Department of Dravyaguna

 In Ayurveda their is concept of ‘Chikitsa Chatuspad’ which consist of 4 components for treatment of an individual,among which 1^st is Vaidya (Doctor), 2^nd is Dravya (Medicine) 3rd Upasthta (Nurse) and 4^th is Rogi (Patient). Dravya stands  2^nd most important in this chatushpada.It acts as tool to treat disease. Without knowledge of Dravya and its Guna-Karma it is difficult to treat. Therefore Dravyaguna was developed as a separate branch of Ayurveda which is now added as subject in current curriculum.  Dravyaguna is also referred as “Indian material medica” .Dravyaguna consist of seven basic aspects i.e. Dravya(Drug), Rasa(Taste), Guna(Properties), Virya(Potency), Vipak(Biotransformation),Karma(action) & Prabhav (Specific action).

 In today’s era due to recent advances made by us it is necessary to validate ancient knowledge with modern methods. So it necessary to correlate and understand mode of action Dravya according to Ayurved & modern parameters, for which our department is well equipped with full time qualified staff, Pharmacognosy Lab, Museum ,instruments, equipments, Library,etc. Approx 2 acre Herbal garden consisting of 262 Species & total no. of plants 712 of which most of are endangered plants. Post-graduate 6 seats were started in Department of Dravyaguna in 2013 since then more than 30+ students have submitted their Research work. Department staff has published more than 50+ research articles in national & international journals. Department is continuously involved in process of research and development in Dravyaguna.  Department is aware of its social responsibility  so it has taken intitative  to arranging tours,  educating people about usage and encourage plantation of Ayurvedic Herbs, Seed ball preparation and throwing them in deforested areas, etc.