Dravyaguna is an integral part of Ayurveda, Dravya is One of the Chikitsa chatushpada. Shows its importance in the treatment of diseases. Fundamentals of Dravyaguna involves a thorough knowledge of various principles and concepts of Rasapanchaka (fivefold analysis of medicinal substances) and Karma (pharmacological action). It refers toclassical Ayurvedic texts, provides suitable examples, and includes contemporary interpretations to facilitate better understanding.Additionally, newer areas in Ayurveda related to medicinal plants, such as cultivation techniques, collection methods, and various regulatory guidelines from organizations like NMPB (National Medicinal Plants Board), CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences), API (Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India), GCTM (Global Centre for Traditional Medicine), PCIMH (Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy), pharmacovigilance, Vrikshayurveda (science of plant life), Ethno medicine, Network pharmacology, and Bioinformatics, have been incorporated. This information is crucial for the sustainable use of medicinal plants and a better understanding of their properties.
Department has an adequate Instruments and equipment’s required for functional Laboratory
Vision:
- To become a leading global center for education, research, and expertise in Ayurvedic medicinal plants.
- To inspire andempower students to become proficient Ayurvedic practitioners who can contribute to the holistic well-being of individuals and society as a whole.
Mission
- Human Resource Development: Train teachers, physicians, and researchers in Ayurveda.
- Quality Education: Teach classical and modern aspects of Dravya Guna.
- Quality Control: Provide analytical testing facilities.
- Digital Resources: Develop digital herbarium and raw drug repository.
- Training and Capacity Building: Educate stakeholders (farmers, traders, healers).
- Practical Knowledge: Organize educational tours for plant identification.
- Conservation: Promote biodiversity conservation of medicinal plants.
The institution aims to excel in education, research, and conservation in Ayurveda.
Library: Department has a well-established library with 50 books.
Activities:
- Sensitization and creating awareness program in school
- Creating informative brochure on medicinal plants.
- Conducting exhibition on commonly used medicinal plants.
- Guest talks on in various public platform.
- Initiating nursery for medicinal plants
- Awareness programs on cultivation and conservation of RET medicinal plants insitu an exsitu.
- Awareness program for forestation and deforestation.
- Conducting activities like, seed bowl and distribution of medicinal plants in our own premises.