Dravyaguna

Dravyaguna deals with study of  medicinal herbs & drugs, their origin, nature, properties & effects upon human beings.It finds its parallel in the modern science of pharmacology. It’s a complete science of herbal plants.

It’s including pharmacognosy, pharmacology and therapeutic uses of the plants. Ayurvedic drugs, especially herbs are prescribed in different pharmaceutical forms, to get maximum therapeutic effect.

The word dravyaguna consist of 2 words:

1) Dravya = material of thing which can be living or not living.

2) Guna = properties

According to Charaka there is nothing on the earth which is not medicine. That’s why Ayurveda considers all substances as medicine, if used for specific purposes in an appropriate way.

How Drugs act?

Ayurveda takes into the account the action of the drug in its entity. It holds that the action of the whole drug is often different from that of any one of its constituents considered separately. In this regard, the quotation from the Charaka Samhita looks more interesting- “ It is not possible to infer the action of a compound substance on the particular combination of doshas. To understand the Ayurvedic mechanism of action of any drug, it is essential to have the knowledge of- rasa (taste), guna (properties), virya (biological properties), vipaka (attributes of drug assimilation) of that specific drug.

Dravyaguna vignan or medicinal plant science is a section of Ayurveda that deals with medicinal herbs and their properties. Dravya guna vignan provides details about the differing qualities of medicinal herbs with seasons, the right time to collect the herbs, etc.

Though dravyaguna vignan is almost exclusive for the knowledge of medicinal herbs, it can also include the knowledge of matter in general. Dravya means matter (everything is made of matter and energy). Dravya guna vignana also includes the knowledge of quality of matter, change of properties while in combination with other materials, etc.

Meanings: Dravya (– matter ), guna –( quality) and vignan –( knowledge ).

Since treatment in Ayurveda is purely herbal, the practitioner needs to identify the exact quality of each herb he collects. The season in which the herbs are grown and harvested determines the quality of the herb.

Ayurveda acharyas recommend the use of fresh herbs. However, it is not practicable in all cases because some annual plants grow only in specific seasons. Here, according to Ayurveda acharyas, one can store the whole plant, or usable plant part (flower, fruit, root, leaves, or whole plant) dried and well preserved for up to one year.

Dravya guna vignan evolved over thousands of years. The accumulation of data from the experiments that spread over thousands of years produced accurate results. The results are reported in concentrated forms in ancient books like Ashtangahridaya, Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, etc.

Dravya guna vignan also allows the practitioner to choose herbs or herbal combinations that effectively balances the vitiations of doshas, while preventing further imbalances or side effects. Here lies the key to relative absence of side-effects for Ayurvedic medicines. The medicines are used to treat both the disease and the patient. When taken the disease separately, the treatment of a specific imbalance can lead to the imbalance of other parts.

Therefore drayaguna vignan is the most important knowledge an Ayurvedic practitioner must gain before he attempt treating.

Faculty

Professor & HOD
Associate Professor/ NSS Programme Officer
Assistant Professor

Dr. SEEMA PRADEEP

Designation

Professor and HOD

Department

Dept of PG studies in Dravyaguna 

Date of Birth

19-04-1977

CCIM Teachers Code

AYDG00337

UG

A.L.N.Rao Memorial Ayurvedic medical College, Koppa

(BAMS-1999 with 7th Rank to Kuvempu University)

PG

Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore.

(M.D-Dravyaguna 2003 from RGUHS Bangalore)

Additional Qualification

  • Yoga Instructor’s Certification Course from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Kendra, Bangalore (S-VYASA)

  • Underwent ‘Advanced and Master training in Educational Methodology to be trainer at Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore.

  • Level -2 yoga teacher certified by QCI, TQCERT.

  • Ayush NABH Assessor.

Research Activities

Principal investigator – “National Campaign on Amrutha for life”

Funded by National Medicinal Plants Board.


Principal investigator – Clinical Evaluation of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf. in Influenza. – A ‘Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka’ Funded Project.


Dissertation: Anti-inflammatory Activity of Plaksha (Ficus virens) an experimental study at Government College of Pharmacy Bangalore, Submitted to RGUHS Bangalore. 


Yoga For Woman Health- Dissertation submitted to S-VYASA


Clinical trial on the drug Himcospaz for Himalaya drug Company

Publications

  • Concept of Jaravyadhi in Ayurveda, Ayurmedline, 6th edn, B’lore.

  • Kapikachu-A medicinal plant, Ayurwave, 

  • Ayurveda-An Overview,Rushimukh Feb 2005

  • Ayurveda for women-Ayusri-2005

  • Why herbal medicine – Ayusri- 2008
  • A comparative evaluation of species of guduchi (tinospora cordifolia (wilid.) Meirs ex hook. F & thoms., tinospora malabarica miers ex hook, tinospora crispa Meirs.) W.r.t satwa; ISSN: 2393-9583 (P)/ 2393-9591 (O); AYUSHDHARA; May – June 2018 | Vol 5 | Issue 3

  • Comparative pharmacognostic studies of roots of ashwagandha (wild, nagori and Poshitha variety); ISSN: 2393-9583 (P)/ 2393-9591 (O); AYUSHDHARA | May – June 2018 | Vol 5 | Issue 3

  • Analgesic Activity of Sebastiania chamaelea (L.) Muell. Arg.; (ISSN: 2394-6547); Journal of Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy Volume 5, Issue 2 – 2018, Pg. No. 8-13 

  • Pharmacognostic, physicochemical and phytochemical studies of sebastiania chamaelea (l). muell.arg; AYUSHDHARA; Year: 2018 | Volume: 5 | Issue: 2 | Page: 1569-1580

  • A classical Review on Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.); (ISSN:2456-3110); Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences; July-Aug 2019 | Vol 4| Issue 4

  • Nephroprotective activity of Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus linn.)-An Experimental Study; (ISSN:2456-3110); Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences; Sept-Oct 2019 | Vol 4| Issue 5

  • Diversity in Ahara Dravya: An Advantage of Ayurveda- in International Congress KARMA SIDDHI 2020 (SDM Udupi) 

  • Comparative Pharmacognostical Studies of Naturally Grown and Tissue Cultured Brahmi –Bacopa monnieri Linn (e-ISSN 2350-0204); Int J Ayu Pharm Chem; |Vol 12| Issue 1 

  • Kokilaksha(Hygrophila spinosa T. Andres)-A Pharmacognostic Research(E-ISSN 2349-1269); Int Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews;|Vol 09| Issue 2|April2022

  • Madhura Rasa in Acharya Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya -A Critical Review in Relation to its Clinical utility (E-ISSN 2348-1269); Int Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews;|Vol 09| Issue 3|August2022

  • Amlika Beeja (Tamarindus indicus L.) -A Phyto Pharmacognostic Study (E-ISSN 2348-1269); Int Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews;|Vol 09| Issue 2|April2022

  • Indravaruni Moola (Citrullus colocynthis Schrad) A pharmacognostic Research (E-ISSN 2349-1269); Int Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews;|Vol 09| Issue 2|April2022

  • Pseudostem of Kadali (Musa paradisiaca.Linn)- A Preliminary Pharmacognostic study(E-ISSN 2348-1269); Int Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews;|Vol 09| Issue 2|April2022

  • Amlika Moola (Tamarindus indicus L.)-A Phyto Pharmacognostic Study (ISSN-2231-6876); Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research;Vol 12| Issue 8|September2022

  • A Comprehensive Review on kokilaksha (Hygrophila spinosa T. Ander) (ISSN-2320-5091); International Ayurvedic Medical Journal; July2022

  • An Unabridged review if Clinical Utility of Madhura Rasa from Sushruta Samhita (ISSN 2249-9571); International Journal of Health Sciences and Research;Vol 12| Issue 9|September2022

  • Taste Preferences and General Health Status with special emphasis on Madhura Rasa; A Survey Study;(ISSN 2350-0204); Int J Ayu Pharm Chem; |Vol 17| Issue 2|September2022

  • Immunomodulatory activity of Mashaparni -Teramnus labialis Spreng;(ISSN 2456-3110); Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences; |Vol 4| Issue 6|December2019

  • COMPARATIVE PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES OF ROOTS OF ASHWAGANDHA (WILD, NAGORI AND POSHITHA VAR) (ISSN 2393-9591); AYUSHDHARA-An International Journal of Research in AYUSH and Allied Systems; |Vol 5| Issue 3|May2018

  • EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF SOURCE PLANTS OF DUGDHIKA (EUPHORBIA HIRTA LINN. AND EUPHORBIA THYMIFOLIA LINN.) FOR ANABOLIC ACTIVITY: AN IN VIVO STUDY(ISSN:2229–3566); Int Journal of Research Ayurveda Pharm.;|Vol 11| Issue 6|October2020

  • Pharmacognostic Study of Bhustrina (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.) ;(ISSN 2456-3110); Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences; |Vol 5| Issue 2|April2020

  • RANDOMIZED DOUBLE BLIND PLACEBO CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS IN INFLUENZA (ISSN 2393-9591); AYUSHDHARA-An International Journal of Research in AYUSH and Allied Systems; |Vol 7| Issue 2|March2020

Teaching experience

18 years (UG Teaching)

8 Years (PG Teaching)

Dr. Naveen V

Designation

Associate Professor/ NSS Programme Officer

Department

Dravyaguna

Date of Birth

21/09/1980

CCIM Teachers Code

AYDG00744

UG

Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore

PG

Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore

Additional Qualification

Pursuing Ph.D (Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore) under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore

YICC – Sri Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana (S-VYASA university)

Research Activities

PG: Clinical evaluation of Lashuna in Apabahuka w.s.r   

        to Frozen Shoulder

Ph.D: Phyto – Pharmacological evaluation of  

          Shonitasthapana varga dravyas in Shonitadushti 

          w.s.r to Pancytopenia

Publications

05

Teaching experience

12 years

Dr. Mahesh CD

Designation

Professor 

Department

DRAVYA GUNA

Date of Birth

3.10.1975

CCIM Teachers Code

AyuDG 191

UG

1999

PG

2004

Additional Qualification

(PhD) 

Research Activities

Worked Three RGUHS Research project And one funded from Govt of karnataka 

Publications

13 paper publications done

Teaching experience

18years 

Dr Giri Prashanth K G

Designation

Professor

Department

Department of Dravyaguna

Date of Birth

21/08/1975

CCIM Teachers Code

AYDG00974

UG

BAMS

PG

MD (Ayu)

Publications (10)

First Author 

1

Development of an Ayurvedic formulation using Sericulture by-products for the management of Diabetes. (International)

2

Tooda capsule: A silk route connecting Ayurveda and by-products of Sericulture. (International)

3

Mulberry, Morus alba Linn., A potential medicinal plants in Ayurveda- A review. (International)

4

Shala- Shorea robusta Gaert.f., An Ayurvedic Review with special reference to Clinical Application. (National)

Second Author

1

Comparative pharmacognostic study of roots of Ashwagandha [Wild, Nagari and Poshit Varities]

2

Jingni [Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr.] -A Pharmacognostical Reasearch

3

Madhura Rasa in Acharya Vagbhata’s Ashthanga Hridaya- A Critical Review in Relation to its Clinical Utility

4

An Unbridged Review of Clinical Utility of Madhura Rasa from Sushruta Samhita.

5

Taste preferences and General Health Status with special emphasis on Madhura Rasa: A survey Study.

6

Home garden-The ability in our cross hairs. (International -Poster)

Teaching Experience

18 Years

Any Other Achievements (in few sentences)

International Presentation at Japan and Romania

Dr Aathira Sreekumar

Designation

Assistant Professor

Department

Dravyaguna

Date of Birth

06/03/1992

CCIM Teachers Code

AYDG01441

UG

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bengaluru

PG

Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru

Additional Qualification

Research Activities

Worked as SRF for the research project SCSP and Covid Prophylaxis(RARIMD,CCRAS)

Publications

5

Teaching experience

UG – 2 years

PG – 1year