Department of Dravyaguna
(Ayurvedic pharmacology & Medicinal plant)

Dravyaguna is an integral part of Ayurveda, which deals comprehensively about rasa, guna virya, vipaka and prabhava (pharmacokinetics and pharmcodynamics) of herbs. Branch also deals with identification, collection, storage, and preservation of raw materials of plant origin.Department works with objectives to provide knowledge of fundamental principles of Dravyaguna, drug action as per Ayurveda and conventional system of medicine. It also aims to develop research methodology for understanding of principles of Ayurvedic Pharmacology & Materia Medica balancing Classical & Contemporary knowledge.Dravyaguna Department focuses on conservation and cultivation aspects of medicinal planyts and also caters to the need of Health seekers by supplying the house hold medicinal plants which serve as remedy common ailments.

Vision

To impart quality education and achieve academic excellence in Ayurvedic Pharmacology and Materia Medica by harmonizing classical Ayurvedic principles with contemporary scientific knowledge, while promoting the sustainable use and conservation of medicinal plants.

Mission

  • Uphold the core principles of Dravyaguna and foster a scientific temperament for Ayurvedic herbal research.
  • Develop skilled professionals with expertise in pharmacognosy, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of Ayurvedic medicinal plants.
  • Ensure the identification and standardization of controversial drugs, adulterants, and substitutes used in Ayurvedic practice.
  • Contribute to the preservation and conservation of endangered medicinal plant species, safeguarding the future of Ayurveda’s herbal legacy.

Departmental Initiatives

  • A well maintained acres of Herbal garden having more than 200+ species, some important species are-Vishnukranta(Evolvulus alsinoides), Kushta(Arctium lappa), Guggulu(Commiphora mukul), Murva(Chonemorpha macrophylla), Bharangi (Clerodendron serratum), Kamala(Nelumbo nucifera), Kumuda(Nymphea stellata)etc.
  • Dravyaguna Dept. timely organizes workshop and hands on training in field of Plant identification (Basic botany), herbarium preparation techniques and seed ball workshop for conservation aspects.
  • Department enoucarages Research aspect in students by guiding them for oral paper presentation and Publications in peer reviewd International Journal.