The Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan is dedicated to the scientific study of medicinal plants and Ayurvedic pharmacology. It enables students to understand the identification, classification, properties (Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka, Prabhava), therapeutic actions, and clinical applications of medicinal herbs described in classical Ayurvedic literature. The department integrates traditional knowledge with modern botanical, pharmacognostic, and phytochemical sciences, preparing students for evidence-based Ayurvedic practice and research.
To be a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic pharmacology and medicinal plant sciences by integrating classical wisdom with modern scientific research and sustainable healthcare practices.
To impart comprehensive knowledge of medicinal plants and Ayurvedic pharmacology.
To integrate classical Dravyaguna concepts with modern botanical and pharmacognostic sciences.
To develop skills in medicinal plant identification, cultivation, quality assessment, and therapeutic application.
To encourage research, innovation, and conservation of medicinal plant resources.
To prepare competent Ayurvedic physicians capable of evidence-based herbal practice.
To understand the properties and actions of medicinal plants according to Ayurveda.
To correlate classical Dravyaguna principles with modern scientific concepts.
To develop competency in identifying authentic medicinal plants and crude drugs.
To promote rational and safe use of herbal medicines in clinical practice.
Study the identification, morphology, taxonomy, and classification of medicinal plants.
Understand Rasa, Guna, Veerya, Vipaka, and Prabhava of Ayurvedic drugs.
Learn pharmacognostic evaluation and quality assessment of crude drugs.
Develop knowledge of medicinal plant cultivation and conservation.
Correlate classical Ayurvedic concepts with modern pharmacology and phytochemistry.
Encourage research in herbal medicines and evidence-based Ayurveda.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Subjects: Dravyaguna Vigyana (NCISM Curriculum)
Medicinal Plant Taxonomy
Pharmacognosy
Ayurvedic Pharmacology
Modern Pharmacology
Medicinal Plant Cultivation
Phytochemistry
Drug Standardization
Ethnobotany
Single Drug Therapy
Interactive classroom lectures
Medicinal plant demonstrations
Herbal garden visits
Practical laboratory sessions
Herbarium preparation
Field surveys and educational tours
Seminars and student presentations
Audio-visual and digital learning
Vasant Vaghdo Herbal Garden: With 270+ medicinal plant species
Museum: With crude drug specimens
Well-equipped Pharmacognosy Laboratory
Audio-Visual Teaching Facilities
Computer & Internet-enabled learning resources
Phytochemical & Physicochemical Practical class
Medicinal Plant Identification in Herbal Garden & Pharmacognosy Laboratory
Herbarium Preparation
Field visits to in-situ & ex-situ conservation areas
Student Seminars
Research Projects
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Identify medicinal plants accurately in the field and laboratory.
Explain the pharmacological properties and therapeutic uses of Ayurvedic drugs.
Evaluate the quality and authenticity of crude medicinal drugs.
Apply medicinal plants appropriately in Ayurvedic clinical practice.
Promote conservation and sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources.
The department prepares graduates for careers in clinical practice, herbal pharmaceutical industries, medicinal plant cultivation, pharmacognosy, quality control laboratories, Ayurvedic research, teaching, drug standardization, regulatory affairs, and herbal product development.
Vasant Vaghdo Botanical Herbal Garden with 270+ medicinal plant species
Well-equipped Pharmacognosy Laboratory
Authentic crude drug museum and herbarium
Hands-on medicinal plant identification and field training
Integration of classical Ayurveda with modern plant sciences
Research-oriented academic environment
Experienced faculty and practical learning approach
NCISM-compliant laboratory and teaching infrastructure