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Herbology course covers a central subject in Ayurveda which is the natural products used in all therapies and diets (herbs, fruits, vegetables, roots, rocks...).

Syllabus of the Herbology course:

 Week I

• Introduction to basic Ayurvedic principles 
• Introduction to Dravya, Guna, Karma
• Concepts of Rasa, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhav
• Various herbs useful in Panchakarma treatment
• Various herbs useful in kitchen (Indian spices) 
• Concept of Agrya Dravya
  

Week II

• Diseases and healing herbs 
• Plants useful in Rejuvenation 
• Plants useful in Aphrodisiacs
• Plants useful for beauty (hair growth, skin care...)

Week III

• Introduction to Ayurvedic Pharmacology and various method of administrations of medicines
• Concepts of Bhaishajya Kalpana-Swaras, kalka, kashay, hima, phanta
• Concepts of Bhaishajya Kalpana- Asava, arishta, avaleha,taila, ghrita kalpana etc. 
• Ayurved beauty care products 
• Visit to Pharmacy- Quality control, packaging, marketing strategy etc.