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  Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda
 
Department of Shalakya -
 
 
This department deals with the diseases of supraclavicular part of the body, which includes ENT, Ophthalmology and dentistry and also runs specialised clinics for the same. Leech application is being carried our in the patients of Stye, chalazion, blepheritis, etc. Significant studies have been carried out in the field of myopia, refractive errors, tinitus, migraine, chronic rhinitis, dental cavities, pyorrhea etc. An ophthalmic OT- Nimi Agara has been established for training the students in surgical procedures for Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterigium etc. Kriyakalpa- special occular therapeutic procedure is being done in the cases of refractive errors, chronic rhinitis, headache, hair falling, premature graying of hair etc. Nearly 57 M.D. & 6 Ph.D. theses have also been submitted through this department
   
 
Department of Kaumarbhritya -
 
This department deals with pediatrics in Ayurveda. It conducts researches in diseases of children like allergies, diarrhoeas, psychological problems like ADHD, mental retardation, memory problems, etc. It also conducts extension services in the form of camps organized at urban and rural areas for children and maternal welfare. More than 67 P.G. and 8 Ph. D. theses have been submitted through the department.
 
Department of Stree Roga & Prasuti Tantra -
 
This department deals with the gynecology and obstetrics in Ayurveda. Department has full-fledged maternity ward for conducting labor and associated proceedures. Department has done significant research in the management of antenatal and postnatal care, common gynecological problems and menopausal syndrome. More than 99 P.G. and 10 Ph. D. theses have been submitted through the department.
 
Experimental Research Laboratories
 
Pathology Laboratory -
 
Institute has a well-equipped pathology laboratory, which carries out the routine hematological and pathological investigations to support the diagnosis and researches. Laboratory is supported by qualified technical staff to carry out these tests. They also teach modern methodology of research to P.G. Students. Emphasis is also laid on independent pathological and bacteriological research.
 
Biochemistry Laboratory -
 
This laboratory has facility to carry out the routine biochemical tests pertaining to blood. This laboratory is supported by the qualified technical staff. Research is being carried out on enzymological aspects with regard to Ayurvedic drug composition.
 
Modern (Medical) Team -
  Dravyaguna Museum
This Institute has a team of modern medical doctors who carry out the clinical diagnostic procedures like ECG, spirometry etc. This team also conducts clinical teaching to the P.G. students and guides them in their researches when and wherever required. The team is associated in different research activities with regard to modern interpretation of Ayurvedic concepts and findings.

Pharmacology Laboratory -

The Laboratory was started as a full-fledged research laboratory in 1987. It is fairly well equipped and staffed with qualified persons. The animal house attached to the Laboratory fully meets the rats and mice requirement of the Institute.
  Dravyaguna Museum       
   

The main objective of establishing the Laboratory was to undertake pharmacological studies on drugs and formulations used in Ayurvedic therapeutics to provide pharmacological basis to their clinical applications and also to elucidate toxicological profile of selected preparations, mainly mineral and metal preparations.

Training and supervisions are provided for students registered for M.D. (Ayu), Ph.D., B.Pharm, M.Pharm and M.Sc. (Medicinal plants) in the University. It also offers consultancy in the field of drug research besides undertaking research projects on contract basis.

Dravyaguna Museum
   

At present the main areas of research are - adaptogenic, immunomodulation, hepatoprotective and spermatogenesis enhancement and aphrodisiac activities evaluation in single and compound Ayurvedic preparations. Studies are also carried out for evaluating anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-cataract, anti-diabetic, hypolipidaemic and psychoneuropharmacological activities.

Based on the data generated from the studies carried out in the Laboratory, more than 40 papers have been published in national and international scientific journals and also equal number of presentations have been made in different seminars and conferences. Since its inception more than 130 M.D. (Ayu) and 31 Ph.D., scholars have utilized the facilities of the laboratory to carry out experimental part of their studies.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory -

The Department of Modern Pharmacy was started as an associate department of the Modern team of the Central Institute of Research in Indigenous system (CIRISM) in 1957, afterwards it was renamed as Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory. The Laboratory is staffed with qualified and experienced staff members and has the facility for carrying out Research in the field of Standardization of Ayurvedic drugs and medicinal plants.

The main objective of this laboratory is to carry out Research and Scientific study in association with the department of Dravyaguna and Rasashastra. The Laboratory is upgraded with modern sophisticated instrumentation facilities.

Dravyaguna Museum
   

The Laboratory is engaged in manifold activities like teaching and practical training to M.D. Scholars, associated with various research activities of post graduate and Ph.D.. It is also imparting theoretical and practical training to Post Graduate and Graduate courses like M.Pharm.(Ayu.), B.Pharm.(Ayu.) & M.Sc (Medicinal Plants).

Analysis of samples received from Pharmacy Department of this University for evaluating their standards, planning and execution of independent research projects, consultancy in the field of Drug research, and acquisition and dissemination of information in the area of medicinal plants are the other activities of the laboratory.

The main area of research is in the field of standardization of single and compound Ayurvedic formulations. Based on the research work carried out in the Laboratory more than 60 papers have been published/presented in various National and International Journals/Conferences.

 
 
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