Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana Laboratory

Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Rasaushadhi Preparation & Quality Control

The ata-start="434" data-end="482">Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana Department is one of the most crucial wings of an Ayurveda college. It teaches students the classical and scientific methods of Ayurvedic drug formulation, including herbal, herbo-mineral, and mineral–metallic preparations. According to NCISM norms, every BAMS institution must have a well-equipped, safe, and compliant pharmacy lab where students can practically prepare medicines and understand all aspects of drug manufacturing.

Objectives of the Pharmacy Lab

  • To develop skills for preparing classical Ayurvedic formulations.

  • To demonstrate purification (Shodhana) and incineration (Marana) of metals and minerals.

  • To train students in safe handling of raw materials, heating techniques, and storage conditions.

  • To ensure understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

  • To perform pharmaceutical quality tests for Ayurvedic medicines.

Essential Zones in RSBK Laboratory

1. Herbal Processing Section

Includes equipment for preparation of herbal formulations:

  • Pulverizers

  • Mortar & pestle (iron, stone, ceramic)

  • Sieves (various mesh sizes)

  • Heating mantle, gas burner

  • Mixing vessels

  • Drying trays

  • Storage chambers

2. Rasaushadhi (Metal & Mineral) Processing Section

Special safety-equipped zone with:

  • Muffle furnace

  • Electric furnace

  • Puta Yantra models

  • Sharava Samputa

  • Glass distillation apparatus

  • Crucibles (mud/iron/stone)

  • Protective gloves, face shields, exhaust system

3. Quality Control & Testing Area

A modern QC section that includes:

  • Hot air oven

  • Analytical balance

  • Digital pH meter

  • UV chamber

  • TLC plates

  • Microscopes

  • Moisture analyzer

  • Reagent solutions

4. Pharmaceutical Preparation Zone

Students practically learn to prepare:

  • Bhasma

  • Pishti

  • Kalka, Kwatha, Swarasa

  • Guggulu formulations

  • Churna, Avaleha, Vati, Asava-Arishta

  • Medicated oils and ghee

5. Museum & Raw Drug Storage

Should display:

  • 200+ raw herbs

  • Metals & minerals

  • Animal-origin drugs

  • Finished formulations

  • Equipment models

6. Safety & Compliance Setup

  • First aid kit

  • Fire extinguisher

  • Fume hood

  • Proper ventilation

  • Chemical-resistant flooring

  • Exhaust system

Learning Outcomes

After training, students understand:

  • Entire drug manufacturing cycle

  • Proper Shodhana-Marana procedures

  • Classical & modern pharmacy standards

  • Analytical interpretation of Ayurvedic drugs

  • Regulatory compliance, GMP guidelines, and drug safety

BAMS Lab Setup
BAMS Lab Setup