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29 October, 2025
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The DRAVYA portal has launched its first phase, aiming to catalogue information on 100 key medicinal substances used in Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems.
The DRAVYA portal, which stands for Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances, is a state-of-the-art platform aimed at consolidating vast information on Ayurvedic ingredients and medicinal products.
It is a dynamic and ever-evolving database that integrates classical Ayurveda texts and contemporary scientific research, providing an extensive collection of data on medicinal substances used in Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems. The portal is developed and managed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS).
Comprehensive Data Source:
The portal houses information from classical Ayurvedic texts as well as modern scientific literature and field studies.
It serves as an open-access database for both researchers and practitioners of Ayurveda.
Interlinking with Other Initiatives:
The DRAVYA portal is AI-ready and will eventually be interconnected with the Ayush Grid, as well as other government initiatives related to medicinal substances and drug policy.
QR Code Integration:
The portal features QR code integration, which enables standardized and easily accessible information to be displayed in medicinal plant gardens and drug repositories across the country.
Extensive Coverage:
Users can search for medicinal substances used across different Ayush systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy).
The portal provides detailed profiles on each substance, including:
Pharmacotherapeutics
Botany
Chemistry
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Safety Information
AI and Digital Integration:
The platform is designed to be AI-ready, meaning it is capable of adapting to future digital needs, ensuring a scalable and robust infrastructure for integrating new data and research findings.
The DRAVYA Portal represents a major milestone in digitizing and standardizing data related to Ayurvedic and medicinal substances. By consolidating information from both ancient texts and modern research, it supports not only traditional Ayurveda but also the broader AYUSH systems in promoting evidence-based practices.
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