Basic Pharmacy
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What you will learn:

Introduction to Therapeutics in Ayurveda and Siddha Vaidya Collection, storage and processing of plants and plant products Calibration and Standardization of herbal formulae Shelf life of Medicines 32 Types of External Formulations 32 Types of Internal Formulations Detoxification of Herbal and non-herbal products Combinations and their terminologies Dietary Regiments while under medicines Common Herbs and their Usage Practical Formulations Visiting a Siddha Physician in his home setting Visiting a Home Siddha Pharmacy

Type of Formula	Explanation
Choornam	This is mix of herbs or an herb by itself in a fine powdered form. Useful for all types of disorders and used internally and externally.
Kashayam	Strong Herbal Decoction for both external application and internal use. Useful in the management of many disorders.
Thailam	Oily preparation for external use. Thailam is used for massaging and for other external treatments such as Kaya, Pirichil and fomentations.
Aasavam	Mild alcoholic herbal extract without cooking used internally to address mostly women's health.
Aristham	Mild alcoholic herbal extract used for addressing preventive aspects of medicine. Used extensively in post-partum conditions and female health.
Herbal Cream	Prepared with herbal juices and medicated oil. This ancient method of cream making can be used to produce high quality external and internal remedies and for creating beauty products.
Lehyam	Herbal paste with a sugar, honey, jaggery base or palm sugar base.