About the Department

The Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan is one of the fundamental pillars of Ayurvedic education. It deals with the identification, properties, actions, and therapeutic uses of medicinal plants and natural substances. The subject combines principles of botany, pharmacology, and Ayurveda, providing students with a deep understanding of herbal medicines and their effects.

Objectives

• To impart knowledge about medicinal plants used in Ayurveda.
• To teach identification, classification, and pharmacological actions of herbs.
• To promote practical training in plant collection, preservation, and preparation.

Departmental Highlights

• Herbal Garden: Home to over 250+ species of medicinal plants.
• Hands-on Learning: Students learn preparation of churnas, kashayas, asavas, etc.
• Plant Specimen Room: Dried samples for easy identification and research.
• Integration of Ayurveda and Botany: Emphasizing scientific understanding of herbs.

Key Topics Covered

• Classification of Dravyas (medicinal substances)
• Guna, Rasa, Veerya, Vipaka, and Prabhava
• Botanical identification and nomenclature
• Therapeutic indications and contraindications
• Concept of Bheshaja, Aushadhi Sevana Kala

Learning Outcome

• Identify and classify medicinal plants accurately
• Understand and explain pharmacological actions based on Ayurvedic principles
• Gain skill in herbal drug preparation and usage

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Faculty Members

Dr. R.K. Singh

Professor & HOD

BAMS, MD (Dravyaguna)

Dr. Neelam Kumari

Assistant Professor

BAMS, M.Sc. (Botany)

Dr. Neelam Kumari

Assistant Professor

BAMS, M.Sc. (Botany)

Dr. Neelam Kumari

Assistant Professor

BAMS, M.Sc. (Botany)