Medicinal plants are indispensable link between health and disease. Diligent knowledge of medicinal plants is essential for health and effective treatment. Dravyaguna consists of studying of medicinal plants which are used for disease prevention and cure.
The Department has commenced PG course from 1990 which is signified by the presence of a herbal garden consisting of different species of plants and herbs that are used to edify scholars as well as general audience about their therapeutic uses. The herbs are also utilized in preparing fresh medicines for in-patient needs of hospital. Museum is also famed part of the department.
The principal objective is to provide standard education and training to undergraduates (BAMS)students as well as postgraduates scholars (M.D.Ayu) which includes classical, rational & contemporary knowledge of therapeutic uses of medicinal plants in different diseased conditions.
We have two well maintained herbal gardens consisting of 250 species. Many of them are QR coded for plant information to benefit students as well as general public.
Amongst of them, some important species are :-
- Raktachandan (Pterocarpus santalinus Linn)
- Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina Kurz)
- Ashok (Saraca asoca Willd)
- Agaru (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.)
- Ankol (Alangium salviifolium Linn.)
- Chandan (Santalum album Linn)
- Hijjal (Barringtonia acutangula Gaertn)
- Plantation drive of new medicinal plants of different species are carried out in yearly basis.
- Local and out of state educational tours for field exploration are conducted on yearly basis.
- Department encourages research aspect in students by guiding them for oral paper presentation and publications in peer reviewed international journals.
Museum
Departmental Museum have preserved wet specimens as well as dry samples for study purpose.
Laboratory
As per the NCISM norms, a Pharmacognosy Lab is well equipped with necessary required instruments and equipments which are required for the detailed understanding of knowledge.
Library
Departmental library is accomplished with reference books of Ayurveda & pharmacology.
Audio-visual Facility
Department is equipped with AV facility and WIFI facility for study purpose.
Charts
Flex charts of herbal drugs & modern pharmacology concepts are available.
Field Visit
Department organizes local & out of state study tours every year for medicinal plant exploration.
Faculty Details
| Sr. No | Name of Faculty | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sanjay Raghobaji Talmale | BAMS, MD, MRAV | Professor |
| 2 | Dr. Seema Sameer Chaughule | BAMS, MD, PhD Sch. | Associate Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Bipin Ramesh Dhalpe | BAMS, MD, PhD | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Santosh Tanaji Kadam | B.A.MS, MD, MPH | Assistant Professor |
Dr. Sanjay Raghobaji Talmale
- Plants and other drugs of Sushruta Samhita Saptadhyayi, Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, New Delhi publication 2002
- Priyavratanugraha - I, Dhanashree publication, Nagpur, 2024
- Priyavratanugraha - II, Dhanashree publication, Nagpur, 2024
- Priyavratanugraha - III, Dhanashree publication, Nagpur, 2024
- A review study of lekhaniya mahakashaya in the management of Obesity, IAMJ, 2023.
- Elaborative study of Kanthyamahakashaya, WJPR, 2021.
- A critical review of MRID or chhardinigrahan dravya, WJPR, 2019
- Antifungal activity of root of kasamarda, WJPR, 2019
- A critical review of Netramayhar dravya in Guduchyadi varga, WJPR, 2020
Dr. Seema Sameer Chaughule
- “Ayurvedic Pharmacology Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide for PG, PhD Scholars” – Book River Publications, 2025
Research articles:
- Recent development of herbal formulation - a novel drug delivery system, IAMJ, 2014
- Pharmacological review of akashvel (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb), IJPR, 2015
- Medicinal properties of wild leafy vegetables in Maharashtra, IJRSR, 2015
- Storage, packing and labeling concept of raw herbs, UJAHM, 2015
- Non-medicinal uses of gums and resins, WJPPS, 2017
- Effect of shodhana and shaman chikitsa in eka kushtha, WJPR, 2018
- Review on vajikarana ghrita in male infertility, WJPR, 2023
Dr. Bipin Ramesh Dhalpe
- Critical analysis of Rasayana dravyas from Bhavprakash Nighantu, IJAAM, 2015
- Critical analysis of Swasthahita dravyas from Charak and Sushruta Samhita, Ayurlog, 2016
- Effect of Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa in Eka Kushtha (Psoriasis), WJPR
- Interview article on “Heat waves in summer season and its Ayurvedic management”, Chitralekha, 2023
Dr. Santosh Tanaji Kadam
- “Ayurvedic Pharmacology Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide for PG, PhD Scholars” – 2025
- “Pomegranate Potency: Antimicrobial Insights” – 2025
- Critical Analysis of Charakokta Mahakashaya in Respiratory Disorders w.s.r COVID-19 – IJAPR, 2023
- Health Determinants in Ayurveda – IJAPR, 2024
- Critical Review of Shadang Paneeya – IJAPR, 2024
- Digital Health Informatics Framework – FHI, 2024
- Assessment of Ayurvedic Patient Care Services – RGUHS JAYUSH, 2025
- Patient Satisfaction Study – JAHM, 2025
- Vasant Kusumakar Rasa Study – IAMJ, 2025
- Analytical Standardization of Vacha Rhizomes – IJPSR, 2026
Vd. Seema Atram
Appreciation Award by Nature Fit and R.A Podar Medical College (Ayu), Mumbai – 2022
Vd. Bipin Dhalpe
Appreciation Award by Nature Fit and R.A Podar Medical College (Ayu), Mumbai – 2022
Dr. Santosh Kadam
- AI-Assisted Discovery and Safety Prediction – AYURTECH 2025, Mumbai
- Network Pharmacology and Phytomedicine – AYUSH EXPO, Mumbai
- AGNIBODH – National Academic Program, Nallasopara
- RASABHISHAK 2024 – Govt. Ayurved College, Nagpur
Ph.D. Research Scholar
| Sr. No | Name of Ph.D. Scholar | Title of Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vd. Ashashri T. Shinde | A physicochemical and controlled clinical study of Padmak (Prunus cerasoides D. Don) as vedanasthapak in supti. |
P.G. Research Scholar
| Sr. No | Name of PG Scholar | Title of Synopsis | PG Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ambhrunee Ravi | A Comparative study of the Phytochemical and Physicochemical properties of Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa Kurz) and Mishreya (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) and their Antimicrobial Activity. | Vd. Seema Atram |
| 2 | Dr. Mrunal Anjane | A comparative study of Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea Linn) with its substituent species viz. Surpunnag and Punnaga along with its market sample w.s.r. to their in vitro anti-bacterial activity. | Vd. Bipin Dhalpe |
| 3 | - | - | Dr. Sanjay Talmale |
| 4 | - | - | Vd. Seema Atram |
| 5 | Dr. Geeta Hunnurkar | A Comparative study of the Phytochemical and Physicochemical properties of Shatapushpa and Mishreya and their Antimicrobial Activity. | Vd. Bipin Dhalpe |
Dr. Ambhrunee Ravi
- Ayurvedic Dermatology: Simplified approaches for practitioners
- Yashtimadhu in Charkoktaagrya sangraha
- Integral management of Psoriasis through Ayurvedic dermatology: A case report
- Cervical spondylosis: A Ayurvedic analysis
- Pathyadi yoga for integral management of Crohn’s disease: A case report
- Clinical application of Sariva in lifestyle disorders.
Dr. Mrunal Anjane
- Haritamanjari (Acalypha indica) – A review WORLD EXPO-NESCO, Goregaon
- Herbal tea for healthy skin, AAPCON 2025, International
- Bhunimbadi churna in Ulcerative colitis (Pittaj Grahani) – AGNIBODH Conference
Dr. Vaishnavi Potkatare
- Managing stress and anxiety through Ayurvedic practices (Ayurbodh 2024)
- Approaching chronic kidney disease (CKD) through the Ayurvedic perspective
Dr. Pooja Patil
- Evidence based study on Analgesic and anti-inflammatory action of Guggul, Shallaki and Nirgundi (Ayurbodh 2024)
