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Recently, the Ministry of Ayush unveiled the DRAVYA portal during 10th Ayurveda Day held at Goa.
DRAVYA – Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush (DRAVYA)
It is an innovative online knowledge repository.
Goal – To build the largest database of Ayush ingredients and products.
Developed by –Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Launched by –Ministry of Ayush
Key Features –
Centralized knowledge hub –DRAVYA consolidates information from classical Ayurvedic texts, contemporary scientific research, and field studies.
This helps standardize and scientifically validate Ayush knowledge.
Comprehensive database –The portal is designed to be an evolving, open-access database, with the first phase focused on cataloging 100 key medicinal substances.
Multifaceted information –It enables users to access detailed profiles for each substance, including its botanic, chemical, and pharmacological properties, along with its therapeutic uses, pharmacy, and safety information.
Advanced features –The portal offers an intuitive interface with multiple language options, AI readiness, and a modular design.
It also has advanced search filters for sorting by taste, potency, or effect.
QR code integration –To enabling standardized information display in medicinal plant gardens and drug repositories nationwide.
Target audience –It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators worldwide.
Future integration –DRAVYA is AI-ready and will eventually interlink with the Ayush Grid and other Ministry initiatives on medicinal substances and drug policy.
