Dravyaguna Vigyan is a subject of Second BAMS which basically deals with Herbal drugs, their properties, mode of action, identification, Uses, etc. For academic purpose this subject is divided in two parts, where Part – I deals with concepts related to properties of drugs, their actions, drugs showing similar actions, collection practices, history of Medicinal plants in ancient literature, etc, while Part – II focuses on comprehensive aspects of all the medicinal plants.
This subject is the backbone of clinical practice. Ekal dravya chikitsa (Single drug therapy) is another important topic which deals with treatment of any disease with single herb. The practicals under this subject focus on identification on the basis of Ayurvedic parameters, modern parameters, there quality testing,etc. These Herbal Medicines are gaining more & more importance not only in India but also abroad. The subject also has great potential in industries as Dravyaguna experts are required in different fields like in pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies, research Institutes, Medicinal plant conservation & cultivation sector etc.
Objectives
The department aims at making student efficient in using Ayurvedic medicinal plants in various ailments. This requires thorough knowledge of medicinal plant along with identification of good quality material. Working knowledge of Botany is also given thus Dravyaguna experts can accomplish important task of maintaining quality of raw material in pharmacies. Along with detail properties and uses in various diseases, the right doses, time of administration and vehicle of medicines are thoroughly taught which are very important in treating diseases by Ayurvedic principles and medicines.
Students are made aware about propagation & cultivation techniques of important Medicinal plants and also encouraged to find drugs with promising results from herbal traditions practiced in remote areas with the help of Ethno-botany.
Departmental Features
• More than 270 species of medicinal plants in herbal garden and college premises
• More than 300 dry specimens
• More than 55 informational charts
• More than 100 HD quality photos
• Well established pharmacognosy lab with all necessary instruments & equipment
• Departmental Library containing various samhitas, nighantus and reference books of Ayurveda & Modern science.
Activities of Department
• Regular field visits to various surrounded forest under the guidance of State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur
• Educational visits to Agriculture university, Jabalpur
• Various projects for understanding germination & propagation of medicinal plants
• Plantation drives in and around the college premises during rainy season
• Awareness camp for nearby villagers regarding use of commonly found medicinal plants in their day to day life.

Pillars of Department –
Professor –
1. Dr. Shailesh Deshmukh (AYDG01055)

Asst. Professor –

1. Dr. Ragitha T R (AYDG02119)