Glorious history of Ayurveda with progressive development in various branches of Ayurveda are well explained in this subject. Every element in this universe consists of five basic elements named as panchamahabhutas ( Earth, water, fire, wind and space). Likewise Human body also consists of panchamahabhutas. Understanding human body with concept of soul and mind, Universe, their inter relationship, principles of treatment is the aim of this subject.

Excellent classical text by Acharya Vagbhata which gives the basic information of Ayurvedic principle

Classical text by acharya charaka. introductory & basic principles of ayurved are given in this part of ayurveda are samhita

Most application part of charak samhita. knowledge of various diseases their complications and how to avoid complications & their management very precisely given by acharya charaka.

All the popular samhita like “Charak Samhita” “Sushrut Samhita” & “Ashtang Hridiyam" all 3 samhitas collectively known as great triads are also thought in this department.

This department is related with all three academic years of B.A.M.S. All subjects are very important & interesting that unfolds secrets of our life spirit & of the material world the knowledge of pramana improves the intelligence and common sense, the knowledge of samhita & basic principle are most useful to all students and teachers for the enlightening of their intelligence