Dravya Guna
The Department of Dravyaguna is a vital branch of Ayurveda that extensively explores the properties and therapeutic potential of medicinal plants, focusing on concepts such as Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, and Prabhava—the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic attributes of herbs. The department is also involved in the identification, collection, processing, storage, and preservation of raw plant materials.
Our department is supported by a well-equipped laboratory and an expansive herbal garden featuring over 250 species of medicinal plants. These facilities empower scholars to gain a strong foundation in both classical Ayurvedic principles and modern scientific approaches to drug action and formulation.
Regular induction programs are conducted for new scholars, alongside hands-on training in critical areas such as plant identification, pharmacognostic studies, sampling techniques, and herbarium preparation.
Field identification skills are honed through frequent visits to natural flora, organized to provide real-world exposure and strengthen botanical knowledge.
Department of PG Studies in Dravyaguna
The Department of Post Graduate studies in Dravyaguna is in existence since 2002 which offered specialization in Dravyaguna affiliated to RGUHS bangalore.
The Department has been contributing many valuable dissertations, journals every year. The department has a well maintained garden which has many rare and endangered species of medicinal plants.
Students of this Department have been placed in eminent institutions as successful teachers, practitioners and as resource persons in reputed drug companies.
Department Staff:
Estimated number of PG Scholars in the Department.
Post Graduation – 3 students per year.
About the Postgraduate Department of Dravyaguna
Established in the year 2002, the Postgraduate Department of Dravyaguna at Dr. BNM Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & PG Research Centre, Vijayapur, has been dedicated to advancing Ayurvedic education and research. The department is equipped with a modern laboratory that supports scholars in conducting a wide range of phytochemical analyses, fostering both practical skills and academic excellence.
To enhance the learning experience, regular departmental activities such as seminars, Dravyachintana sessions, and case discussions are conducted with the aid of audio-visual technology. The department also benefits from herbal gardens located both on and off-campus, which serve as practical training grounds for developing proficiency in plant identification.
As part of their academic responsibilities, postgraduate scholars are also engaged in teaching undergraduate students, helping to cultivate their own teaching abilities. Participation in oral and poster presentations at academic events is actively encouraged to foster research aptitude and presentation skills.
The department houses a dedicated library, offering a curated collection of books and references that provide scholars with access to extensive and valuable information resources.
Vision
To offer comprehensive teaching facilities that enable scholars to explore both classical texts and contemporary developments in the field of Dravyaguna.
To establish robust Quality Control and Analytical Testing Facilities equipped with tools for accurate evaluation of herbal materials.
To develop a digital herbarium that serves as a valuable academic and research resource.
To create a Crude Drug Repository for systematic documentation and preservation of raw herbal drugs.
To establish and maintain a medicinal plant garden that supports both education and research.
To provide practical training and capacity-building opportunities for students, researchers, and gardeners.
To enhance practical skills in plant identification through field-based educational programs.
Mission
Objective:
To deliver high-quality education in Dravyaguna to postgraduate scholars by integrating traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary scientific advancements.
To develop and strengthen Quality Control & Analytical Testing Facilities aligned with modern research methodologies.
To advance the creation and maintenance of a digital herbarium for academic and diagnostic reference.
To build a comprehensive Crude Drug Repository for educational and pharmacognostic study.
To cultivate a well-managed medicinal plant garden that supports experiential learning and research initiatives.
Departmental Activities
OUT CAMPUS VISIT
Students of the academic year 2023–24, accompanied by Dr. Shirin Mirgannavar (HOD & Professor, Department of Dravyaguna) and Dr. Iranna S. Sajjan (Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna), along with PG student Dr. Harshit (2nd Year Scholar), visited the University of Horticultural Sciences College, Bagalkot.During the visit, students observed variouscultivation techniques and cultivation methods, which were explained by Dr. Rajeshwari and Dr. Vijay Narayanpur Sir. The team also visited the dry drug sample section, plant museum, and the Pharmacognosy laboratory.Later, the group visited the Tissue Culture Laboratory. There, Dr. Sayeed Wajeed Mulla Sir (Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Crop Improvement) provided a live demonstration of media preparation for tissue culture samples. Students also observed the prepared/final media containing a successfully grown banana plant. A photo session was conducted, followed by lunch at the campus.
In the afternoon session, the team travelled to BVVS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, PG Research Centre, Bagalkot. Students visited the botanical herbal garden, where several medicinal plants, including some endangered species, were explained by Dravyaguna faculty and PG scholars. The visit concluded with a tour of the RSBK Department, where students observed prepared products as well as raw/crude drug samples and observed QC lab teaching pharmacy and museum.
All Students of the academic year 2023–24, accompanied by Dr. Shirin Mirgannavar (HOD & Professor, Department of Dravyaguna) and Dr. Iranna S. Sajjan (Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna),visited Shri. Sanganabasava Mahaswamiji, College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Vijayapura – 586 103.
In morning session Dr kavita Nesur Asst. Prof. Department of Pharmacology explained methods of extraction & phytochemical analys.
In afternoon session Dr B S Hunashagi explained Physico-chemical analysis and TLC of herbal drugs. Next session engaged by and Dr. P V Nagathan explained T. S of CLOVE. All students were actively engaged in practical demonstration.
BIO INFORMATICS & PRECISION DRUG TARGET DISCOVERY REPORT
Students of the academic year 2023–24 and All PG Scholars attended guest lecture on 13-3-2026 after 2 pm by DR.MURALI KRISHNA PAIDI CEO of BIOBELINFO. On “SMALL MOLECULES QUANTUM CHEMISTRY AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS FOR PRECISION TARGET DISCOVERY”
Dr. Shirin Mirgannavar (HOD & Professor, Department of Dravyaguna) and Dr. Iranna S. Sajjan (Associate Professor, Department of Dravyaguna), along with PG student Dr. Harshit (2nd Year Scholar) & Staff of all department were got benefited.
