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).
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.
Mission
- Academic Excellence
To impart knowledge of Dravyaguna Vigyan with emphasis on it’s 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.
Objectives
- To establish a strong foundational understanding of medicinal plants, herbal drugs, and their therapeutic significance in Ayurveda.
- To cultivate analytical and critical thinking skills for scientific interpretation of Ayurvedic materia medica.
- To provide hands-on training in medicinal plant identification, herbarium preparation, raw drug collection, preservation, and standardization techniques.
- To foster awareness regarding biodiversity conservation and responsible utilization of herbal resources.
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