Post Graduate Certificate Course In Panchabhautik Chikitsa

Introduction and Teaching Methodology

  1. Mode of Learning: Online course with 2-day contact program (Sangli).
  2. Capacity: 10 – 30 students.
  3. Registration: Online with payment gateway; upload required documents & photo.
  4. Course Delivery:
    • 88 topics in 22 weeks (4 topics per week).
    • Each topic includes audio/video (non-downloadable), PPT, and DOC (downloadable).
  5. Access Validity: 6 months login access.
  6. Doubt Solving Sessions:
    • Conducted every 2 weeks (online, audio-only).
    • Recorded versions available throughout course tenure (downloadable).
  7. Discussion Forum: Each topic will have a dedicated forum for questions & interaction.
  8. Contact Program: 2 days at Sangli (last 2 weeks of course). Accommodation & meals provided.
  9. Course Start Dates: 1st June & 1st December.
  10. Admission Period: From 1st April & 1st October.
  11. Course Fee: ₹20,000 (includes material, live audio sessions, contact program, accommodation & meals).
  12. Medium of Instruction: English / Hindi.
  13. Eligibility: Internees with provisional registration, BAMS, M.D.

Course Structure

Sr. No.PaperSubjectCourse HoursMarks
1Paper 1Introduction & Basic Concepts in Panchabhautik Chikitsa36 Hrs50
2Paper 2Medicine Preparation & Management of Diseases52 Hrs50

Detailed Syllabus

Paper 1 – Introduction & Basic Concepts in Panchabhautik Chikitsa

Teaching Hours: 36 (Theory)
Maximum Marks: 50

Unit 1: Basic Principles (20%)

  1. Ayurveda (1 Hr)
  2. Basic Principles of Ayurveda (1 Hr)
  3. Nisarg and Sharir is Same (1 Hr)
  4. Svasthya – Role of Mahabhutas in Maintenance of Health (1 Hr)

Unit 2: Panchamahabhutas (20%)

  1. Evolution of Panchamahabhutas (1 Hr)
  2. Akasha Mahabhuta (1 Hr)
  3. Vayu Mahabhuta (1 Hr)
  4. Tej Mahabhuta (1 Hr)
  5. Aap Mahabhuta (1 Hr)
  6. Prithvi Mahabhuta (1 Hr)
  7. Dissolution of Mahabhutas (1 Hr)
  8. Panchabhutas & Body (1 Hr)
  9. Concept of Constitution & Seasons (Rutus) (1 Hr)
  10. Concept of Acid-Base – Amla-Kshar Vichar (1 Hr)

Unit 3: Dosha-Dhatu-Mala & Panchamahabhutas (20%)

  1. Tridoshas & Panchamahabhutas (1 Hr)
  2. Saptadhatus & Panchamahabhutas (1 Hr)
  3. Malas & Panchamahabhutas (1 Hr)
  4. Agni & Srotas & Panchamahabhutas (1 Hr)

Unit 4: Diagnostic Methods (20%)

  1. Six Stages of Disease Development – Shatkriyakala (1 Hr)
  2. Evaluation & Diagnosis of Diseases (Nidana Panchak) (1 Hr)
  3. Examination of Patient by Panchabhautik Method (1 Hr)

Unit 5: Dravyaguna (Materia Medica) (20%)

  1. Concept of Dravya Chikitsa (1 Hr)
  2. Concept of Rasa Chikitsa (1 Hr)
  3. Classification of Medicinal Plants by Action (1 Hr)
  4. Deepan Group (1 Hr)
  5. Pachan Group (1 Hr)
  6. Deepan-Pachan Group (1 Hr)
  7. Bhedan Group (1 Hr)
  8. Sara & Vrushya Group (1 Hr)
  9. Sandhan Group (1 Hr)
  10. Galganda-Gandmala-Apachinashak Group (1 Hr)
  11. Varnya & Bhramahari Group (1 Hr)
  12. Netrya & Madini Group (1 Hr)
  13. Mada-Vinashini & Shleepadanashak Group (1 Hr)
  14. Daurgandhyanashak Group (1 Hr)
  15. Dhee-Dhruti-Smruti-Medha Group (1 Hr)

Paper 2 – Medicine Preparation & Management of Diseases

Teaching Hours: 52 (Theory)
Maximum Marks: 50

Unit 1: Preparation of Drugs (40%)

  1. Purification (Shuddhi) (1 Hr)
  2. Parada Shuddhi, Gandhak Shuddhi (1 Hr)
  3. Abhrak Shuddhi & Marana (1 Hr)
  4. Girisambhav Dhatu (1 Hr)
  5. Sagar Sampatti Shuddhi & Bhasma Vidhi (1 Hr)
  6. Maulik Bhasmas & Khalvi Rasayanas (1 Hr)
  7. Aarogyavardhini, Sanjeevani Gutika, Pathyadi Decoction (1 Hr)
  8. Gokshuradi Guggul, Lashunadi Gutika, Patoladi Guggul (1 Hr)
  9. Nagaradi Kalpa, Vatgajankush, Phalatrikadi (1 Hr)
  10. Varangak Kshar, Sootashekhara, Rajani Yoga (1 Hr)
  11. Vasantkusumakar, Mahagandhak Rasayan, Saraswatarishta (1 Hr)
  12. Suvarna Raj Vangeshwar, Panchamrut Parpati, Taila Preparations (1 Hr)
  13. Madhumalini Vasant, Chandraprabha Gutika, Triphala Guggul (1 Hr)
  14. Chaturthaka Yoga, Jingi Sharadi Yoga, Trutiyaka Yoga (1 Hr)
  15. Laxminarayan Rasa, Jwaraghna Yoga, Tribhuvankirti Rasa (1 Hr)
  16. Kalingakadi Yoga, Kanakasundara, Shobhanjan, Paripathadi (1 Hr)
  17. Kumari Asav, Laghu Sutshekhar, Laksha Pachan Yoga (1 Hr)
  18. Mahamanjisthadi Decoction, Mahamrutyunjaya Rasa, Kukkutnakhi Guggul (1 Hr)
  19. Mutravishodhana, Shatatal Yoga, Padamaka-Kitta Yoga (1 Hr)
  20. Medicines for External Use (Rajani Taila, Amalaki Taila, Vatajata Taila, etc.) (1 Hr)

Unit 2: Management of Diseases (60%)

  1. Jwara (Fevers)
  2. Visham Jwara (Periodic Fevers)
  3. Jirna Jwara (Chronic Fever)
  4. Measles & Chickenpox
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Raktapitta (Hemorrhagic Disorders)
  7. Pandu (Anemia)
  8. Kamala (Jaundice)
  9. Atisara (Diarrhea)
  10. Grahani (Sprue)
  11. Arsha (Hemorrhoids)
  12. Parinam Shoola (Duodenal Ulcer)
  13. Rajyakshma (Tuberculosis)
  14. Urakshat (Pulmonary Lesions)
  15. Hypertension
  16. Pediatric Diseases
  17. Rheumatic Diseases
  18. Skin Disorders
  19. Diabetes
  20. Vata Disorders
  21. Gynecological Disorders
  22. Cardiac Diseases
  23. Psychosomatic Disorders (Stress)
  24. Hiccough (Hikka)
  25. Disorders from Excessive Travel
  26. Other Diseases (Obesity, Hyperacidity, Worm Infestation, Gout, Splenomegaly, Ascites, Dysentery, etc.)
  27. Diseases according to Srotas
  28. Medical management of some surgical conditions

Assessment & Examination

  1. Exam Format: 2 Theory Papers (MCQs only).
  2. Marks Distribution: 50 Marks per paper (25 MCQs x 2).
  3. Duration: 30 minutes per paper.
  4. Passing Criteria: 40% minimum in each paper.
  5. Evaluation: Transparent, photocopy of answer sheets available on request.

Award of Certificate

  1. Certificate awarded after successful completion of minimum 6 months.
  2. Certificate Title: Post Graduate Certificate in Panchabhautik Chikitsa
  3. Awarded by Vaidyaraj Datar Panchabhautik Chikitsa and Samshodhan Kendra, Sangli.

Recommended Books

  1. Panchabhautik Chikitsa (Parts 1, 2, 3, Balrog) – Vd. A.W. Datarshastri
  2. Ayurvedantargat Hridroga – Vd. A.W. Datarshastri
  3. Vanaspatinche Swabhav Arthat Aushadhi Gunadharma – Vd. A.W. Datarshastri
  4. Govar Kanjinya – Vd. A.W. Datarshastri
  5. Panchabhautikam
  6. Vish Aushadhi Kalpa (Part 1 & 2) – Vd. Sudhakar Haldavnekar, Vd. Gayatri Bhosekar, Vd. Aniruddha Kulkarni, Vd. Amruta Joshi
  7. Panchabhautik Chikitsa (Hindi & English editions)
  8. Charaka Samhita, Sushrut Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Sharanagdhar Samhita, Yogaratnakar, Bhavaprakash, Madhav Nidan
  9. He to Prachitiche Bolane (Parts 1–5) – Vd. Vivek Haldavnekar
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