Dravyaguna Vigyan

INTRODUCTION

Dravyaguna is one of the fundamental branches of Ayurveda that deals with the study of medicinal substances (Dravya), their properties (Guna), actions (Karma), and therapeutic applications. The subject provides comprehensive knowledge about medicinal plants, minerals, animal-origin drugs, and their pharmacological effects based on Ayurvedic principles as well as contemporary scientific understanding.

The subject emphasizes the understanding of Rasa Panchaka (Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka, and Prabhava), classification of drugs, pharmacodynamics, pharmacology, and rational therapeutic applications in clinical practice. It also focuses on the identification, cultivation, conservation, quality control, and safe utilization of medicinal plants and herbal formulations.

Teaching-learning methods such as lectures, herbarium demonstrations, medicinal plant identification, field visits, practical training, case-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning (PBL), seminars, and research-oriented activities are adopted to strengthen theoretical and practical understanding.

The subject plays a vital role in developing knowledge and skills related to drug selection, pharmacological actions, rational therapeutics, pharmacovigilance, and evidence-based Ayurvedic practice, thereby preparing students for effective clinical application and research in Ayurveda.

OBJECTIVES

To understand the fundamental principles of Dravyaguna including Rasa Panchaka, Guna, Karma, and therapeutic applications.
To gain knowledge of medicinal plants, pharmacological actions, formulations, and contemporary pharmacology.
To develop skills in identification, collection, cultivation, preservation, and utilization of medicinal plants.
To understand quality control methods, adulterants, substitutes, and standardization of drugs.
To apply analytical thinking and pharmacological knowledge in clinical practice and research.
To inculcate ethical values, communication skills, environmental awareness, and research aptitude in students.

VISION

To become a center of excellence in teaching, research, and clinical application of Dravyaguna by integrating classical Ayurvedic pharmacology with contemporary scientific advancements and producing competent Ayurvedic physicians aligned with NCISM Program Outcomes (POs).

MISSION

To impart comprehensive knowledge of Ayurvedic medicinal substances, their properties, actions, and therapeutic applications as per classical texts and modern science.
To develop analytical, clinical, and research-oriented skills in students related to Dravyaguna and pharmacology.
To provide hands-on training in medicinal plant identification, cultivation, conservation, and quality control methods.
To promote evidence-based practice and rational use of Ayurvedic drugs in clinical practice.
To inculcate ethical values, professionalism, pharmacovigilance awareness, and patient-centered approach in therapeutics.