Kaumarbhritya / Bala Roga Department & Laboratory

(Infant, Child & Adolescent Health)

Kaumarbhritya is one of the most important clinical departments in Ayurveda, focusing o

n newborn care, child health, adolescent well-being, immunization, nutrition, and childhood disorders. The department teaches ancient Ayurvedic childcare principles such as Swarna Prashan, Lehana, Panchakarma for children, and modern pediatrics essentials.

Department Objectives

  • To train students in the management of childhood illnesses using Ayurvedic principles.

  • Understanding growth & development stages.

  • Practical exposure to neonatal & pediatric assessment.

  • Use of Ayurvedic formulations suitable for children.

  • Awareness about vaccination, nutrition, breastfeeding, and RCH integration.

Lab Setup Requirements

Infrastructure

  • Pediatric examination room

  • Growth monitoring corner

  • Immunization demonstration area

  • Pediatric observation hall

  • Swarna Prashana preparation corner

  • Waiting area for mothers

Equipment

  • Infantometer

  • Baby weighing scale

  • Stadiometer

  • Pediatric BP apparatus

  • Nebulizer

  • Head circumference tape

  • Pediatric models

  • Thermometer & pulse oximeter

Models & Charts

  • Growth & development charts

  • Vaccination schedule charts

  • Nutritional deficiency models

  • Common pediatric disease models

  • Breastfeeding & weaning models

Herbal Preparations

  • Swarna Prashana ghrita

  • Bala, Shatavari, Yashtimadhu powders

  • Ayurvedic infant tonics

  • Decoctions for pediatric use

Practical Demonstrations

  • Growth monitoring

  • Swarna Prashana administration

  • Pediatric Panchakarma

  • Development milestone assessment

  • Pediatric examination SOPs

Learning Outcomes

Students gain skills in:

  • Pediatric diagnosis

  • Preventive pediatric care

  • Nutrition counseling

  • Ayurvedic pediatric formulations

  • Integrating modern pediatrics with Ayurveda

2. Agad Tantra & Vyavahar Ayurveda Department (≈1000 Words)

(Ayurvedic Toxicology & Forensic Studies)

Agad Tantra deals with poisons, toxins, bites, forensic sciences, medico-legal responsibilities, and public health laws. It is the Ayurvedic equivalent of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.

Department Objectives

  • Understanding natural & artificial poisons.

  • Toxic herbs, metals, minerals identification.

  • Emergency poisoning management.

  • Medico-legal case documentation.

  • Basics of forensic identification.

Lab Setup Requirements

Infrastructure

  • Toxicology specimen gallery

  • Snake & insect model display

  • MLC documentation training room

  • Chemical testing laboratory

  • Fingerprint analysis corner

Instruments

  • Fingerprint kit

  • Microscope

  • Toxicology testing sets

  • Slides, beakers, test tubes

  • Skull and bone models

  • Safety equipment

Specimens

  • Poisonous plant samples

  • Herbal toxic seeds

  • Venomous animal models

  • Toxicology jars (non-harmful samples)

Practical Demonstrations

  • Snakebite management

  • First-aid in poisoning

  • Identification of toxic herbs

  • MLC (Medico Legal Case) reporting

  • Toxic household substance awareness

Learning Outcomes

Students become capable of:

  • Handling poisoning emergencies

  • Identifying toxic agents

  • Performing medico-legal responsibilities

  • Conducting forensic assessments within Ayurvedic parameters
BAMS Lab Setup
BAMS Lab Setup