Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan
About the Department
The Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan focuses on the study of medicinal plants and substances, their properties, actions, and therapeutic applications. It integrates classical Ayurvedic principles with modern pharmacology, emphasizing plant identification, pharmacognosy, and phytochemical analysis. With facilities like herbal gardens, laboratories, and museums, the department prepares students for clinical application, research, and drug standardization.
Key Areas of Study
Rasa Panchaka and pharmacological actions
Ayurvedic pharmacology and drug properties
Medicinal plant identification and classification
Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry
Drug standardization and conservation
Quality control, cultivation, and sustainable use
Departmental Lab
(for Clinical and Practical Training)
Field visits for plant identification
Laboratory analysis of raw drugs
Use of herbarium and specimens with clinical application
Programme Learning Outcomes (POs)
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and application of the Trisutra concept to explore root causes, identify clinical manifestations of disease, treat ailments, and maintain health.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Ayurveda through the integration of multidisciplinary perspectives and careful clinical and practical observation.
Demonstrate proficiency in holistic and individualized assessment for rational decision-making in disease management and health maintenance.
Perform procedures and therapeutic maneuvers with skill and dexterity in diverse clinical situations.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required to provide holistic and quality healthcare.
Exhibit ethical conduct, compassion, and virtuous behavior to enhance the well-being of individuals and society.
Demonstrate self-directed learning for continuous advancement of knowledge and contribution to healthcare and societal well-being.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families, communities, and professional peers.
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and skills required as a practitioner, researcher, and academician, along with the aspiration to excel in these domains.
Course Outcomes (COs)
Dravyaguna Vigyan
Demonstrate the application of principles of Dravyaguna in clinical practice.
Analyze and justify the fundamental principles of Dravyaguna in relevance to contemporary sciences.
Analyze and interpret Rasa Panchaka of Dravya and apply it in clinical practice.
Correlate knowledge of Karma (pharmacological actions) with Rasa Panchaka and contemporary clinical pharmacology.
Demonstrate and justify the selection of specific Dravyas and Prashasta Bheshaja in different dosage forms for various clinical conditions.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality control methods of drugs.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to Apamishrana (adulterants), Abhava Pratinidhi Dravya (substitutes), Prashasta Bheshaja (ideal drugs), and plant extracts.
Identify medicinal plants and understand their conservation, cultivation, sustainable utilization, and pharmacovigilance.
Demonstrate fundamental principles of applied pharmacology.
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