DEPARTMENT OF DRAVYAGUNA
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurveda, Pune — where classical treatises meet modern scholarship.
Overview:
1.1 The Department of Dravyaguna Vijnana is a key academic and research pillar of the college, committed to excellence in Ayurvedic Materia Medica, medicinal plant science, and evidence-based Ayurveda. Rooted in the classical principles of Trisutra Ayurveda (Hetu–Linga–Aushadha), the department integrates Rasa Panchaka, Guna–Karma Siddhanta, and modern pharmacological sciences to develop competent clinicians, researchers, and academicians.
The department offers UG (BAMS), PG (MD Dravyaguna Vijnana), and Ph.D. programs, providing progressive training from fundamentals to advanced research in pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, experimental pharmacology, drug standardization, quality control, clinical validation, and pharmacovigilance, with strong emphasis on rational drug use and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants. Key highlights include a well-established Dravyaguna Museum with 500 plus authenticated raw drug specimens, rare and Himalayan plants, 1000 plus herbarium sheets, and smart digital learning resources. A herbal garden with over 300 medicinal plant species, QR-code labelled for instant academic access, further strengthens experiential learning.
The department is actively involved in funded research projects, MD and Ph.D. research, interdisciplinary collaborations, and scientific publications covering areas such as immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, Rasayana, and ethnomedicinal studies.
The department proudly hosts a Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre under the Ministry of AYUSH, contributing to ADR monitoring, professional training, and patient awareness for the safe use of AYUSH medicines.
Through botanical surveys, exhibitions, symposia, workshops, and Ayurveda Day celebrations, the department maintains strong community engagement. With experienced faculty, modern laboratories, rare classical literature, and robust research output, the Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana offers a holistic, research-driven, and practice-oriented learning environment
Vision
To become a global centre of excellence in Dravyaguna Vijnana by bridging Ayurvedic wisdom with modern pharmacology. We advance evidence-based research, conservation, and drug discovery to nurture ethical clinicians dedicated to safe, sustainable, and validated healthcare.
Mission
- Transformative Education: To empower students with mastery of Rasa Panchaka, ensuring the rational selection of Prashasta Bheshaja (Good quality of drug) in clinical practice, aligned with NCISM pedagogical standards.
- Research & Integration: To validate Dravyaguna principles through contemporary clinical pharmacology, bridging the gap between traditional Karma and modern therapeutic mechanisms.
- Quality & Safety: To uphold NAAC benchmarks in Quality Control by ensuring the authenticity of plant extracts, identifying adulterants, and maintaining rigorous safety standards for Ayurvedic formulations.
- Sustainability & Ethics: To promote the sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants while institutionalizing Pharmacovigilance and ethical conduct in drug procurement.
- Holistic Clinicians: To develop self-directed, compassionate practitioners capable of delivering community-centric holistic care through effective communication and lifelong learning.
Faculty Details
From left to right – Dr. Smita Chandrachood (Asst. Prof), Dr. Shardul Pathak (Asso. Prof), Dr. Ninad Nangare (Prof. & H.O.D), Dr. Pallavi Paradeshi (Asst. Prof), Dr. Tejaswini Babar (Asso. Prof.)
Dr. Ninad Nangare
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D., PhD
Designation: Professor & HOD
Experience: 19 years 8 months
Dr. Tejaswini Babar
Qualification:B.A.M.S., M.D., PhD
Designation: Associate Professor
Experience:11years 3 months
Dr. Shardul Pathak
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D.
Designation: Associate Professor
Experience: 7 years
Dr. Pallavi Pardeshi
Qualification:B.A.M.S., M.D., PhD (Sch)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Experience: 5 years 4 months
Dr. Smita Chandrachood
Qualification: B.A.M.S., M.D.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Experience: 1 year 7 months
3.1 Academic Programs & Teaching:
The Dravyaguna Vijnana programs provide a progressive and comprehensive education that integrates classical Ayurvedic principles with modern scientific understanding. The curriculum is structured across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels to ensure systematic academic growth and research excellence.
Undergraduate Program (BAMS – Second Year) At the undergraduate level, students develop a strong foundation in core principles such as Rasa Panchaka, drug identification and classification, selection of appropriate drugs, dosage forms, quality control, and applied pharmacology. The curriculum emphasizes understanding adulterants, substitutes, and the concept of ideal drugs to enhance clinical relevance and rational therapeutic application.
Postgraduate Program (MD – Dravyaguna Vijnana) The postgraduate program deepens this knowledge through advanced study of pharmacognosy, standardization of herbal drugs, clinical and analytical validation, ethnomedicinal research, regulatory frameworks, and interdisciplinary integration with contemporary scientific advances. Students are trained to critically evaluate classical knowledge using modern research methodologies.
Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) The Ph.D. program focuses on high-level research and innovation. Scholars engage in pharmacological validation, phytochemical investigations, formulation development, conservation of medicinal plants, intellectual property rights (IPR), and global regulatory standards. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in research, academia, policy development, and Ayurvedic drug innovation.
4.1 Research overview on areas:
Research overview: The Dravyaguna Vigyana Department undertakes multidisciplinary research integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, experimental pharmacology, and clinical evaluation. Research areas include drug standardization, quality control, shodhana processes, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-obesity, reproductive, and Rasayana activities of medicinal plants. Extensive literary studies of Brihattrayi, Laghutrayi, and Nighantus strengthen conceptual clarity in Rasa–Guna–Karma and therapeutic classification. Experimental and clinical studies validate efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action using in-vivo, in-vitro, and advanced analytical models. Ethnomedicinal surveys and conservation-oriented research promote sustainable utilization of medicinal plant resources. Overall outcomes contribute to evidence-based Ayurveda, standardized herbal formulations, and global acceptance of Dravyagun Vijnana.
📜 Completed Ph.D. work at Dravyaguan Vijnana Department
| SR. NO | Title | Name of the Scholar | Guide name | YEAR OF COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| >1 | Efficacy of Gokshurasiddha Ghrut in improving birth out come in offspring using a preeclamsia rat model. | Dr. Anita Kilari | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2009 |
| 2 | Clinical evaluation of Harit Manjiri [Acalypha indica Linn.] in the management of Vicharchika. | Dr. Prasanna Savanur. | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | >2010 |
| 3 | Pharmacognostical and phytochemical analysis of Bhadradravyadi gana with special refrence to Thagara and Kushta | Dr. Dileep kumar.> | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2011 |
| 4 | Comparative Literary Study of Phalavarga from Brihattrayi as Ahar, Vyadhihetu and Aushadha | Dr. Neeta Deshpande | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2019 |
| 5 | Study of Kasahara Dashemani from Bruhatryee w.s.r. to Kasa Vyadhi | Dr. Vidya Sawant | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2020 |
| 6 | Pharmacognostical & Experimental evaluation of ‘Morat’ with special reference to its Diuretic activity | Dr. Ninad Nangare | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2021 |
| 7 | Efficacy of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz.) in experimental model of letrozole induced PCOS in rat. | Dr.Tejaswini Prasad Babar | Dr.Vivek Gokhale | 2023 |
| 8. | Virodh Ahar- Zebra fish model | Dr. Sai | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2025 |
🎓 Completed M.D. work at Dravyaguna Vijnana Department
| SR. NO | Title | Name of the Scholar | Guide name | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Standardization of krishnabola byorganoleptic and physicochemicalmethod. | Vd. Prasnna Gavali | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 1999-2002 |
| 2. | The efficacy of Shatapushpa (Anethum graveolens) on Anartava a clinical study | Vd. Ruta Kadam | Dr. A. P. DeshpandeCo-GuideDr. V. M. Gokhale | 1999-2002 |
| 3. | The study of the efficacy of Mundi (Sphaeranthus) indicus inn.) in Sthaulya | Vd. Ila Karandikar | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 1999-2002 |
| 4. | Study of immunomodulatory activity of Nagbala (Sida spiriosa Linn.) | Vd. R. S. Kataria | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 1999-2002 |
| 5. | Effect of Rasona (Allium Sativum) and Bakuchi (Psoralia corylifola) as a Anti-microbial activity using culture & sensitivity media. | Vd. Satish Bangdar | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2000-2003 |
| 6. | The study of Immunomodulatory activity of Vidarikarma (Ipomoea digitata Linn.) | Vd. Laxmikant Patil | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2000-2003 |
| 7. | Experimental Measurements of Madhura - Tikta Rasa | Vd. Upendra Deo | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2000-2003 |
| 8. | Study of effect of Shodhan process of Bhallataka (semicarpus anacardium) with special reference to its Pharmacognostical & phytochemical analysis. | Vd. Samir M. Belorkar | Dr. A. P. Deshpande | 2000-2003 |
| 9. | Standardization of Mocharsa (Niryas of Shalmali - Bombay malabarica Dc by pharmacognostical an phytochemical analysis. | Vd. Ravindra Kharat | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2001-2004 |
| 10. | Study of effect of shodhan process on Gunja (Abrus precatorius) with special reference to pharmacognostical and chemical analysis. | Vd. Arun R. Deshmukh | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2001-2004 |
| 11 | The study of Litsea deccansis an Viscum articulatum with special reference to their Asthisandhaniya karma. | Vd. Amit Avalaskar | Dr. A. P. Deshpande | 2001-2004 |
| 12. | A comparative study of Ahar dravyas with special reference to Dhanvantari Nighantu, Raj Nighantu and Bhavprakash Nighantu. | Vd. Gitanjali Shinde | Dr. V. M. Gokhale | 2002-2005 |
| 13 | Study of Antimicrobial property of Koshamra (schleichera oleosa (Louroken) through culture & sensitivitymedia. | Vd. Kirti Kolte. | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2002-2005 |
| 14 | Literary study of Dashemani with special reference to Kasahar Dashemani. | Vd. Vidya Pawar | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2002-2005 |
| 15 | The study of Piperaceae family with special reference to Namrupajnanam. | Vd. DhanashreeLaigude | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2002-2005 |
| 16. | A study of Shakavarga from Asthang Hridya. | Vd. Balaji Pawar | Dr. V. M. Gokhale | 2003-2006 |
| 17 | Charokokta Mansavargaka saidhantik adhyayan. | Vd. Satyavrat Nanal | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2003-2006 |
| 18. | Effect of extract of Prajkata as Antimicrobial substances by using Culture and sensivity methods. | Vd. Mhaske Prajjawal | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2002-2005 |
| 19 | Rasa tarangini antargat Shodhan Maran karma me prayukta Aushdhi vanspatiyoka gunakarmatmak saindhantik adhyayan. | Vd. Shailesh Nigade | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2003-2006 |
| 20 | The Shelf-life study of Guduchi Ghana & Choorna with special reference to Microbiological analysis. | Vd. P.S.Rajimwale | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2003-2006 |
| 21 | Study of Vanshlochan with help of pharmacognostical & physicochemical analysis. | Vd. Neeta Nikam | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2004-2007 |
| 22 | Ident Identification of some controversial plants used in paradsanskar with special reference to Namroopa vigyan. | Vd. Shellesh Thomus | Dr. V. M. Gokhale | 2004-2007 |
| 23 | Shelf-life study of Bakuchi with special reference to Microbiological analysis. | Vd. Sagar Kolte | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2004-2007 |
| 24 | Literary study of Prajasthapan karma with special reference to Prajasthapan Mahakashay. | Vd. Harshal Dumbare | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2004-2007 |
| 25. | Literary study of Charokokta shonitsthapan mahakashay. | Vd. Monika Paparikar | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2005-2008 |
| 26 | Literary study of Shook and Shimbi dhanyavarga from Charak samhita. | Vd. Smita Jagatap | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2005-2008 |
| 27. | Clinical study of Dhanvayas in Kasa. | Vd. Ashish Pitale | Dr. Ruta Kadam | 2005-2008 |
| 28. | Anti fungal activity and Skin toxicity study of Koshamra w.s.r. to Dandruff. | Vd. Rahul Gupta | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2006-2009 |
| 29. | Literary study of Saptapadarth w.s.r to Charak – Samhita. | Vd. Amitkumar Jain | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2006-2009 |
| 30. | Literary study of Vaman Dravyas from Apamarga tanduliya Adhyay of Charak samhita. | Vd. Vikrant Patil. | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2006-2009 |
| 31. | The Literary study of Haritavarga mentioned in Charak Samhita. | Vd. Pragya Korade. | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2006-2009 |
| 32 | Literary study of Kashyapa samhita with special reference to Dravyagunavidnyan | Vd. Pradnya Shinde | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2007-2010 |
| 33 | Study of Rasa nishpatti of Some Anukta Dravyas. | Vd. Kunal B. Kamthe | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2007-2010 |
| 34 | Literary study of CharakotaVarnya Mahakashaya | Vd. Manoj M. Pisal | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2007-2010 |
| 35 | Literary study of HridayDeepaka Nighantu and comparative study of Dravyas from Hriday Deepak Nighantu and Astang Hridaya | Vd. Vivek Chhajed | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2007-2010 |
| 36 | Comprehensive Literary study of Shakvarga mentioned in Sushrut Samhita. | Vd. Vishal Agarwal | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2008-2011 |
| 37 | Literary study of Phalvarga mentioned in Sushrut samhita. | Vd. Pooja Jadhav | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2008-2011 |
| 38 | Literary study of Mootra sangrahaniya Dashemani | Vd. Amol Patil | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2008-2011 |
| 39 | Rasa nishpattati of Anuktadravya. | Vd. Ranjeet Patil | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2008-2011 |
| 40 | Literary study of Charokokta Purishsangrahaniya Mahakashaya | Vd. Akshay Mishra | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2009-012 |
| 41 | Pharmacognostical and experimental evaluation of Kukkutnakhi with special emphasis on anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and cytotxicity activity | Vd. Ankush Mahajan | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2009-2012 |
| 42 | Literary study of Trishnanigrahan Mahakashaya | Vd. Aniket Joshi | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2009-2012 |
| 43 | A comprehensive literary study of Pushpavarga from Sushrut Samhita. | Vd. Sujit Ranjane | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2009-2012 |
| 44 | Comprehensive Literary Study of Tailavarga from Sushrut Samhita. | Vd. Kuldeep Khasbage | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2010-2013 |
| 45 | Survey of the medicinal plants seen in selected area of Borkheda [B] village of Yawal forest region with special reference to GunakarmaVigyan. | Vd. Khewalkar Pranjal | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2010-2013 |
| 46 | Survey of the medicinal plants seen in selected area of Marul village of Yawal forest region with special reference to Dravyaguna shastra. | Vd. Pritish Naik | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2010-2013 |
| 47 | Comprehensive Literary Study of chaturvidhasneha in Ashtanghridaya. | Vd. Abhijit Shirkande | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2010-2013 |
| 48 | Pharmacognostical and experimental evaluation of Bhrungraj [ Eclipta alba Hask] with special emphasis on Anticancerous activity. | Vd. Asif | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2011-2014 |
| 49 | Pharmacognostical and experimental evaluation of Shigru [ Moringaolifera Lam] with special emphasis on Anticancerous activity. | Vd. Rajesh Nashine | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2011-2014 |
| 50 | Literary study of Charokokta Hridya Mahakashay | Vd. Vivek Jadhav | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2011-2014 |
| 51 | Literary study of Agraysangrah from Ashtang Hridya. | Vd. Tejaswini Babar | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2011-2014 |
| 52 | Comprehensive literary study of Patoladi gana from Ashtang Hridya | Dr. Shrawani Mahind | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2012-2015 |
| 53 | Comparative study of Different species of Agnimanth for its anti-inflammatory potential. | Dr. Satyen | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2012-2015 |
| 54 | Literary study of Kandughna Mahakashaya from Charak Samhita | Dr. Jayesh Warade | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2012-2015 |
| 55 | Comprehensive literary study of Guduchyadi gana in Ashtang Hridya | Dr. Atul Jadhav | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2012-2015 |
| 56 | A comparative literary study of Sharangdhar Samhita with special reference to Dravyaguna vigyan | Dr. Pranav Deshpande | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2013-2016 |
| 57 | Pharmacognostical and Experimental evaluation of Mallika [ Jasminum sombac Linn.] with special reference on breast cancer cell line. | Dr. Priya Pawar | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2013-2016 |
| 58 | Immunomodulatary activity of Nagabala | Dr. Pallavi Sathe | Dr. Shobha Khilari | 2013-2016 |
| 59 | Literary study of Ashtang Hridya with special reference to Dravyagunavigyan | Dr. Vaibhavi Aphale | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2013-2016 |
| 60 | Evaluation of the effect of Trikatu in experimental model of high fat diet induced obesity | Dr. Rajashree Bomble | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2014-2017 |
| 61 | Evaluation of the effect of Trikarshik in experimental model of high fat diet induced obesity | Dr. Revati Sakhare | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2014-2017 |
| 62 | Evaluation of Immunomodulatary activity of Nagbala | Dr. Vaishnavi Wagholikar | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2014-2017 |
| 63 | Evaluation of the effect of Saireyak in experimental model of high fat diet induced obesity. | Dr. Shardul Pathak | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2014-2017 |
| 64 | Immunomodulatory Activity Of Nagbala (Sida Spinosa Linn.) Kwath and Churna in Swiss Albino Mice” | Dr. Pawar Dipak Dadarao | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2015-2018 |
| 65 | Evaluation Of Efficacy of Progesteronic Activity of Manjishtha | Dr. Kaluskar Kalyani Ravindra | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2015-2018 |
| 66 | A Literary Study Of ‘Amalakyadi Gana’ In Sushrut Samhita W.S.R. To Namarupa and Gunakarma Vigyana | Dr. Thigle Ashutosh Padmakar | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2015-2018 |
| 67 | Survey Of the Medicinal Plants Seen in Selected Area of Ahupe Village of Bhimashankar Forest Region with Special Reference to Dravyaguna Vidnyan | Dr. Utkarsha Prakash Rajguru | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2016-2019 |
| 68 | Evaluation Of In-Vivo Wound Healing Activity of Koshmra (Schlichera Oleosa (Lour) Oken) Seed Oil | Dr. Anagha Joshi | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2016-2019 |
| 69 | Evaluación Of Immunomodulatory Activity of KshirvidariKand (IpomoeaDigitataAuct.) Choorna And Kwath By Dth Method | Dr.Priya Singh | Dr. Shobha Khialri | 2016-2019 |
| 70 | Immunomodulatory Activity of Bhringaraja [Eclipta Alba .Hassk ] Panchanga Churna in Swiss Albino Mice | Dr. Hitesh Thakare | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2016-2019 |
| 71 | Literary Study of Single Drug Rasayan with Special Reference to Brihatrayee | Mane Kanchan Vishwas | Dr. Shobha A. Khilari | 2017-2020 |
| 72 | Comprehensive Literary Study of Vayasthapan Mahakashay from Charak Samhita with Special Reference to Dravyaguna Vigyana | Rakh Prajakta Sopan | Dr. Shobha A. Khilari | 2017-2020 |
| 73 | A Comprehensive Literary Study of Ayurvedic Classical Products on Jwara Chikitsa From Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar | Pardeshi Pallavi Pramod | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2017-2020 |
| 74 | “Literary study of jarachikitsa from Ashtanga sangraha with special reference to fundamentals of Dravyagunavigyan” | Patil Ashwini Yadavrao | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2017-2020 |
| 75 | “Literary Study of Charakokta Kanthya Mahakashaya” | Pandhare Aishwarya Anil | Dr. Shobha A. Khilari | 2018-2021 |
| 76 | Effect of Udumber Twak (Ficus Racemosa Bark) in experimental model of high fat diet induced obesity in wister rats. | Bhanuse Sangita Shamrao | Dr. Vivek Gokhale | 2019-2022 |
| 77 | “Study the effects of Aparajita (Clitoria ternatea Linn.) in dadru (TINEA)” | Dr. Nikita Narnavar | Dr.NinadNangare | 2020-2023 |
| 78 | Evaluation of antipyretic activity of Nahi [Enicostemma axillare (poir. Ex. lam.) A. Raynal] panchang. | Dr. Surekha Gore | Dr.NinadNangare | 2020-2023 |
| 79 | Experimental study of Trikatu along with synbiotic combination in soya protein absorption. | Dr. Akshay Deshmukh | Dr. Manasi Deshpande | 2021-2024 |
| 80 | Experimental Comparative study on Antifatigue Activity of different Musali Species. | Dr.Ashwini G.Wankhede | Dr. Manasi DeshpandeCo-GuideDr. Tejaswini Babar | 2022-2025 |
| 81 | Experimental Comparative study on Immunomodulatory Activity of different Musali Species. | Dr.Mrunal Nandkishor Shirbhate | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2022-2025 |
| 82 | Experimental Comparative study on Aphrodisiac Activity of different Musali Species. | Dr. Apjingshai M. Mylliem Umlong | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2022-2025 |
📖 Ongoing PhD research project at Department of Dravyaguna Vijnana
| Sr. No. | Title | Scholer | Guide | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Comparative evaluation of antitussive and Expectorant activity of different botanical sources Of Duralabha in an in vivo study | Dr. Atul Tanaji Jadhav | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2023 - |
| 2. | "Comparative evaluation of the Rasayan and Anuloman effects of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula retz.) Fruits at different maturation stages using d- galactose-induced anti-aging and gastrointestinal motility and gastric emptying models in rats." | Dr. Suresh Vyavahare | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2023 - |
| 3. | Evaluation of keshya (Hair Growth Promoting) and keshranjan (Hair Dyeing) Potential of Sahachar (Barieria prionitis linn.) through In-vitro and In-vivo models | Dr. Abhishek Tanaji Ghorpade | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2024 - |
📖 Ongoing MD Research Project
| Sr. No. | Title | Scholar | Guide | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Experimental Comparative study on Anti inflammatory Activity of different Musali Species. | Dr. Sonali S. Pohare | Dr. Manasi DeshpandeCo-GuideDr. Tejaswini Babar | 2022-2025 |
| 2. | Experimental study on Anti-tyrosinase activity of Shweta Khadira species (Senegalia polyacantha Willd. & Senegalia ferruginea (DC.) Pedley) | Dr Saloni Karim Shaikh | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2023- 2026 |
| 3. | Experimental comparative study on Anti-Tyrosinase Activity of Punnag(Callophyllum inophyllum Linn.) and Nagkesar(Mesua ferrea Linn.) | Dr Samruddhi Suresh Zodage | Dr. Ninad Nangare | 2023- 2026 |
| 4. | Experimental study on the efficacy of Trikatu on the Digestive system of Wister albino rats. | Dr. Shreelakshmi. K. H | Dr. Manasi DeshpandeCo-GuideDr. Tejaswini Babar | 2023- 2026 |
| 5. | Experimental comparative study on Anti-Tyrosinase activity of Vidarikand species (Pueraria tuberosa DC. & Ipomoea digitata Linn.) | Dr. Rushikesh Hanumant Takalkar | Dr. Manasi DeshpandeCo-GuideDr. Tejaswini Babar | 2023- 2026 |
| 6. | Experimental Study of a Synbiotic Combination of Aragvadha-Cassia fistula Linn. (Prebiotic) and Lactobacillus plantarum (Probiotic) on Gut Motility and Microbiota. | Dr. Nikita Nivrutti Chavan | Dr. Ninad NangareCo-GuideDr. Bipinraj N. K | 2024-2027 |
| 7. | Experimental evaluation of the efficacy of Hansapadi (Adiantum lunulatum burm. f.) in ulcerative colitis using a Trinitro-benzenesulfonic acid (TNBS) -Induced wistar rat model | Dr. Sanket Ganesh Ghuge | Dr. Tejaswini Babar | 2024-2027 |
| 8. | Experimental Study of Synbiotic combination of Haritaki -Terminalia chebula Retz. (Prebiotic) and Lactobacillus plantarum (Probiotic) on Gut Motility and Microbiota. | Dr. Kshitija Makarand Kulkarni | Dr. Ninad NangareCo-GuideDr. Bipinraj N. K | 2024-2027 |
| 9. | Comparative efficacy study of Nagkeshar (Mesua Ferrea linn.) and Surangi (Ochrocarpus Longipholia) in experimental Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS) induced Ulcerative colitis model in Wistar Rats | Dr. Priyanka Nilkanth Ner | Dr. Tejaswini Babar | 2024-2027 |
4.3. Ongoing and completed Projects
A. Funded Research Major Projects: A Major project entitled ‘Validation of traditional Unani plant products and their ingredients for anticancer effect on hepatocellular carcinoma’ is sanctioned grants from the Ministry of AYUSH (Govt of India, New Delhi). It is interdisciplinary research work in collaboration with Bharati Vidyapeeth University Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Bio-Technology and College of Ayurved. Prof. Dr. Manasi Deshpande is a Co-Investigator.
B. Minor Funded Projects: Completed Projects funded by Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) are as follows: -
| Sr. No. | Title and CTRI Reg No. | PI/ COI | Sponsor | Budget | Duration | Standalone/ Interdisciplinary | Publication IPR link If any |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Survey and study of the medicinal plants in selected area of Yaval forest region (Jalgaon District) wsr to ethnobotanical uses and Ayurvedic pharmacological actions | Dr. Shobha KhilariDr. Manasi Deshpande | B.V.D. U | 50,000/- | 2012-2014 | Standalone | NA |
| 2. | In vivo study of folklore plant Kukutnakhi (Aspidiumcicutarium) for its osteoarthritis activity in animal models | Dr. Manasi DeshpandeDr. Shobha Khilari | B.V.D.U. | 50,000/- | 2012-2014 | Interdisciplinary | IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy, Volume 4, Issue 11 (November 2014), (e)-ISSN: 2250-3013, (p)-ISSN: 2319-4219 |
| 3. | In vitro regeneration and micro propagation of Selected Ayurvedic plants. | Dr. Shobha Khilari | B.V.D.U. | 25,000/- | 2012-2014 | Interdisciplinary | NA |
| 4. | Physicochemical evaluation of Kasaharchoorna from Charakokta Mahakashaya | Dr. Vidya Sawant | B.V.D.U. | 15,000/- | 2012-2014 | Standalone | World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 7(8):573-581, DOI:10.20959/wjpps20188-12053 |
| 5. | Comparative anti-inflammatory activity of selected forms of ‘Haritaki’ (Terminalia chebula Retz.) plant using DSS-induced ulcerative colitis model | Dr. Ninad Nangare | B.V.D.U | 200000/- | 2024-2025 | Interdisciplinary | Journal of Applied Bioanalysis, April 2025,DOI:10.53555/jab.v11si1.469 |
Infrastructure and Facilities
The Dravyaguna Vijnana Department is equipped with state-of-the-art academic and research infrastructure designed to support quality Ayurveda education, practical training, and scientific research. The department houses a well-stocked departmental library, high-speed internet, computer systems, printers, and dedicated workspace for faculty and non-teaching staff, ensuring a conducive learning and research environment.
The Dravyaguna Vijnana Departmental Museum is a distinctive academic asset, housing over 500 authenticated raw drug specimens, including rare and Himalayan medicinal plants collected from diverse regions of India. More than 1000 preserved herbarium sheets and a reference museum of useful plant parts with complete details support accurate identification and learning. The museum integrates e-learning resources and smart e-display systems with videos, charts, and images to enhance conceptual clarity. It promotes hands-on understanding of pharmacognosy and morphological characterization of medicinal plants.
Linked with the departmental herbal garden, the museum provides a comprehensive, experience-based learning environment for students and researchers.
The department maintains a well-developed herbal garden with more than 300 medicinal plant species, commonly used in classical and contemporary Ayurveda. Each plant is QR-code labelled, providing instant digital access to botanical identity, local and vernacular names, family, diagnostic features, Rasa-Guna-Virya-Vipaka, Karma, therapeutic uses, and research references, supporting smart learning and self-directed study.
A fully equipped Dravyaguna practical laboratory fulfilling the MSR requirements, additionally with various advance instruments like stereoscope, trinocular etc enables hands-on training in pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, pharmacology, drug identification, quality control, adulterant detection, and formulation analysis, as per NCISM syllabus. These integrated resources ensure evidence-based learning, research excellence, and skill-oriented training, creating a strong academic and research-oriented environment for UG, PG, and Ph.D. education in Dravyaguna Vigyana.
Department of Dravya Guna Lab
Department of Dravyaguna – Museum
6.1 Pharmacovigilance cell
The Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana proudly runs a Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre under the Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, functioning since 2018. It is one of the 99 such centres across India. Pharmacovigilance focuses on monitoring the safety of AYUSH medicines by identifying, assessing, and preventing side effects or medicine-related problems. Through this centre, the department works to ensure safe and responsible use of Ayurvedic medicines, spread public awareness, and support patient safety, contributing to trustworthy and evidence-based AYUSH healthcare.
Objectives :
- To monitor Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
- To create awareness amongst healthcare professionals about the importance of ADR reporting & Pharmacovigilance.
- To undertake surveillance of misleading advertisements of these drugs
Sensitization Program carried out by Pharmacovigilance Cell
- Awareness program regarding the importance of ADR monitoring was carried out
- Special lectures on Pharmacovigilance are taken for internees and undergraduate students
- Special awareness program for Ayurved doctors and practitioners.
- Awareness Program for Patients PPvC, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved, Pune has conducted more than 52 pharmacovigilance awareness programs to date, and 10 Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) have been reported so far.
Sensitization Program carried out by Pharmacovigilance Cell
- Pharmacovigilance Awareness program for AYUSH Drugs at MAM’S Sumatibhai Shah Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya Pune on 25th February 2025.
- Pharmacovigilance Awareness Program for AYUSH Drugs at Yashwant Ayurvedic College, Post Graduate Training & Research Centre, Kodoli, District Kolhapur on 18th September 2025.
- Pharmacovigilance Awareness Program for AYUSH Drugs for Patients at BVDUCOA, Pune, conducted monthly, with the most recent program held on 29th December 2025.
- Beneficiaries (January–December 2025): Total patients made aware: 560 Students sensitized: 429 Paramedical staff sensitized: 147
- Awareness & orientation programme on pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting in AYUSH systems – 25 March 2026
6.2 Other outreach activities-
Events Organized
| Name of event | Date | Organizer | Funding source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness & Orientation Programme on Pharmacovigilance and ADR Reporting in AYUSH Systems | 25 March 2026 | Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre (PPvC) & Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) , College of Ayurved, Pune | AYUSH ministry, Government of India. |
| Medicinal plant exhibition | 12-13 Jan2026 | Department of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune | BVDU |
| 10th Ayurveda Day Celebration, to promote the theme of Ayurveda Day: “Ayurveda for People and Planet.” | 22nd & 23rd September 2025 | Department of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune | BVDU |
| Beej Samelan 25th–26th April 2025The Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan also arranged a traditional medicine stall titled “Aajibaicha Batawa” as part of the Beej Samelan. | 25th–26th April 2025 | Department of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune.Collaborating Organization: Sahyadri Devarai | BVDU |
| MEDICINAL PLANT EXHIBITION -“Swayampak Gharaatil v Rojchya Vapratil Aushadhi Vanaspatinche Pradarshan” | 10-11 Jan2025 | Department of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune | BVDU |
| Aushadhyabhiyanam – National Symposium on Dravyaguna and Botanical Expedition for Medical Plants in Tamhini – Sahyadri Mountain Range of Western Ghats | 25th to 27th September 2023 | by Department of Dravyaguna, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune | BVDU |
| Process & implementation of Access and benefit sharing mechanism for biological resources. | 6th January 2016 | Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved – Dravyaguna Dept. Pune, in association with IASTAM – India and Maharashtra State board of Biodiversity- Nagpur | Symposia was part of ICAAM 2016, (ICAAM was sponsored by Ministry of AYUSH) |
Exhibition – On the occasion of the birthdays of our beloved leaders, Hon’ble Founder Dr. Patangrao Kadam Saheb and Hon’ble Secretary Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam, an exhibition of medicinal plants and herbs is organized every year at the hospital from 8th January to 13th January, with the motto “Social Transformation Through Dynamic Education.” Green medicinal plants as well as dry specimens of the useful parts of plants, along with detailed information, are displayed during the exhibition. Postgraduate students, along with a team of interns and under the guidance of the faculty of the Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, provide comprehensive information and guidance to all visitors. The department often participates and exhibits medicinal plants in various exhibitions. It has received special awards from Pune Municipal Corporation for the same.
Guest lecture – The department hosts a series of guest lectures delivered by distinguished and renowned experts, offering students valuable opportunities to engage with advanced knowledge, contemporary perspectives, and professional expertise
Testimonials
Testimonials Following PG/PhD alumni have received awards as follows:
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Award with year | Agency /awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Tejaswini Babar(2024) | Global academic excellence award, in the category of best PhD thesis presentation | Society for advanced research in plant science, Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2 | Dr. Pallavi Sathe(Batch 2016) | Gold medal for MD thesis | BVDU, Pune |
| 3 | Dr. Mrunal Shirbhate(MD 2022 batch) | Best poster award | International Ayurveda congress 2025 ,Pune |
Picture Gallery
Herbal Garden
Tree plantation
VISITORS AT BHARATI VIDYAPEETH COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA DRAVYAGUNA DEPARTMENT
ABHINAV EDUCATION SOCIETYPHARMACY COLLEGE 1ST YR STUDENTS VISIT AND TESTIMONY
1st BAMS students enhancing their textual comprehension skills in the Sanskrit language laboratory.
VISIT PLANET AYURVEDA- FOUNDER- DR VIKRAM CHAUHAN
Awareness Program in collaboration with Shri Baidyanath, Nagpur
AWARENESS & ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ON PHARMACOVIGILANCE AND ADR REPORTING IN AYUSH SYSTEMS – 25 March 2026
The Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre (PPvC) at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved, Pune organized an awareness programme on Pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting in AYUSH systems on 25 March 2026. The event aimed to enhance knowledge, improve ADR reporting practices, and guide institutions in establishing effective pharmacovigilance systems. It saw participation from 140 delegates representing 20 AYUSH institutes across various disciplines. Expert sessions covered ADR identification, pharmacovigilance cell functioning, and reporting procedures, followed by interactive discussions. The programme successfully strengthened awareness, documentation practices, and institutional commitment towards drug safety in AYUSH systems.
Lecture By Dravyaguna Vijanana Faculties for foreign delegates on Cultivation, Vrukshayuved and Basic Principles in Dravyguna. (11 February 2026)
MEDICINAL PLANT EXHIBITION – January 2026 for public awareness
Bharati vidyapeeth college of Ayurveda, department of Dravyaguna has organized a medicinal plants exhibition at Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital, Dhankawadi on 12 January and 13 January 2026, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Hon. Dr. Patangarav Kadam saheb and the birthday of secretary Hon’b Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam. The exhibition was inaugurated by the principal, Prof. Dr. Shailesh Deshpande. The general public, hospital visitors, patients, and students studying Ayurveda and other disciplines visited the exhibition. This exhibition was exhibited with dry specimens, plants, and charts sharing knowledge about Ayurvedic herbs.
MEDICINAL PLANT EXHIBITION - “Swayampak Gharaatil v Rojchya Vapratil Aushadhi Vanaspatinche Pradarshan” (January 2025) – for public awareness about medicinal plants.
Guest lectures frequently for undergraduates and post graduate students
Student engagement
Beej Sammelan (25 April-2025) for public awareness about the medicinal plants.
Student enrichment
Regional Ayurveda Research Institute(RARI)Visit, Pune
Ayurved day Celebration
