Dravyaguna Department

The Dravya Guna Department is dedicated to the study of Ayurvedic medicinal plants, their properties, actions, and therapeutic applications. It forms the foundation of Ayurvedic pharmacology, helping students understand how natural substances influence the body in maintaining health and treating diseases. This department trains students to identify, analyze, and apply various herbs through classical knowledge supported by scientific understanding.

What Students Learn:

• Detailed study of Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, and Prabhava
• Identification and classification of medicinal plants
• Knowledge of herbs, minerals, and animal-based substances used in Ayurveda
• Preparation methods of Ayurvedic medicines and practical understanding of formulations
• Correlation of classical botanical descriptions with modern pharmacognosy
• Field visits, herbarium preparation, and live plant identification

Department Highlights:

• Well-maintained herbal garden with numerous medicinal plants
• Raw drug museum showcasing classical Ayurvedic herbs
• Practical sessions using fresh plants, powders, oils, and extracts
• Integration of traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern scientific validation

Our Vision:

The department aims to cultivate Ayurvedic physicians who can confidently identify medicinal plants and understand their therapeutic potential. By blending classical wisdom with modern evidence-based approaches, students develop knowledge for safe, effective, and skillful clinical practice.

The Dravya Guna Department emphasizes:

• Comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic pharmacology
• Scientific correlation of classical herbal knowledge
• Practical identification and application of medicinal plants
• Developing skills for formulating and using Ayurvedic medicines