The department of Dravyaguna Vijnana is one among the first Departments of Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, since its initiation in 1976. The strength of Ayurveda itself is in the treasure-trove of herbs used in treatment. The department believes in providing insights into the medicinal properties and identification of medicinal plants by training and mentoring UG students of the college, thereby equipping the future generation of Ayurveda physicians.. The department also deals with Teaching and Research about medicinal plants through research and development projects, awareness classes, seminars, workshops and publications. Propagating information about the herbs, promotion of conservation and cultivation of medicinal plants are core activities the department.