Dravyaguna
Ayurveda, meaning “knowledge of life,” is an ancient, holistic Indian system of medicine
Dravyaguna
INTRODUCTION
Dravyaguna
Dravyagun vigyan is an important discipline of Ayurveda that studies the source, identification, pharmacological properties, actions and clinical utility of medicinal plants, based on principles such as Rasa (taste), Guna (qualities), Virya (potency), Vipaka (post-digestive effect), and Prabhava (specific action).
Objectives
- To diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and cumulative toxicity arising from natural sources
- To identify sources of poisoning and implement preventative measures to protect healthy individuals from environmental toxins, food poisoning, and the detrimental effects of Dushi Visha (latent poison).
- To educate physicians on their legal responsibilities, medical ethics, and duties, integrating ancient knowledge with modern forensic science to manage medico-legal cases, including post-mortems and toxicology reports
Our Vision
To develop the Dravyaguna department as a centre of excellence that integrates classical Ayurvedic knowledge of medicinal plants with modern scientific understanding, fostering competent Ayurvedic physicians who practice rational, evidence-based, and sustainable use of drugs for the benefit of individual and public health.
Our Mission
- Academic Excellence
To impart knowledge of Dravyaguna Vigyan with emphasis on their clinical relevance. - Scientific Orientation
To promote a scientific approach in understanding drug through correlation of Ayurvedic principles with pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. - Clinical Application
To train students in rational selection, dosage, and formulation of drugs, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice with professional ethics, holistic healing, and patient centered care. - Research & Innovation
To encourage research aptitude by validating classical concepts through experimental, clinical, and literary research. - Conservation & Sustainability
To create awareness about medicinal plant conservation, sustainable harvesting, and ethical use of herbal resources. - Skill Development
To develop practical skills in drug identification, collection, processing, storage, and quality assessment of herbal drugs.
Departmental Features
- The most exclusive feature of our department is well-equipped Dissection Hall with ample number of Cadavers provided for Dissection to UG students
Other Features As Follows
- Full-time and well qualified staff.
- Fully equipped well developed and well-maintained lab.
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