, classification, and their importance in the field Ayurveda.
6. Typical structure of Sandhi - Joints and their classification and functions, the importance in the field of surgery and medicine.
7. Definition of Hrudaya (heart)-Sira (Veins)- Dhamani(arteries) Srotas (channels) and their origin, branches, etc.
8. Distribution of lymphatics and its functions.
9. Classification of mamsa dhatu - muscular tissue, and its number, shape, places, origin, insertion etc.
10. Definition of Kosta andAshaya - the cavities, parts of the kosta, and their names, numbers, different organs situated in thorasic and abdominal cavities, digestive system extending from mouth to oesophagus, etc.
11. Skin, its structure according to Ayurveda.
12. Classification of nervous system according to Indian concepts and its importance in field of medicine.
13. Definition of Marmas - vital spots, their number, classification, places and its importance in the field of surgery and 3 major vital points of the body.
14. Definition of sensory organ - indriyas and their classification.

Kriva Shareeram - Physiology

1. Explanation of words, shareera-body, kriya- functions, and classification of human body based on Indian Phylosophical aspects and its importance in treatment.
2. The Doshas - Humors, Dhatus - the basic body tissues, Malas - the excretory substances and their role in the formation of body and its functions, Evaluation of doshas, dhatus, malas from the pancha maha bhootas - five basic elements. Comparison between the human body and the universe.
3. Elaborative description of Doshas - definition, shape, quality, functions, places(sthane) classification etc.,
4. Concepts of food, digestion, metabolism - factors influencing the digestion and metabolism. Different stages of digestion, etc.,
5. Rasa dhatu (nutrient, portion of food)- the Ist basic body tissue - its qualities, quantity, functions, location etc.
6. Formation of raktha dhatu - Blood - the II basic tissue of the body - its location, formation, functions, its composition, etc.,
7. Mamsa dhatu - muscular tissue, the III basic tissue of the body- its location, formation, functions, etc.
8. Medho dhatu - adipose tissue - the 4th basic tissue of the body, its location, formation, function etc,
9. Asthi Dhatu - Bone tissue - the 5th Basic tissue of the body, its location, formation, functions etc.,
10. Majja dhatu - bone marrow - the 6th basic tissue of the body - its location,formation, functions, etc.
11. Shukra dhatu - Semen - the 7th basic tissue of the body - its location, formation, functions, etc.,
12. Ojas - the essence of Basic body tissues - its shape, classification, quantity, functions, locations, its importance and their role in resisting the diseases.
13. Concept of Manas and its place, qualitites, functions and role in sleep and dreams, etc.,
14. Upadhatus - the sub tissues of the body, and its number, functions, qualities, etc.,
15. Concept of sensory organs and their number, location, functions, and their method of functioning, etc.,
16. Concept of motor organs and their location, number, functions, etc.,
17. Concept of mala, its number, functions, etc.

AGADA TANTRAM

1. Definition of Anti-poison - its origin, definition of poison & its origin, itsclassification, functions, etc.,
2. Sources of Vegetable Poisons, sources of Animal poisons
3. Examination of Poison
   (a) Physical entity - based on its origin and its quality.
   (b) Based on the diseases producted by its actions.
4. Qualities of donor poison, sources of poisoning Vishadata
5. Examination of poisoned food and its management
6. Method of identification of poisoned water, poisoned environment, etc.,
7. Definition and number of upavishas, dooshi visha and gara visha, and their explanations
8. Ten qualities of visha and ojas - Differences between ojas and visha
9. Visha Vegas, their symptoms, and management
10. General principles of management of poison, and Acharya Charakas view points
    I) Mantrani XII) Upadravam
    II) AristabandanaXIII) Hrudayavarana
    III) Utkarshnam XIV) Nasyam
    IV) Nishpeedanam XV) Anjanam
    V) Chooshanam XVI) Dhoopaha
    VI) Agnihi XVII) Lepaha
    VII) Parishekam XVIII) Pradhamanam
    VIII) Avvagahanam XIX) Prathisaranam
    IX) Raktha mokshanam XX) Astapanam
    X) Vamanam XXI) Vilepaha
    XI) Virechanam XXII) Mrutasanjeevam
11. Signs, andsymptoms of STAVARA VISHA and their management
12. Signs, symptoms and management of JANGAMA VISHA poisons of animal orgin -
    a) Snakes b) Scorpion c) Spiders d) Rats e) Wild animals, etc.
13. Signs and symptoms of poisons of mineral origin and their management
    a) Mercury b) Tin c) Lead d) Arsenic e) Copper, etc.
14. Signs and symptoms of upavishas and their management
15. Method of examination of poisoned food, based on qualities and their management Virudda ahara sevana - incompatable foods
16. Qualities of the RAJA VAIDYA (Kings Physician) and codes and conduct of medical practise.
17. Definition of death, identification of death and its time.

ROGA VIGNANAM

1. Definition of Roga -Vyadhi - disease, and its classifications
2. Relationship of doshas, dooshyas and malas in the formation of diseases.
3. Signs and symptoms of increased and decreased doshas, dooshyas, and malas
4. Treatement stages (Kriya Kalas) and their relationship with doshas, and their comparison with pancha lakshana nidana. Comparison between the Hexagonal and pentagonal approaches in understanding of a disease
5. Basic body tissues and their contribution in the formation of a disease
6. Micro channels and their relationship with doshas in the formation of diseases Srothas
7. Concepts of Genetics, and hereditory aspects in the formation of diseases
8. Diseases which in turn cause diseases and their etiological and pathalogical concepts Swatantra & Paratavtra vyadhi
9. Eight Maha rogas
10. Eight defamed Human physical Personalities (Asta ninditha purusha)
11. Diseases caused by increased and decreased nutrition (Santarpana and apatarpana janya vikaras)
12. Diseases caused by vitiation of the physiological essence of Basic body Tissues(ojas)
13. Concept ofAma in formation of diseases and the signs and symptoms manifested when Ama is associated with doshas, dhathus and malas
14. Concept of communicable diseases and their etio-pathalogy.
15. Concept of Janapadodwamsa, and their co-relation with other diseases.
16. Concept of infectious diseases and their etio-pathalogy (Oupasargika rogas)
17. Concept of prognosis and its classification
18. Concepts of complications and death indicating symptoms (arista lakshanas)
19. Concepts of examination of patient and diseases with reference to Trividha (Three methods of examination) Asta Vidha (eight methods of examination) Dasha vidha(ten methods of examination) pareekshas
20. Examination of malas, and other substances - Ayurvedic approach.
21. Concepts of Nanatmaja vyadhis (diseases caused by the viliation of only one dosha) and their number, etc., &Samanyaja Vyadhis
22. Diseases of prana vaha srotas 23 Diseases of Udakawaha srotas
23. Diseases ofAnnavaha srotas
24. Diseases ofRasa and rakthavaha srotas
25. Diseases of medho vaha, asthivaha and mootra vaha srotas
26. Diseases of vatha nadeevaha srotas
27. Diseases of Skin and Mind
28. Jwara Rakapitta , kasa swara Hidhma Rajayakshma,, Medalifeya, Ali &ara, Grahami Arsa Asmari, Mitraghali, Pramyeha, Pandu, shopha udara, Kushta, visarpa vale vyadhi vatarakte.

RASA SHASTRA & BHESHAJA KALPANA

1. History and origin of Rasa Shastra - alchemy, and their relationship with Rasa Darshana
2. General definition of words which usually occur in Rasa Shastra for Eg. Madhutrayee Amla Varga, Lavana Panchaka, Panchamrutha, Pancha Gavya,. Ksheeratraya, Dravaka gana, Kajjali, Shodhana, Marana, Mrutaloha, Apunarbhava, Niruttekarana, etc.
3. Equipments , instruments used in the process of medicinal preparations (Yantras) - Eg. Dolayantra, Damaru Yantra, Swedhana Yantra, Moosha, Kosti, Puta,etc.,
4. Mercury its definitions, origin, ores of mercury, impurities of mercury(yougika, Naisargika, Kanchuka doshas), acceptable, non-acceptable forms of mercury, its purificatory methods, viz .: 8 general and 18 special types of purifications etc.,
5. Mercurial compounds, and their qualities, viz.: Kajjali (back mercury) different varieties of parpati (flakes) (Tamra parpati/Loha parpati/vijaya parpati/etc.) Rasa pushpa, Rasa Karpoora, Rasa Sindoora, Makaradhwaja, and their method of manufacturing, dosage and therepeutic uses.
6. Maharasas and their number, qualities, availability, identification, process, dosage and therepeutic uses.
7. SadhjaranaRasa:- number, qualities, availability, identification procedures, dosage, therepeutic uses, purificatory measures like shodhana, marana, etc.,
8. Uparasas:- number, qualities, availability, identification, dosage, therepeutic uses, purificatory methods like shodhana, marana etc.,
9. Dhatus and Upadhatus:- number, qualities, availability, identification procedures methods like shodhana, marana etc., dosage, therepeutic uses.
10. Rathnas and Uparathnas:- number, qualities, availability, identification procedures, methods of purification and Bio-acceptability, dosage, therepeutic uses
11. Poisons (Visha), sub poisons (upa visha), their purificatory methods, uses, etc.
12. History and development of ayurvedic pharmaceutics
13. Concepts ofAyurvedic pharmaceutics and their comparison with contemporary pharmaceutics.
14. Concepts of scales and measures and different methods of measuring and their comparision with contemporary systems of measuring and their utility and usefulness in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics.
15. Concepts of extracts viz. whole extracts, aqua extracts, fat soluble extracts, ashes, etc. (kshara) (Arishta & Asava)
16. Concept and preparation of fermented, non-fermenmted aqua extracts, their general qualities, general dosage, etc.
17. Concept and preparation of oils, fats, (fat soluble/oil soluble extracts) their general qualities, general dosage, their expiry time, etc. Snehapakasvidhu
18. Concepts and preparation of milk extracts, collyriums, ointments, syrups, sold syrup etc.
19. Concepts and preparation of different varieities of puddings, etc.,

DRAVYA GUNA
(Pharmacology, pharmaco kinetics and pharmacognosy).

1. History of Dravya Guna, its development, and its basic concepts.
2. Introduction to different text books of Ayurvedic Pharmacology- pharmacopia.
3. Dravyam - the substance also known as drug and its physical composition, and their classification, and its qualities, etc.,
4. Guna - the quality, its definition, classification, etc.,
5. Rasa - the taste, its definition, its object.number, qualities, its composition influence of seasons on Rasas etc.,
6. Vipakam: maturing of fooddrug in the stomach - its definition, propertoers. classification,actions, Differences between Rasa and Vipaka, etc.,
7. Veerya: Efficacy of madicine. its definition, properties, nature, number, functions, etc.
8. Prabhava: (Extra-ordinary actions) -its definition, nature and effects, etc. & Vichitrapratyayarabdha
9. Inter-relationship between basic qualities of the drugs Naisargika bala
10. Definition, nature, classification of different pharmacological actions and their co-relationship.
11. Classification of herbs based on their shape, qualities, actions, species etc., and understanding drugs in different groups viz. Triphala, Trikatu, Pancha Moola, Pancha Valkala, Asta Varga dravyas, dasha moola, etc.,
12. Concepts of nomenlclature of drugs 13. Impurities of drugs and their purificatory methods and adulteration.
13. Concept of the drug, the drug and compatability, dose, anupana (vehicle), etc.
14. Drugs acting on nervous system
    a) Analgesics -Vedana Stapana dravyas Eg.Rasna, Parasika Yavani, Guggulu, Yerenda, Nirgundi, Gandaprasarini, etc.
    b) Anxiolytics - Udvega hara dravyas Eg. Ashwagandha, Shankapushpi, Mandookaparni, Jyotishmathi, etc.,
15. Drugs acting on cardio - vascular system.
    a) Hrudya - Cardiac tonics Egs.Arjuna, Karpoora, Tamboola, Karaveera, hrutpatri, etc.,
    b) Rakthabara shamaka dravyas - Anti hypertensive drugs Eg. Rudraksham sarpa gandha, etc.
    c) Drugs acting on respiratory system
    1. Chedhana dravyas Eg. Taleesa Patra, Lavanga, Twak, Vasa, Vibheetaki, etc.,
    2. Kasahara dravyas Eg. Pippali, Kantakari, Bruhati, Kasamardha, Agastya., etc.
    3. Swsasa hara dravyas Egs. Pushkara Moola, Dugdika,Sati, etc.,
    4. Kantya dravyas Egs. Malaya Vacha, Hamsapadi.
16. Drugs acting on alimentary canal
    i. Deepaneeya dravyas (appetizers) - carminatives Egs. Hindu,Athivisha, Chitraka, Mareecha, Jeeraka, Krishna Jeeraka
    ii. Pachana Dravyas (Digestants) Egs. Mustaka, Parpataka, Dhanyaka, etc.
    iii. Vamana dravyas (emetics) Egs. Madhana Phala, Ikshvaku, Dhamargava, etc.
    iv. Virechana dravyas (Purgatives and laxatives) Egs. Trivrut, Dantee, Indra Varuna, Devadaru, etc.
    v. Arshogna dravyas Egs. Bhallataka, Sooranam, etc.,
    vi. Drugs acting on liver and spleen Egs. Daaru haridra, Boonimba, Yerenda, Sarapunkha, Rohitaka
    vii. Shoola Prashamana dravyas -(Anti-spasmodics) Egs.Ajamoda, Chandfasura, Dattura, Yavani
    viii. Krimigna dravyas Egs. Vidanga, Tulasi, Keetamari, etc.
    Ex. Ghrahee dravyas Egs. Bilwa, Jateephala, etc.
    x. Stambana dravyas Egs. Babbola, Dhataki, Shamee, Avartaki, etc.
17. Drugs acting on reproductive system
    i) Shukrajanana dravyas Egs. Shatavari, Musali, Kokilaksha, Kapikachchu, Akara Karabha
    ii) Drugs acting as garbhashaya shodhaka (which act on uterus) Eggs. Japa, Kalajaajee, Langali, Karpa ga, etc.,
    iii) Arthava Janana dravyas Egs. Vamsha, Lodhra, Ashoka, Patha, etc.
    iv) Drugs acting on breast Egs. Pata, NBala, Mallika Rohisha
18. Drugs acting on excretory system
    a) Mootra Virechaneeya dravyas egs. Punarnava, Gokshura, Kasa, Sara lkashetc
    b) Ashmaree bhedhana dravyas Egs. Pashana bhedha, Varuna, Kulatta, Veerataru, etc.,
    c) Mootra sangrahaneeya dravyas Egs. Jamboo, Udumbara, Plaksha, Ashwatta, vata, Ashmanttaka, etc.,
    d) Madhu Mehahara dravyas Egs. Beejaka, Bimbee, Karavellaka, Madhunasini, etc.,
19. Jwaragna dravyas Egg. Kriata Tktha, Drona pushpi, Tulasi, Vatsanabhi, Athivisha, Chandfana Raktha Chandana, etc.,
20. Rasayana dravyas Egs, Hareetaki, Amalaki, Gudoochi,Ashwagandha, Viruddadaru, Nagabhala, etc.
21. Drugs acting on Haemopotic system Egs, Sariba, Manista. Chopcheeni, Phriyangu, Nagabala etc.,
22. Jangama dravyas like Kasturi, Gorochana etc.,

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Paper - II


KAYA CHIKITSA

1. Defiinition of the word Kaya Chiktsa - general treatment, its synonyms, classification etc.,
2. Definition of the term disease, its classification and etio-pathalogy, different causitive factors of the disease and their relationship with doshas.
3. Manifestation of disease with reference to doshas, and their different stages, etc.
4. Resistance power and immunity, its classification, and scope in the management of diseases.
5. Ama-the undigested chyle and its symptoms and effects when it associates with doshas, dooshyas and malas
6. Avarana - (encircling) its definition, and its symptoms, etc.
7. Principles of nomenclature of disease
8. Concepts of principles of treatments of different diseases, based on their etio-pathogenesity etc.
9. Jawara - the major disease, its etiology, pathalogy, clinical presentations, classification and principles of management.
10. Diseases of alimentary canal and their etio-pathalogy along with principles of management.
11. Diseases of Cardio-respiratory system and their etio-pathalogy and principles of management.
12. Diseases of blood, its metabolism, its etio-Pathalogy and principles of management.
13. Diseases of excretory system and their etio-pathalogy and principles of management.
14. Diseases of Rasa Vaha srotas and its etio-pathalogy and principles of management.
15. Diseases of skin and its appendages, their etio-pathalogy and principles of management.
16. Diseases of water & its metabolism, their etio-pathalogy and principles of management. Udakavaha srotas-like Atisara etc.,
17. Vatha Vyadhi, its etiology, Pathology, Pathalogy and management.
18. Maharogas incluch if vatarakta, its etiology, Pathalogy and management.
19. Communicable and infectious diseases, their Pathalogy, etiology and principles of management.
20. Kshudra rogas
21. Concept of manas and its qualities, function, site, etc.
22. Diseases which occur due to the visiation of Trigunas
23. Diseases of Psyche, and its management.
24. Management of emergency conditions.

PANCHA KARMA AND RAKTAMORSHA
(Ayurvedic body purificatory measures)

1. Introduction, indifinition, development of Pancha Karma and its, usefulness in the field of Ayurvedic therepeutics, etc. along with its indications and contra indications.
2. The Process of Snehana (Oleation therapy) - Introduction, Definition of Snehana, Classification, Different oils and fats used in the process, along with their qualities, dosage, actions, etc. Indications and contra-indications of the process and their management. Importance of this process in Pancha Karma.
3. SWEDHANA KARMA- SUDATION THERAPY -Introduction,Definition of Snehana, Classification, Different drugs which are used in the process, Procedure of application, Indications, contra indications effects, complications and their management, its importance in Pancha Karma Mechanism of action, etc.,
4. Pradhana Karma
   a) Vamana b) Virechana c) Nasga d) anuvasanavasti e) asthapanavasti
   
   Definition, Explanation, Requirements, Process of administration, Indications and contra indications. Complications and their management, effects of Vamana,Virechana, Nasga anuvasana and asthapana bhasthi.
5. Paschat Karma (Post Pancha Karma regimen)
   
   its importance, rules and regulations of dietics and behavioural aspects complications which occur due to the violation of Paschat Karma, and their management.
6. Instruments which are used during the administration of Pancha Karma
7. Minor procedures like gandoosha, Kavala, dhoomapana, etc.,
8. Rakthmoksha - different methods like, Sirabigadhe Jalooka etc.,

PRASUTHI TANTRA, STREE ROGA AND KOUMARA BHRITYA

(GYNACOLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND PAEDIATRICS)

1. Anatomical and physiological considerations of human female reproductive system.
2. Ayurvedic concepts in physiology of menastruation Defination on set of menarchy menastruation and its different stages, period of ovulation, etc., - Prenatal examinations.
3. Disturbences in menastrual cycle and their etio-pathalogy and management
4. Definition of garbha and its immediate symptoms, procedures to be followed during the period of foetal development, monthly development of foetus, formation of apara-placenta, their physiological and pathalogical aspects, etc.
5. Definition, explanation, causes, of Prasava - delivery, symptoms of I stage of delivery and management of labour.
6. Labour room, its accessories, aseptic precautions, etc.
7. Complications in labour and post labour changes and their management, etc
8. Definition of Navajatha (new born), Bala Kumara, Yuva etc. and the management of navajatha
9. Physiology of lactation, examination and selection of lactating mother. Signs and symptoms of pure breast milk and impure breast milk. The diseases caused by visiated breast milk and management.
10. Classification of childhood based on diet, diseases which occur during these periods and their management.
11. Childs room and its decoration and maintenance,articles to be given for a child to play, development and growth of child.
12. Diseases which occur during the period of milk diet. (ksheerada) liquid diets, ksheerannadha (milk liquid + Rice diet solid diet), Annada Kala - (Rice diet more of solids and less of liquids) Dantodhbhawa kala-tooth erupting period, etc.
13. Concepts and Principles of examination of child, and determination of dosage of medicine to be given to the child, etc.
14. Classification of diseases which occur in childhood
15. Management of different diseases which occur during the childhood
16. Concepts and principles of diagnishing of Bala grahas and their management.

SHALYA AND SHALAKYA TANTRA (Surgery, E.N.T. Opthalmalogy and other diseases which occur above the clavicle)

Salva Tantra

1. Origin, development of Shalya tantra - Surgical branch of Ayurveda, its importance among the 8 branches of Ayurveda (Astanga Ayurveda)
2. Reasons for decline ofAyurvedeeya Shalyua tantra (Surgical aspects in Ayurveda) and plans for its revival.
3. Dhanwantari- the god for Ayurveda (Surgery) his time and knowledge about him. Acharya Sushrutha, the Father ofSurgery, his time and his works, the commentators of Sushrutha Samhitha, and contemporary works of Acharya Sushrutha.
4. Classificationof diseases based on Nija, agantuja, Sadhya and asadhyas Bhedas.
5. Vrana Shotha - inflamation. Its definition, caustative factors, Patho Physiology, varieties, signs and symptoms, different stages of rana Shotha, and the complications.
6. Vidradhi definition, causative factors, Patho physiology, varieties, signs and symptoms, different stages of the disease, complications.
7. Management of Vrana Shotha and Vidradhi Saptha upakramas - seven types of treatement (Management) Shasti upakramas - 60 types of management Symptomatic Management.
8. Definition of Vrana, causitive factors, classifications, signs and symptoms, complications, different stages, and management
9. Examination of Vrana - the wound/ulcer, and Vrana shotha-inflamation Sthana - location of wound Akruthi - Shape of wound Varna - Colour Gandha - Smell of wound (odour) Shrava - Secretions Vedana - Pain Vranadhistana - Sites of the wound, etc.
10. Nadee Vrana - fistula - its definition, caustive factors, classification, signs and symptoms, management.
11. Agantuja Vranas also called as sadhyo Vrana - Definition, classification, Signs and Symptoms, Complications and management
12. Kotha - gangrene
13. Raktha Shrava - hemorrhage - Causitive factors, Patho physiology, Signs and symptoms, general management, specific management, etc.
14. Dagda Vrana (Burns) - definition, classification, signs and symptoms, management, etc.
15. Yantras and Shastras (surgical instruments) -(blunt and sharp) - concepts, number, nomenlclature, classification, shapes, etc.
16. Shastra dhara payanam (method of sharpening of sharp instruments)
17. Shastra Kosha - Surgical tool box (or kit) its maintenance, itsdefects and qualities.
18. Drugs and substances used during the management of surgery (pichy-etc.)
19. Yogyavidhi
20. Vishisthavidhi
21. Shalya nirharana Vidhi - extraction of shalva (a foreign substance)
22. Shartra Karma - operative procedures
    
    a. Poorva Karma
    b. Pradhana Karma - Asta Vidha shastra karmani
    c. Paschat Karma - bandhana vidhi, Raksha karma, Vranitopasana Pathyapathya
23. Minor procedures
24. Different diseases and thbeir surgical management
25. Bone fracture (Bhgna) Different types their management.

Shalakya Tantra

1. Definition, Introduction, history of shalakya tantra -Ayurvedic study of opthalmo, oto. laryngeo and rhinological aspects
2. Anatomical and physiological concepts of eye
3. Classification of eye diseases, their number, their common causes, pro dromal symptoms, clinical features and general management.
4. Sandhi ghatha roga, their number, their causes, symptoms and management
5. Vartma Ghatha rogas, their number, their causitive factors, symptoms and management.
6. Shukla ghatha rogas - their number, causitive factors symptoms and treatment.
7. Krishna ghatha rogas - their number, causitive factors, symptoms and management
8. Sarva ghatha rogas - their number, causitive factors, symptoms, and management
9. Dristi ghatha rogas -their number, causitive factors,symptoms, and management
10. Diseases which occur due to abhighata (accidents) Kuposhanaml-nutrition,etc.,
11. Special procedures adopted for the management of eye diseases
12. Concepts of anatomy and physiology of ear, and diseases of ear, their number classification, signs and symptoms, management, etc.,
13. Anatomical and physiological concepts of nose, and diseases of nose their number, symptoms, management, etc.(including nasya karma)
14. Importance of shiras, and diseases of shiras, their number, symptoms, management, etc. (including iro bhasthi)
15. Diseases of oral cavity, their number, symptoms and management
16. Diseases of lips (osta) their number, symptoms and management
17. Diseases of tooth (Danta Ghata rogas) their number, symptoms, treatment and preventive concepts
18. Diseases of tooth roots (Danta moola ghata rogas) their number, symptoms and management.
19. Diseases of Tongue (Jihwa ghata rogas) their number, symptoms and management
20. Diseases of palate (Talu ghata rogas) their number, symptoms and management
21. Diseases of throat (kanta ghata rogas), their number symptoms and management
22. Concepts of mukha paka (Stomatitis) its number, symptoms and management
23. Concepts of plastic surgery with reference to harelip,Rhinoplasty, etc.,
24. Procedures adopted during the management of siro rogas, etc. for example
25. 
    a. SWEDHAM b. KAVALAM c. GANDOOSHAM d. DHOOMAM e. RAKTHAMOKSHANAM, etc.

RASAYANA- REJENUVATION THERAPY


(GERIATRICS)

1. Introduction, definition, explanation, synonyms, classifications, and effects of Rasayana - rejenuvation
2. Ayurvedic concepts of effects of age and stress on human life
3. Indications, contra indications, and effects of Rasayana therapy as In-Patient (Kuti praveshika Rasayana), and its procedure of administration, requirements, complication and their management.
4. Indications, contra indications, effect. Procedure of administration, dosage schedule, different formulae available, etc. of vata atapikaras ayana.
5. Codes and conduct of behaviour adaptation as Achara Rasayana.

VAJEEKARANA - (APTHRODISIACS)

1. Introduction - definition, explanation, history and synonyms of vajeekarara aphrodisiacs
2. Diseases of semen, their causes, and their management
3. mportance of vajeekarana in human life
4. Indications, contra indications, and effects of different formulae useful as aphrodisiacs
5. Concept of manas, and women in the field of aphrodisiacs
6. Concepts of diet and recipes which can be used as aphrodisiacs
7. Single drugs used for vajeekarana .