DRAVYA Portal

News: The Dravya Portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances) is launched by the Ministry of AYUSH to catalogue comprehensive data on Ayurvedic medicinal substances and products. 

About DRAVYA Portal

• It is the largest collection of data on Ayurvedic Ingredients and Products made easily available to everyone.
• It is an ever growing, ever evolving database that covers classical Ayurveda textbooks as well as contemporary scientific literature and field studies.
• Dravya has a large searchable database of:
  • Herbs, metals, minerals, animal products, gemstones used in Ayurveda.
  • Classical Ayurvedic preparations from ancient texts.
  • Proprietary formulations / products from companies.
• Owned and managed by Kerala Ayurveda Private Limited.
• Digital Reference Library: It serves as a standardized knowledge base facilitating research, product development, and regulation based on scientific validation and traditional knowledge synergy.
• Features
  • The portal supports integrative healthcare by providing structured clinical pathways, such as combining Ayurvedic treatment with conventional oncology protocols.
  • The portal is integrated with national health campaigns and AI-driven wellness data initiatives to strengthen policy formulation and preventive healthcare strategies.
  • Multiple-language search support: names in over 20 Indian & international languages.
  • Advanced search filters: for example, filtering by taste, potency, effect (e.g., reducing Pitta), or by indication (disease / condition) etc.
  • Two versions: Essential (free) and Professional (paid / subscription). Professional version unlocks more features (detailed content, advanced filters, high-resolution images, dosage/contraindications etc.).