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PG Studies In Dravyaguna Vijnana

The Dravyaguna department in an Ayurveda college focuses on the study and application of mainly medicinal plants and other edibles (Dravya) and their…

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The Dravyaguna department in an Ayurveda college focuses on the study and application of mainly medicinal plants and other edibles (Dravya) and their pharmacological properties (Guna), with the goal of advancing knowledge and practice in Ayurvedic medicine.

Faculty in the Department of PG & UG Studies in Dravyaguna

PG Studies In Dravyaguna Vijnana

Dr B Ravikiran

Designation : Professor & HOD

Years of Experience : 20 years

NCISM teachers ID : AYDG00305

RGUHS Teachers ID : A0734

SAMC&H Employee ID : SAMC&H/T/008

PG Studies In Dravyaguna Vijnana

Dr Sunitha M P

Designation : Professor

Years of Experience : 12 years, 11 months

NCISM teachers ID : AYDG00592

RGUHS Teachers ID : A0167

SAMC&H Employee ID : SAMC&H/T/014

PG Studies In Dravyaguna Vijnana

Dr Niveditha Shetty

Designation : Associate Professor

Years of Experience : 9 years

NCISM teachers ID : AYDG00247

RGUHS Teachers ID : A0679

SAMC&H Employee ID : SAMC&H/T/073

PG Studies In Dravyaguna Vijnana

Dr Nischal P

Designation : Associate professor

Years of Experience : 4 years 11 months

NCISM teachers ID : AYDG01385

RGUHS Teachers ID : -

SAMC&H Employee ID : SAMC&H/T/054

PG Studies In Dravyaguna Vijnana

Dr Akshatha Somayaji K

Designation : Assistant Professor

Years of Experience : 4 months

NCISM teachers ID : AYDG01993

RGUHS Teachers ID : -

SAMC&H Employee ID : SAMC&H/T/086

Research activities and Publications from the Department

Faculty projects

  1. RGUHS Funded staff research project as PI Dr Sunitha M P titled, ‘Comparative, analytical study of Apakwa, Pakwa asamskarita and Pakwa samskaritaMadanaphala – Randia dumatorum Lam.
  2. RGUHS Funded Staff research Project as PI Dr Nischal P titled, ‘Method-development of Assessment andQuantification of Veerya with special reference to Dwividhaveerya and Surface Temperature- A comparative analytic-observational pilot study.
  3. Dr.Niveditha Shetty Co – Investigator for a project titled “ An experimental study to evaluate the effect of Apamarga Phala (Achyranthes aspera Linn) in Bhasmaka Roga w.s.r. to Hyperthyroidism

Student Projects

  1. RGUHS Funded Student research Project by Ms Latha guided by Dr Sunitha titled, ‘In-vitro antimicrobial activity (Krimighna) of Asthi Shrinkhala (Cissus quadrangularis)
  2. RGUHS Funded Student research Project by Mr Sachin guided by Dr Sunitha titled, ‘An Analytical study WSR Sukshma Guna – Particle size reduction and Potentiation of Pippali (Piper longum) subjected to various samskara (Churna, Kshara, Chousastaprahara)
  3. ITAL, BENGALURU on the topic – ‘PYTHON & JAVA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE… SAMSKRUTHA FOR LIFE SCIENCE’ – 2024 – Offline

updateLast updated on 7 May 2026