NATIONAL LEVEL PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Deciphering Gunas in Anukta Dravya
A Scientific Approach Through Quality Evaluation Parameters
DATES
9th October 2026
TIME
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
VENUE
Central Research Facility, KAHER’s Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi
FEE : ₹ 1000 + GST(18%) Limited to 30 Seats
About the Workshop
“Jagatyevam anoushadham”
Traditional medicine acknowledges that no substance on Earth is devoid of medicinal potential.
This national workshop bridges ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary analytical science to decode the Gunas (physicochemical and bio-actionable properties) through physicochemical, spectral and phytochemical matrix testing.
Key Objectives & Highlights
Bridge Assays with Gurvadi Gunas
Focus on Guru–Laghu, Snigdha–Ruksha and Sheeta–Ushna properties.
Expert Masterclasses
Guided by scholars in Phytochemistry and Drug Research.
Standardize In-Vitro Metrics
Translating classical Guna concepts into reproducible laboratory assays.
Practical Matrix & Case Studies
Hands-on Guna decoding demonstration.
Probable Outcomes
Standardized Protocols
Practical, actionable templates linking lab metrics directly to Gunas.
Enhanced Research Output
Actionable framework for PG & Ph.D. thesis topics on Anukta Dravya.
Interdisciplinary Competency
Defend traditional knowledge with data-driven evidence.
Materia Medica Expansion
Validate folk & tribal plants for official Pharmacopoeia inclusion.
Who Can Attend?
- Post-Graduate (M.D./M.S.) Scholars
- Ph.D. Scholars
- Faculty Members & Researchers
- Herbal / AYUSH R&D Scientists
Registration Details
₹ 1000 + GST(18%)
Capacity: Limited to 30 seats
Includes: Workshop kit, technical sessions, demo and hands-on training, breakfast, working lunch, high tea and certificate of participation.
Organizing Committee
Advisor
Dr. B. S. Prasad
Organizing Chairperson
Dr. Suhas Kumar Shetty
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Divya Khare
Joint Secretaries
Dr. M. B. Gundakalle, Dr. Veena B. Kupati, Dr. Ajit Lingayat
Organised by KAHER’s Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi — Central Research Facility (AYUSH Approved Drug Testing Laboratory for ASU Drugs)
Pre-conference workshop of the 11th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo, “Integrative Ayurveda for Global Health” — 10th–13th December 2026, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Supported by Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and Government of Odisha; organised by World Ayurveda Foundation, an initiative of Vijnana Bharati.